Deputy Sheriff - School Resource Officer (Elementary)

Deputy Sheriff - School Resource Officer (Elementary)

Salary

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Location

Stafford County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

04081

Department

Sheriff

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Starting Salary

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Job Description

Deputy Sheriff - School Resource Officer (Elementary)

Prior law enforcement experience REQUIRED.

$29.36 per hour + 1:1 credit for years of Sworn Law Enforcement service

up to 10 years or 50%, whichever is greater.

Full salary range for this career is $61,078.788 - $112,021.10

Please click here to review automatic disqualifiers for this position.

These must be reviewed and acknowledged as part of the application process.

Must have completed or be able to complete School Resource Officer basic course

School Resource Officers (Elementary) are assigned to one or more County elementary schools to provide information to the students, parents and staff regarding law enforcement and the criminal justice system. SRO's maintain high visibility at the schools, attending student functions as well as teaching curriculum units and providing classroom presentations on varied topics.

Performs responsible protective service work in the Sheriff's Office involving a variety of general or support duty assignments and involving an element of personal danger; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a School Resource Officer Sergeant.

Examples of Duties

• Enforces laws; investigates criminal activity; maintains records and files; prepares reports; testifies in court;
• Patrols assigned school(s) and ensures a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors;
• Maintains situational awareness of visitors and activities at the school;
• Intervenes and appropriately responds to any threats toward teachers, students, and visitors;
• Conducts daily inspections of the school to ensure all physical security measures are in place and working appropriately;
• Works collaboratively with schools to resolve problems that threaten the safety of the schools;
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints for their assigned school(s);
• Makes arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints, testifying in court if necessary;
• Subdues resisting suspects using weapons, maneuvers and other approved self-defense methods;
• Participates in schools lockdown and other emergency preparedness drills;
• Performs a variety of crime prevention and youth outreach duties including participating in Sheriff's Office summer youth camps;
• Completes daily activity reports and other law enforcement reports and documentation as needed.
• Engages with students to help improve the relationship with students to increase the likelihood that students report criminal activity and help reduce delinquent behavior within schools and the community;
• Provides classroom presentations on crime prevention and fundamental concepts and structure of the law and other law enforcement topics;
• Coordinates and oversees youth programs;
• Coordinates security coverage for after school activities and events that produce large crowds;

Performs related tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings; some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriffs Office; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports; ability to deal courteously, firmly and tactfully with the public; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; possession of physical agility and endurance; skill in the use of firearms and the operation of a motor vehicle; possession of all necessary qualifications as required by the Code of Virginia, the Department of Criminal Justice Services, and the Stafford County Sheriffs Office.

Education and Experience

Must possess or obtain Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification (road/patrol)

Previous law enforcement experience (federal, state, local), in a sworn position, REQUIRED

High school diploma or high school equivalency (GED) required.

Driver's license valid in the state of Virginia

United States citizenship required

Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire

Must meet and maintain all Stafford County Sheriff's Office and State Criminal Justice System training and education requirements for position

Must have completed or be able to complete School Resource Officer basic course

This position is designated as essential and may be required to report to work during times when the local government/agencies are closed, is subject to call back and hold over to maintain minimum staffing 24/7.

The successful applicant must pass physical abilities testing, interview, polygraph examination, full background investigation to include a criminal history check, physical examination, psychological examination and drug and alcohol testing.

If you use an auto fill option to complete your application, please be sure to review all sections of your application prior to submitting to ensure your employment history and education information are accurate. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Special Requirements:

Stafford County Deputies are required to reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia and be in possession of a valid VA driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency.

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; and some work requiring the lifting or dragging, for short distances, of 165 pounds of weight occasionally; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and wearing a respirator. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Please click here for our full-time benefits.

Note: All employees are required to have direct deposit of their bi-weekly paychecks into one or more financial institution(s) of their choice. Information must be presented at time of hire.

Proper Identification must be shown at time of hire in order to complete the necessary paperwork for compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986.

01

Are you a United States Citizen? (Code of Virginia requirement)?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you previously applied to the Stafford County Sheriffs Office?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you 21 years of age or will reach 21 prior to academy graduation?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a high school diploma or high school equivalent diploma (GED)?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid drivers license within the state of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a veteran of the United States Military?

• Yes
• No

07

Since the age of 18, have you ever been convicted of a crime to include any traffic offenses? (A conviction will not necessarily disqualify you for employment. Rather, such factors as age and date of conviction, seriousness and nature of the crime, and rehabilitation will be considered). If yes, please explain.

08

Do you hold a current Virginia DCJS law enforcement certification (road patrol, not armed/unarmed security)?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you hold a Law Enforcement Certification from another state?

10

Are you currently under contract with another law enforcement agency?

• Yes
• No

11

How did you hear about this position?

• Sheriffs Office Website
• Stafford County Website
• Referral
• Job/Career Fair
• College Career Center
• Advertisement (i.e. Indeed)
• VEC
• Social Media (i.e. Facebook)
• Recruiter
• Family Friend
• Other

12

I have read and understand the automatic disqualifiers linked in the position description above and attest that the automatic disqualifiers do not apply to me?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor (State Law Requirement)? If yes, please provide a brief description including date/timeframe

14

I have read, understand and acknowledge the following reasons may cause me to fail the application process: Dishonesty- omitting or failing to disclose anything on paperwork or verbally will always cause a disqualification Attention to Detail- not fully completing paperwork or caring about personal appearance Not Meeting Obligations - arriving late or forgetting appointments Lack of Soft Skills - Unable to shake hands, make eye contact, or finish a sentences

• Yes
• No

15

Have you been convicted of a DUI within the past 5 years?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you been convicted of two or more DUI's?

• Yes
• No

17

Within the past 24 months have you been convicted of reckless driving, hit and run, or other serious traffic offense?

• Yes
• No

18

Have you had two or more driving violations within the past 12 months?

• Yes
• No

19

Have you used marijuana within the past 6 months?

• Yes
• No

20

Have you ever used Heroin/Opium (or derivatives), methadone, crack cocaine or PCP?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Stafford County

Address P.O. Box 339

Stafford, Virginia, 22555-0339

Phone (540) 658-5147

Website http://staffordcountyva.gov