Under the supervision of the Chief Deputy, the employee performs law enforcement activities on behalf of the Sheriff's Office. The employee is assigned to a County School in order to be a positive presence, promote a safe school environment and intervene in situations that may become problematic. The employee will work effectively with students, parents, school personnel and community agencies to support teaching and learning in the school. The School Resource Officer will patrol school property to protect students, staff and visitors from physical harm and prevent loss to school property resulting from criminal activity. The employee may also perform patrol duties for other assigned areas, process civil and criminal papers in accordance with established procedures, and provides security for court proceedings, when available and not stationed within a school. The employee represents the Sheriff's Office in a positive manner.





ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: School Patrol. The employee performs patrol duties ensuring safety and lawfulness within the county school.

1. Walks through the school to ensure all exterior doors are closed and locked.
2. Makes themselves visible in halls during class change.
3. Monitors the hallways and checks restrooms and other problem areas.
4. Helps to monitor the gym during assemblies or PE.
5. Patrols the lunchroom during lunch periods.
6. Checks sports fields for unusual activity.
7. Enforces campus rules and regulations
   
   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: School Investigations. The employee performs the full range of investigatory duties, ensuring safety and compliance within the assigned school.

1. Performs preliminary investigation of school related offenses; evaluates circumstances and any applicable evidence present and determines the course of in-depth investigations.
2. Interviews students as needed.
3. Prepares comprehensive and accurate case report of investigation and ensures that case file is forwarded to the appropriate parties.
4. Directs dissemination of information to other agencies as needed.
5. Coordinates with DHR, Child Protect, Children's' Hospital, Schools and District Attorney to investigate child sexual abuse.
6. Communicates with school administration.
7. Issues Citations and makes arrest as necessary.
8. Testifies in court as called.
   
   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Deputy Security. The employee provides security to county events, legal transactions, and crime scenes.

1. Provides security for all public events within the County's jurisdiction including such events as ballgames, County fairs, elections, dignitary visits, etc.; assists with security logistics with other security specialist details such as Secret Service, Department of Public Safety, U.S. Customs, etc., as required.
2. Provides security as directed at major crime scenes, fatality wreck scenes, designated protected areas, hazardous materials and chemical spills, etc.; assists other law enforcement agencies as requested with scene security and crowd control.
3. Verifies identity of necessary personnel entering crime scene for investigation purposes as directed; provides security to prevent looting and vandalism in places of natural disaster such as tornado ravaged residential areas; assists EMA and FEMA officials as directed.
4. Provides security for intervention cases such as Department of Mental Health, Department of Human Resources, Board of Pardon and Parole, Crime Victims Compensation Commission, Juvenile Probation, Court Referral Officer, Court Substance Abuse Officer, etc., as directed.
5. Provides security as directed by the appropriate jurisdictional court for supervised child visitations and custody disputes.
6. Performs Court Security Officer requirements as directed; maintains security for Juvenile, Small Claims, District, Circuit and Probate Courts as well as special hearings and other court proceedings.
   
   

Performs other duties as assigned.







ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Civil and Criminal Process. The employee performs duties to ensure the lawful and efficient operation of the criminal and civil justice system.

1. Serves different types of court issued papers in accordance with established procedures; provides general information to person receiving papers as to their responsibility of response or action.
2. Documents service of court issued papers including date of service, place of service and person receiving process.
3. Presents and executes warrants of arrest for persons identified by appropriate issuing authority; ensures positive identity of arrestee as near as possible; provides all identification information necessary for incarceration to appropriate corrections staff or transfer agency.
4. Places persons arrested by warrant in custody and transports to the County jail; completes formal booking procedure as required; assists in application of bail within department regulations; assists in transfer to other jurisdictional agency.
5. Provides appropriate direction pertaining to applicable criminal laws to victims or persons involved when investigating complaints and offenses; advises on options and provides concise information on procedure for obtaining warrants from jurisdictional magistrate or court clerk; communicates with magistrate or court clerk by established departmental procedure, information ascertained during investigation to aid in the issuance of proper warrants.
6. Testifies in court.
7. Locates and transfers records for the court; ensures confidentiality of internal business records and criminal histories per departmental procedure.
8. Serves levies and executions, seizes property and possessions as directed; makes necessary arrangements for temporary holding of property pending court disposition; makes required written return to the issuing authority describing seizure and condition of property.
9. Executes evictions upon persons or property as directed; makes arrangements for necessary labor and transportation to accommodate physical removal of persons or property from described premises; makes
   
   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Other General Duties. The employee assists with parent conferences related to Safety Concerns, creates reports and may conduct presentations.

1. Assist with parent conferences via phone or in person.
2. Produces weekly reports for the Sheriff's Office and School.
3. Provides classroom or faculty presentations as needed.
4. Checks the office daily for messages from parents or others.
5. Performs other duties assigned by appropriate supervisory personnel.
   
   

1. Possession of a high school diploma or GED.3010
2. Possession of a valid Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Certificate
3. At least 3 years of work experience as an APOST certified Officer
4. Must be 21 years of age.
5. Ability to obtain a School Resource Officer Certification within one year.
6. Ability to obtain a valid Draeger operator certificate and Department of Public Health license within 6 months of employment.
7. Ability to obtain a valid Doppler Radar instrument operator certificate within 6 months of employment.
8. Possession of a current and valid Alabama driver's license.
9. Ability to complete required continuing education and firearms qualification on a yearly basis.
10. Ability to travel within the state in the performance of duty related work.
11. Emotional stability to work in highly stressful and dangerous situations.
12. Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends and during emergencies.
13. Ability to remain on-call 24/7.
14. Ability to pass a background check.