School Resource Officer in Police Department, City of West Columbia
Enforces all Federal, State, and local laws to ensure safety and maintain order. Identifies potential problems, responds to various criminal activity and conducts investigations dealing with school related incidents. Serves as a role model, counselor, mentor and instructor while building a rapport with the students, staff and community to promote a positive and safe learning environment.
Instructs and conveys a variety of information, resources and referrals. Gathers, evaluates, corroborates, analyzes and disseminates criminal intelligence in cooperation with appropriate law enforcement agencies. Coordinates with school officials to implement effective emergency response plans while utilizing the most advanced techniques to ensure a positive outcome with school related incidents.
Recognizes and distinguishes the proper plan of action to facilitate the most positive outcome for all parties involved in school settings. Organizes, schedules, and plans law enforcement services for extracurricular events on and off school campuses.
Must possess a valid SC driver’s license; must possess Class I Law Enforcement Certification from the SC Criminal Justice Academy; must possess School Resource Officer Certification from the SC Criminal Justice Academy.
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of law enforcement experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Must possess a valid SC driver’s license.
Application is available online at https://www.westcolumbiasc.gov/employment/ and at the Customer Service Counter in the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. Completed applications may be submitted to Assistant Chief Bruce Wade, West Columbia Police Department, P. O. Box 4044, West Columbia, SC 29171-4044.