Deputy Sheriff - School Protection Officer (SPO)

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Stafford County, VA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 03937

Department : Sheriff

Opening Date : 10 / 15 / 2025

Starting Salary : see job description

Job Description

Deputy Sheriff - School Protection Officer (SPO)

Must possess current Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification (Road / Patrol)

Please click to review automatic disqualifiers for this position

$26.31 per hour + 50% credit given for years of DCJS Law Enforcement service

Full salary range for this position $26.31 - $45.49 per hour

Performs responsible protective service work in the Sheriff's Office involving the protection of a school, protection of school staff, protection of students, and related work as required. This position does involve an element of personal danger. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Deputy Sergeant.

This is a part-time law enforcement position that is eligible for limited benefits package

Must be available to work the full hours of the school day during the school calendar year.

Examples of Duties

• Patrols assigned school 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 that all physical security measures are in place and working appropriately;
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints for their assigned school;
• Makes arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints;
• Subdues resisting suspects using weapons, maneuvers and other approved self-defense methods;
• Participates in school's lockdown and other emergency preparedness drills;
• Performs a variety of crime prevention duties;
• Performs related tasks as required;
• Completion of Daily Activity Reports

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of the geography of the County; knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriff's 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 surround hazards and circumstances; possession of physical agility and endurance; skill in the use of firearms and the operation of a motor vehicle; knowledge of the methods, practices and procedures for securing and protecting people from physical threats.

Education and Experience

Must possess current Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement certification

Graduation from high school or high school equivalency

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia

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

Required to be a United States citizen and at least 21 years of age at time of hire

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

Special Requirements

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 for our part-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

Do you hold a current Virginia DCJS law enforcement (Road / Patrol) certification? (if no you are not eligible to be hired for this position)

02

I have read and understand the automatic disqualifiers linked in the position description above?

03

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 sentence

04

Are you 21 years of age or will reach 21 prior to academy graduation? (see Sheriff's Office recruiting page for Academy dates)

05

Are you a United States citizen (VCIN Requirement)?

06

Have you previously applied with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office?

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

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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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.

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Do you have 2 years of certified Law Enforcement (road / patrol function) experience?

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Do you hold a current Virginia DCJS law enforcement certification (if no you are not eligible to be hired for this position)?

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Are you currently under contract with another law enforcement agency?

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Are you a veteran of the United States Military?

14

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 from 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.

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How did you hear about this position?

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If you were referred by an employee of the Sheriff's Office or Stafford County please provide the name of that individual :

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