Deputy Sheriff - School Resource Officer

The School Resource Officer (SRO) will be responsible for diverting minor law infractions through school disciplinary measures and parent counseling, rather than involving the criminal court system. The SRO will develop classroom presentations on topics such as substance abuse, youth violence, motor vehicle laws, safe driving, and juvenile law. They will be available to faculty to address students in classrooms upon request.

The ideal candidate should be able to build trusting relationships with students through support, counseling, and confidence.

The responsibilities include:

Qualifications include:

• High school graduation.
• Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Two years of law enforcement experience recommended, with knowledge of patrol and law enforcement techniques.

The SRO, as a deputy sheriff, may be called upon to perform other duties or attend training outside of school assignments, as directed by the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, or Administrative Captain.