Douglas County

Deputy - School Resource Officer

Castle Rock, CO, US

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago

LeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

School Resource Officers (SROs) are responsible for protecting life, property, and public safety while ensuring a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Primary duties include, but are not limited to: Provide a highly visible law enforcement presence on assigned school campuses to deter crime and promote safety.
Respond to criminal incidents, emergencies, medical calls, behavioral crises, and other calls for service occurring on or near school campuses.

In partnership with the Douglas County School District and our charter and private school partners, School Resource Officers serve in a rewarding, high-visibility environment where they protect, mentor, educate, and build meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families at elementary, middle, and high schools.
Maintain effective relationships with colleagues and the community
Build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community partners through daily engagement and mentorship.
Gather, preserve, and document evidence while securing crime scenes in accordance with agency policies and legal standards.

Deputy Sheriffs are required to supply their own duty handgun and limited personal equipment (undershirts, duty boots, flashlight) prior to being sworn in.
Required Equipment: Deputy Sheriffs are required to supply their own duty handgun and limited personal equipment (undershirts, duty boots, flashlight) prior to being sworn in.

$82,148 (Tier 1)
$116,645 (Tier 6)
1 year of credit per year as a certified peace officer with another law enforcement agency ½ year of credit per year as a non-certified Deputy Sheriff and/or Military Police
We offer a tiered salary structure based on relevant law enforcement and/or military police experience:

Deliver classroom presentations and educational programs on topics such as personal safety, drug awareness, internet safety, traffic safety, and responsible decision-making.
Collaborate with school administrators, mental health professionals, juvenile justice partners, and families to identify and address student safety concerns.
Promote a safe and orderly educational environment through proactive problem-solving, conflict resolution, and relationship-based policing.

We are actively seeking lateral applicants who are Colorado POST certified law enforcement officers with School Resource Officer experience and hold a Basic NASRO certification.
This is an opportunity to serve in a specialized assignment dedicated to protecting schools, mentoring youth, building strong community partnerships, and making a lasting impact on the lives of students throughout Douglas County.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is committed to public safety, strong community partnerships, and the well-being of its employees.
We continuously invest in advanced training, professional development, and modern equipment to ensure our deputies are prepared to provide the highest level of service to our community.

This listing is sourced directly from Douglas County's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.