School Resource Officer

Salary : $53,261.52 - $61,266.40 Annually Location : Lexington County, SC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 26-00004 Bureau: Operations Opening Date: 12/19/2025 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Equal Opportunity Employer: The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Job Purpose Provides comprehensive law enforcement services to all people involved in school based activities both on and off campus through effective enforcement of laws and statutes relating to public safety and welfare. Promotes a safe learning environment for students, staff and parents by embodying a positive role model and mentoring growth. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnforces 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. Works overtime as necessary, including overtime in other duty areas, as well as the detention center. Performs other similar duties as required. Job Specifications and Qualifications Education/Experience: High School diploma or equivalent, with 2 years of law enforcement experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Licensing and Certifications: Valid South Carolina Driver's License; Class I Law Enforcement Certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy; and School Resource Officer Certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (have or ability to achieve within 1 year of hire). Qualifications for School Resource Officer: Must be 21 years old, or within 3 months of turning 21 years old to apply. Must be a United States citizen. Must be a South Carolina resident, or will move to SC upon hire. Certified Class 1-LE from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Working Conditions / Physical RequirementsExerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically require, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, fingering ,standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Positions in this class may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Lexington County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, retirement, holiday pay, vacation leave, sick leave, flexible spending accounts, wellness incentive health reimbursement account, deferred compensation, and more. To learn more details, visit our website's Salary for already certified Detention and Law Enforcement Deputy applicants Starting Salary: $51,808 - $54,782 Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer working less than three years. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly. Three Years of Service Salary: $53,283 - $55,273 Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer working three years. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly. Six Years of Service Salary: $54,782 - $56,772 Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer working six years. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly. Salary for uncertified Detention and Law Enforcement Deputy applicants Starting Salary: $49,795 - $53,772 Applies to the brand-new detention or law enforcement applicant. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly. Applicants may be eligible for additional incentives, depending on education and Spanish fluency. Call our HR Division office at 803-785-2407 to learn more. Health Insurance The County of Lexington provides medical insurance for its employees through a county funded Employee Health Care Plan. There are multiple coverages available for the employee to choose from, depending on his/her personal coverage needs. Actual rate within the range is determined on which coverage plan is chosen and how many children are being covered. The following semi-monthly rates apply: Employee Only $35.00 - $88.50 Employee and Child(ren) $62.00 - $257.50 Employee and Spouse $135.50 - $242.00 Employee and Family 162.00 - $410.50 Employee Wellness Center The County of Lexington provides a Wellness Center for its employees and their dependents who are covered under county health insurance. The staff of the Health and Wellness Center is licensed to diagnose, treat and prescribe for a wide variety of common illness and injuries at no cost to the employee and their covered dependents, when participating in the Gold or Silver Health Insurance Plan. There is a small co-pay if employees choose the Bronze Health Insurance Plan. Check out Marathon Health at Dental Insurance The County of Lexington provides dental insurance for its employees through the county's plan. There are two coverage plans from which the employee can choose, depending on his/her personal coverage needs. Actual rate within the range is determined on which coverage plan is chosen and how many children are being covered. The following semi-monthly rates apply: Employee Only $3.11 - $3.58 Employee and Child(ren) $8.52 - $31.98 Employee and Spouse $9.28 - $10.67 Employee and Family $14.69 - $35.57 Vision Insurance The County of Lexington provides vision insurance for its employees through the county's plan. Basic coverage is provided at a minimal cost to the employee. Employees who wish to cover members of their family may do so through payroll deductions. The following semi-monthly rates apply: Employee Only $3.75 Employee and Child(ren) $7.75 Employee and Spouse $7.60 Employee and Family $11.80 Life Insurance The County of Lexington provides life insurance for its employees. Basic coverage is provided at no cost to the employee, with a benefit amount at 1.5 times the employee's basic annual earnings, up to $50,000. Additional coverage on the employee or his or her dependents is available and can be paid for through payroll deduction. Retirement All full-time employees of the county participate in the South Carolina Retirement System or the South Carolina Police Officer's Retirement System. Deferred Compensation Employees are eligible to participate in the South Carolina Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan, 401K or 457. The amount deposited is determined by the employee and participation is optional. This is a tax-deferred savings program and is handled automatically by payroll deduction. Overtime Employees who are eligible for overtime are paid overtime at the rate of 1.5 times his or her regular rate of pay for time worked. Overtime will be calculated at any hours worked over 86 in a two week pay period for non-exempt, sworn personnel. Holiday Pay The County of Lexington observes 13 paid holidays each year. When 86-hour law enforcement and detention deputies work on of these holidays, they are paid for twice the number of hours worked on the holiday. Annual Leave and Sick Leave Annual leave is accrued at the rate of 10 days per year for employees with less than five years of service with the county; 15 days for 5-10 years of service; and 20 days for 10 or more years of service. Sick leave is accrued at 12 days per year. Collateral Duty Pay Employees receive collateral duty pay, in the form of quarterly-paid supplements, for serving in specialized assignments over and above their regular, paid assigned job duties. Extra Duty Opportunities Law enforcement officers (patrol deputies and other class 1 certified officers) have the opportunity to sign-up for extra-duty jobs to earn extra income working for secondary employers. Most extra-duty jobs pay $50/hour, with a 3-hour minimum. Education Incentive Pay Employees receive educational incentive pay for completing degrees in pre-approved courses of study at approved accredited institutions. College Tuition Discount Employees may be eligible for law enforcement tuition discounts at various institutions. The employee needs to check with the college or university to inquire if they have a tuition discount available to law enforcement. Montgomery G.I. Bill Veterans may qualify to use their G.I. Bill education benefits while working and receiving on-the-job training at the Sheriff's Department. Gym Membership Gym memberships are available to all employees at a highly discounted rate to the employee, made possible through the efforts of the Lexington County Sheriff's Foundation. South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers' Association Membership The department pays for membership in the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers' Association for all law enforcement and detention deputies. Membership in SCLEOA entitles the member to a list of member benefits. For more information, see SCLEOA's website at South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Membership Certified personnel receive an Individual Membership to the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association. For more information, see South Carolina Sheriffs' Association website at Work Schedules Patrol deputies and detention deputies work the following schedule: 12-hour shifts - 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. Patrol Deputies: Two days on, two days off; three days on, two days off; two days on, three days off; (this cycle then repeats). Detention deputies work a permanent shift (days or nights). Patrol deputies rotate between dayshift and nightshift every 28 days. Vehicles At the discretion of the Sheriff, employees in designated positions are authorized to be assigned a department vehicle on a 24/7 week basis. Take-home vehicles are only available to personnel living in Lexington County or living in one of the adjacent/bordering counties of Aiken, Calhoun, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland or Saluda. Equipment Department personnel receive the equipment (uniforms, firearms, etc.) necessary for the position for which they are hired. 01 Are you at least 21 years-of-age, or will be within 3 months? Yes No 02 Are you a United States citizen? Yes No 03 Are you a resident of South Carolina, or will you become a resident of South Carolina upon hire? Yes No 04 Do you currently have South Carolina Class 1 Law Enforcement certification? Yes No 05 If you are certified in South Carolina through the Criminal Justice Academy, please list your Academy ID number. 06 Are you a certified law enforcement officer in another state? Yes No 07 Do you have military police experience, supported by a DD-214? Yes No 08 Have you served 3 years or more in any military branch? Yes No 09 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed? High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Professional degree Doctorate degree 10 Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts? Yes No 11 What state were you born in? If you were born outside the United States, please indicate the country. 12 Do you speak Spanish fluently? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04