POSITION TITLE: School Safety Officer, Special Investigative Unit (SIU)
POSITION GOAL: To provide a safe and supportive learning environment by serving as a resource for students, parents, staff and the community.
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: The School Safety Officer, Special Investigative Unit (SIU) shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below: • Support the Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Division by providing Broward County School District with on-site professional safety and security and law enforcement services, to include serving on various committees or participation in working groups as requested. • Perform all functions of a sworn law enforcement officer in compliance with F.S 943.10 and F.S. 1006.12. • Protect and secure the school site and its occupants to include school activities that occur on or off campus before or after normally scheduled hours. • Participate in Behavioral Threat Assessments. • Enhance student knowledge of the law enforcement function and of the fundamental concept and structure of law. • Promote positive interaction and enhance relations between students and law enforcement. • Provide assistance and support for crime victims identified within the school setting. • Present educational programs concerning crime prevention and the rights, obligations and responsibilities of students as citizens. • Provide approved instructional activities to students in areas of instruction within the SSO’s experience, education and training. • Provide assistance related to the Florida School Safety Risk Assessment Tool. • Serve as a liaison to law enforcement agencies and community agencies that have a mutual interest and concern for the safety and security of the District for the area in which they are assigned and directed by the immediate supervisor. • Provide guidance to staff or others as directed, to effectively conduct investigations in coordination with the immediate supervisor. • Assist with the development or enhancement of District procedures related to safety and security and make recommendations for revisions to procedures, as appropriate. • Conduct criminal and administrative investigations as directed by the immediate supervisor and prepare detailed case documentation including written reports which are clear, concise, thorough and completed under strict timelines. • Prepare strong documentation and written reports which are clear, concise, thorough and completed under strict timelines. • Conduct analysis of safety and security incidents to assist with the determination of security needs and/or programs for a location; report findings with recommendations for implementation; make oral presentations, and conduct training to District personnel. • Review investigative reports and take appropriate action to address issues. • Assist other law enforcement agencies, Child Protective Investigations Section (CPIS), Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) with School District related investigations.
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