Class 3 Advanced School Resource Officer

The Cass 3 Advanced School Resource Officer is a swotn law enforcement officer, with arrest powers,
who works within Beaufort County School District's elementary schools. In this position, the Cass 3
Advanced School Resource Officer will receive specialized training on how to work with youth. This
position's work schedule will follow the same schedule as the administrative/teaching staff of the
Beaufort County School District.

General Qualifications

South Carolina Code 23-23-60 (B) sets the minimum standards for law enforcement certification in South Carolina. Applicants must meet the following qualifications for employment:

• US Citizen
• 21years of age minimum
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid S.C. driver's license (upon hiring)
• Registered S.C. voter (upon hiring)
• Resident of Beaufort County (upon hiring)
• Fluent in the oral and written communication of the English language
• Clean criminal record: No felony, serious misdemeanor or convictions of any crime of moral turpitude
• Good credit history
• Good driving record: no DUI or DUS convictions In the past five years
• Candidates who have been in the military must have received an Honorable Discharge
• Must successfully complete the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office physical agility course
• Must be able to complete training program to receive Advanced Class 3 certification, as well as training through the National Association of School Resource Officers

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.