The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is pleased to announce an opportunity to attend “School Security Officer Initial Certification Training.” This two day class is intended for school security officers who are in need of initial certification. The five DCJS school security officer modules will be presented and followed by the required DCJS testing.
School Security Officers currently employed by a Virginia Public School Division or by a private school within the Commonwealth and in need of initial certification.
· Role definition
· Requirements
· Responsibilities
· Problem solving resources
· Freedoms
· Search and seizure
· Due process
· FERPA
· Reporting school offenses
· Unattached youth
· Community risk factors
· Students and gangs
· Students with disabilities
Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for school security officers will be available.
Participants are responsible for their transportation, meals and lodging arrangements and expenses.
There is no cost to attend the training. Pre-registration is required.
Kim Simon, SRO/SSO Training and Program Coordinator804.997.1717Email Kim