Description

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 three DCJS school security officer modules will be presented and followed by the required DCJS testing.

Who should attend?

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.

Topics to be addressed

·         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

Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for school security officers will be available.    

Training Time and Details

• Check in for training will begin 30 minutes prior to start time.
• Start times vary depending on location. See individual session dates below for exact time.

Travel, Lodging and Meals

Participants are responsible for their transportation, meals and lodging arrangements and expenses.

Cost and Registration

There is no cost to attend the training. Pre-registration is required. 

• Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.

COVID Notices

Participants will be required to complete a Participant Screening and Waiver prior to attending the training. This will be emailed to registrants before the training and will also be available to complete at check-in on the day of the training.

PLEASE NOTE: DCJS is preparing and planning to continue holding training sessions and conferences after a resumption of normal activities. Every effort will be made to hold this scheduled training, however, due to the uncertainty of the progression of the COVID-19, this training may require rescheduling. You will be notified by email if this training is rescheduled. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding