October 19-20 session in Midlothian is full. CLICK TO ADD NAME TO WAIT LIST

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.    

Cost

There is no cost to attend this training, however pre-registration is required.  

Training Time & 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 & Meals

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

Registration

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.

September 22-23, 2020 in Ashburn, VA - CLICK TO REGISTER

October 19-20, 2020 in Midlothian, VA - SESSION FULL. ADD NAME TO WAIT LIST

• 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.