School Security Officer (SSO) Point of Contact (POC) Updates and Policies Review

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Description:

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to offer two opportunities to attend “School Security Officer (SSO) Point of Contact (POC) Updates and Policies Review.”  
Each 90-minute webinar will provide school division SSO Point of Contact (POC) personnel with important updates to DCJS staff and policies, as well as a review of current regulations, processes, and forms. Topics will include:  
•    Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety (VCSCS)/DCJS staffing and organizational update
•    SharePoint access
•    Maintenance of division rosters
•    Review/updates of certification and recertification policies and regulations
•    Training requirements (DCJS and division-led)
•    Review of current forms and guidelines for their use
•    Q and A
Please join us for this interactive review of the essential knowledge needed to comply with the Code of Virginia and ensure the safety of our schools.

Who Should Attend:

All school division POCs are encouraged to attend. School superintendents and division safety managers/directors are welcome to attend. (A separate webinar for SSO Instructors is in development.)

Partial In-Service Credit:

Partial In-Service Credit (PIC) will not be available.

Training Time and Details:

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - Training begins at 9:30 am and ends at 11:00 am. 
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Training begins at 2:00 pm and ends at 3:30 pm.

Cost and Registration:

There is no registration fee to attend this 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 coordinator to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Denied registrants will be notified via the email address provided during registration.