Commander, D.A.R.E. Division - EBRSO Minimum Qualifications1. Sworn EBRSO DeputyMust be a commissioned peace officer in good standing with EBRSO.Must maintain current Louisiana POST certification.Must meet all EBRSO requirements for promotion or appointment to the rank of Captain or the rank designated by the Sheriff for command of the division. 2. Law Enforcement ExperienceMinimum 8–10 years of progressively responsible law-enforcement experience.Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience.Experience working with schools, juveniles, parents, educators, and community organizations is highly desirable. 3. D.A.R.E. CertificationMust possess current D.A.R.E. Officer Certification or obtain the certification within a specified period following appointment.Preferably have 3–5 years of experience as a D.A.R.E. Officer.Experience as a D.A.R.E. instructor/trainer is strongly preferred. 4. School-Based Law Enforcement ExperienceCompletion of Louisiana POST-approved School Resource Officer (SRO) training is strongly recommended.Advanced SRO training should be preferred.Louisiana requires an SRO to be a POST-certified peace officer and trained through an accredited SRO program or a Louisiana POST-certified SRO program. 5. Command and Supervisory ExperienceDemonstrated ability to supervise personnel and manage a specialized law-enforcement program.Experience with personnel evaluations, discipline, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, grants, policy development, and performance management.Ability to develop and implement strategic objectives for the D.A.R.E. Division. 6. Community EngagementDemonstrated experience developing partnerships with:East Baton Rouge Parish School SystemSchool administrators and principalsTeachers and counselorsParents and familiesYouth organizationsFaith-based organizationsCommunity organizationsOther law-enforcement agencies 7. Program ManagementAbility to manage the delivery of D.A.R.E. programming throughout the parish.Knowledge of evidence-based substance-abuse prevention and youth-development strategies.Ability to evaluate program effectiveness using measurable outcomes.Ability to coordinate D.A.R.E. officer assignments and school coverage. 8. Professional StandingMust maintain a satisfactory personnel record.No sustained serious disciplinary action that would adversely affect the ability to serve in a command position.Must demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, professionalism, and effective interpersonal skills.Preferred Executive-Level QualificationsFor an EBRSO Captain serving as D.A.R.E. Commander, I would add:10+ years of law-enforcement experience5+ years of supervisory/command experienceCurrent D.A.R.E. certificationAdvanced SRO certificationExperience managing a specialized division or unitExperience supervising multiple personnelAdditional Relevant Experience and SkillsExperience developing and administering a departmental budgetGrant-writing and grant-management experienceExperience developing partnerships with school districtsExperience presenting to elected officials, school boards, civic organizations, and community groupsExperience developing youth violence-prevention and intervention programsStrong public-speaking and media-relations skillsEmployees under consideration must have met or exceeded the requirements needed to satisfy the directives listed in the job announcement. Employees also must have met or exceeded the requirements listed as potential qualifiers for the position. Employees must understand that a request for transfer will not guarantee the transfer, it is merely an "ask for consideration".
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