Campus Security Officer

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District•Compton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a school administrator or designee, patrols school campus, parking areas, and adjacent areas to prevent unruly behavior and unsafe or illegal acts and to ensure the safety of students, staff, and property; enforces State laws and school and District rules and regulations. CURRENT OPENING : One 10 month/40 hours per week full-time position and one 10 months/22 hours per week part-time position. The tentative hours for the part-time position are from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Salary placement will be on Range 17 of the CSEA Salary Schedule. Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($22.38 per hour) of this salary range. APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION : This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full time, part time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for 12 months . Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.

Requirements

One year of experience working in the field of law enforcement or security.
Certification of completion of school security officer training course developed by the Bureau of Investigative Services of the Department of Consumer Affairs in consultation with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training in accordance with California Education Code Section 38001.5 (SB 1626).
Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license.
Evidence of adequate insurance for a motor vehicle that meets or exceeds the California legal liability insurance requirement and continues to maintain insurability.
First aid and CPR certificates are required within the first three months of employment (provided by the District).
Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of behavior modification strategies and techniques.
Knowledge of methods, procedures and practices of effective law enforcement and security.
Knowledge of appropriate student behavior.
Knowledge of safe monitoring methods and procedures.
Knowledge of traffic and crowd control techniques.
Knowledge of radio procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of laws and ordinances concerning search and seizure, theft, burglary, malicious mischief and trespassing.
Knowledge of safety hazards and practices.
Knowledge of record-keeping techniques.
Ability to perform effectively and assertively in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.
Ability to enforce campus rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to learn and apply applicable provisions of state and federal laws.
Ability to control groups.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to recognize illegal, unsafe and contraband substances or weapons.
Ability to write clear and concise reports.
Ability to remember details such as faces, license plate numbers, names and incidents.
Ability to administer emergency first aid and CPR.
Ability to operate a two-way radio.
Ability to safely operate a vehicle, observing legal driving practices.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
Ability to perform duties involving running and climbing.
Ability to perform duties involving prolonged exposure to weather conditions and walking and riding in an automobile.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to complete Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention (NCPI) training.

Responsibilities

Patrols and monitors school campus, parking areas, and adjacent areas for unsafe conditions, hazards, illegal acts, suspicious activities, unauthorized persons, or other safety-related conditions or activities.
Maintains safety and security of school campus grounds and protects students, staff, and property.
Enforces State laws and school and District rules and regulations relating to smoking, truancy, tardiness, vandalism, parking, and other violations.
Counsels students, visitors, and District personnel on District rules and regulations and appropriate behavior.
Communicates with District personnel and law, fire and safety personnel/agencies to receive and exchange information related to security, vandalism, crimes, investigations and/or safety issues.
Contacts District Police Officers or law enforcement in emergency situations, to make arrests, or as appropriate.
Observes and checks students or visitors who appear to be loitering and are out of class and determines appropriate action.
Prepares written reports pertaining to campus security and assigned duties including, but not limited to, reports related to incidents, accidents, vandalism, theft, etc.
Responds to and investigates instances involving assault, fighting, battery, illegal substance use and other illegal acts occurring on District property and apply appropriate interventions.
Checks and secures alarms, doors, rooms, buildings and equipment; reports hazardous or unusual conditions or malfunctions observed.
Provides security and crowd control for extra-curricular school activities.
Directs and controls traffic on and around school campus as required.
Assists District Police Officers and law enforcement personnel in apprehending and detaining individuals as needed.
Responds to safety-related calls and provides assistance as needed.
Responds to emergency situations and provides assistance as needed; assists injured or ill persons.
Operates security equipment, such as a motorized cart and a two-way radio.
Maintains a variety of records and files.
May administer emergency first aid.
May appear in court as a witness.
Performs related duties as assigned.