Salary: $103,849.29 - $126,227.43 AnnuallyLocation : 16350 Mojave Dr. 92395, CAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 25-030Department: Superintendent's OfficeDivision: SCHOOL POLICE DEPARTMENTOpening Date: 10/07/2024FLSA: ExemptBargaining Unit: MGTMax Number of Applicants: 30Job Summary & Examination Date OPEN & CONTINUOUS (UNTIL FILLED)POSITION: DISTRICT POLICE OFFICER (RANGE 27M)SITE/LOCATION: SCHOOL POLICE DEPARTMENT/DISTRICT OFFICE COMPLEXDAYS: 261HOURS: 8 HOURS/DAY (7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.)SALARY: RANGE 27M ($103,849.29 - $126,227.43 ANNUALLY)The following attachments are required:1. Resume2. P.O.S.T. Certificate3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation4. CPR/First Aid5. Valid CA Driver's License Under general supervision, the School Resource Officer is assigned to one or more school sites to protect life and property; responds to alarms and calls for assistance; performs a variety of investigative and protective duties to provide security services in assigned areas of the District; performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Required to ApplyMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The following attachments are required:1. Resume2. P.O.S.T. Certificate3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation4. CPR/First Aid5. Valid CA Driver's License EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:A. Graduation from High School. College Degree preferred.B. Supplemental coursework typically be acquired through completion of applicable criminal justice courses in an accredited college, completion of a P.O.S.T. approved municipal law enforcement training academy required. Existing law requires United States citizenship.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- A certificate stating freedom from Tuberculosis.
- Successful completion of a field training program.
- Basic P.O.S.T. Certificates required.
- Possession of current First Aid Certification.
- Possession of current CPR Certification.
- A valid California Driver's License and proof of insurability with the District.
- Permit to Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW Permit) shall be obtained within 12 months of employment.
Essential DutiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Incumbents in the classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
- Is assigned to one or more sites for extended periods of time to assist school administrators in maintaining school regulations.
- Patrols buildings and grounds on foot or in a radio equipped vehicle to provide protection against vandalism, burglary, arson, trespassing and theft.
- Maintains radio communication with District security personnel and responds to dispatch calls for assistance promptly and professionally.
- Conducts investigations of crimes against property and persons or criminal acts occurring on District property, including bus transportation and makes arrests as required by law.
- Makes recommendations regarding security matters.
- Prepares written reports to be submitted to prosecuting agencies and/or school administrators for possible suspension or expulsion.
- Identifies the type of crime and collects, preserves and impounds evidence.
- Attends court hearings or trials as required. Serves warrants and civil papers and makes arrests as required by law.
- Prepares cases to obtain restitution for damage to or theft of District property.
- Diffuses rumors of aggressive behavior on a daily basis.
- Counsels students and advises parents.
- Identifies confrontations on campus and gives classroom talks regarding youth and the law.
- Establishes, maintains and/or supports standards of personal conduct and discipline in accordance with the current discipline policy approved by the Board of Education.
- Assists and cooperates with administrators, school staff and other law enforcement agencies.
- Follows all procedures consistent with district established policies, school police directives and school site administrative procedures.
- Participates in programs related to law enforcement and safety education.
- May assist in the preparation of the school site emergency procedure plan.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities / Working ConditionsKNOWLEDGE OF:
- Law enforcement and security methods including investigative procedures and techniques.
- Applicable federal, town, city, state, county and District rules, regulations and policies including laws of arrest, legal rights of citizens, court procedures and rules of evidence.
- Applicable sections of the State Education, Government, Penal, Health and Safety Codes, and juvenile law.
- Principles and practices of supervision and training.
- Budget preparation and control.
- Interviewing and interrogation techniques
- Crime, accident, emergency and traffic accident investigation techniques.
- Patrol and surveillance techniques.
- Crisis intervention techniques.
- District organization, operations, policies and objectives
- Modern police methods, procedures and equipment.
- Report writing and record-keeping techniques.
- Traffic control techniques.
- Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
ABILITY TO:
- Direct and schedule the operations and activities of the District security department.
- Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
- Protect and preserve the personnel, property and students in a school district. Interpret, apply and enforce laws, rules and regulations.
- Detain, interrogate suspects and interview complainants and witnesses.
- Direct investigations, make arrests and detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Work cooperatively with town, city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Recommend improvements in department operations and changes in policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement effective police and security procedures and methods.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Sit and drive in a vehicle.
- Prepare and deliver effective written and oral presentations.
- Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive incident and statistical reports.
- Plan, coordinate and supervise staff training programs.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Work confidentially with discretion.
- Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
- Running, walking and standing for extended periods of time.
- Seeing to read, compose written materials and monitor student activities.
- Operating a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
- Lift or move up to 50 pounds.
- Pass a physical agility test. (Optional)
The District offers paid medical, dental, vision (for employee and dependents) up to $22,203.00 and $58,000 life insurance for management.