Campus Security Officer I

Salary: $27.11 - $32.99 Hourly
Location : San Bernardino City Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Most positions work 8 hours/9 months
Job Number: 26-085
Department: Public Safety/Security/SPO/Environmental Safety
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:

To perform a wide variety of entry-level security services at District high schools, middle schools, and other sites to ensure the safety of persons and protect property of various kinds and to maintain order and enforce rules and regulations governing student contact.

SUPERVISION:

Receives supervision from a school police department supervisor and functional supervision from school administrators.

Technical supervision is provided by a Campus Security Officer II.

Exercises no supervision.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Patrols assigned portions of campus and/or parking lot before and during school hours.
• May be assigned to bike patrol.
• Operates a two-way radio and reports incidents.
• Responds to radio summons.
• Maintains a highly visible presence to deter crime and disorderly conduct.
• Identifies and controls the presence or non-students on campus.
• Attends extracurricular events such as dances, athletic events, drama productions and other events to maintain order and deter crime.
• Observes student behavior and cautions students on the verge of violating rules.
• Prevents unauthorized students from leaving school.
• Writes referrals to student offenders.
• Detains and escorts students to appropriate administrator.
• Observes and reports any damage to school property.
• Writes clear and concise reports of incidents.
• Opens and closes campus gates, lockers and classrooms as needed.
• Answers questions and directs visitors.
• Notifies supervisor and security officials of suspected illegal activity on campus property.
• Enforces school regulations including, but not limited to, smoking, truancy, tardiness and vandalism.
• Assists District security and police personnel and other police in investigation and apprehension of persons committing rule or law violations.
• Meets with supervisor and school personnel to discuss security matters.
• May operate battery-powered vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
• Physically restrains persons involved in crimes, fights or other acts of violence.
• Travels to sites where attendance is required, using personal transportation.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING: (These are the minimum experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for examination.)

Experience working with adolescents is desirable.

-AND-

High school graduation or the equivalent.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment):

An appropriate, valid California driver license. *

A current American Red Cross CPR certificate which includes infants, children, and adults or an acceptable equivalent must be obtained at time of appointment and provided by the District during employment in a position in this class.


Employees in this classification are responsible for renewing the documents listed to ensure their validity throughout employment in this classification.

Additional Information
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Only online applications are accepted via
Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.
APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.
RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).
ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 37. Most positions in this class work 8hours/9months.The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).
BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.


For complete details visit Employee Benefits
THE EXAMINATION:

• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100%
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.
• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.
• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.
• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.
Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district .
District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver's license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function.
Closing Date: September 1, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. PST
CLASSIFIED NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.


CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek, 8 hours per day.


SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek.
School Police Officers Differential compensation:
POST Intermediate Certification: 6% to base pay
POST Advanced Certification: 8% to base pay
Associate degree: 5% to base pay
Bachelor degree: 7% to base pay
Master degree: 9% increase to base pay
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