CAMPUS SAFETY ASSISTANT

Salary: $20.12 - $24.44 Hourly
Location : CUSD District Office, 6225 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA
Job Type: Part Time, 10 Months
Job Number: 26-2710B
Department: School Site
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Position Details

This is an open recruitment to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacant positions for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

The eligibility list will also be used to fill any vacancies which may occur within a period of one year, or until the eligibility list is depleted.

Campus Safety Assistant positions work 204 days per year at a school site; typical positions are 4 hours per day.


The recruitment process will consist of a training and experience examination and a structured interview.
BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Principal, patrol and supervise campus activities to assure the safety and security of students, staff and visitors in non-classroom activities; enforce and assure student compliance with school and District rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Patrol and supervise campus, assuring students are safe, orderly, secure and within supervised areas; monitor lunch areas, walkways, restrooms, parking lots, grounds and adjacent streets and areas; assure safety and security of staff, campus property and the public.

Enforce and assure student compliance with school and District rules, regulations, policies and procedures; respond to complaints from students, teachers, parents and others; investigate, deter and report unusual, suspicious or criminal activities; prevent or break up student conflicts and fights.

Monitor student behavior and activity before and after school, and during passing periods, breaks and lunchtime; assure students arrive to class in a timely manner; assure students have proper permission slips outside of classrooms during instruction periods.

Confer with students, administrators, faculty, staff and others concerning student behavior and assigned activities; interview students, staff and others concerning incidents; report incidents involving students and the public to appropriate staff, faculty or administrator.

Escort and direct authorized visitors to desired destinations; provide general information and assistance; assure non-students on campus are authorized visitors; escort students to and from administrative offices as needed.

Monitor campus for illegal activity; investigate and report instances of graffiti and vandalism; provide information to and assist law enforcement agencies with legal matters involving students.

Provide general information, assistance and guidance to students; respond to student inquiries and concerns.

Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; respond to emergency situations as needed; administer basic first aid to students and staff as necessary.

Maintain routine records related to incidents and daily activities.

REQUIRED ABILITIES:
- Learn, interpret, apply and explain rules, policies and regulations.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.
- Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Observe health and safety regulations.
- Administer first aid and CPR.

Entrance Qualifications


Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Possession of valid First Aid and Child/Infant/Adult CPR certificates issued by a recognized agency (on-line certificates accepted). (Copies must be submitted along with the application materials.)

Selection Process/Additional Information


Candidates who meet the minimum requirements, as demonstrated in their application materials, will be required to successfully complete a competitive testing process to measure the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, which may consist of a written examination, a training and experience evaluation, a performance examination, and/or structured oral interviews. The candidates achieving the top three ranks of the appropriate eligibility list will be referred for a final selection interview. The Eligibility List resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no Eligibility List exists (Ed Code 45272).

Carlsbad Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Carlsbad Unified School District aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students
Pay Increases: New classified employees are typically placed on the first step of the assigned salary range. Step increases occur annually until Step 5 is reached, after which longevity steps are allocated in accordance with years of service.


Benefits: Employees working 4 hours per day or more will be provided an option of Anthem Blue Cross HMO or Kaiser health benefits, as well as Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision benefits; employee contribution amounts are shared with the District and vary depending on number of hours worked per day. (Employees may opt out of medical, dental and vision insurance but may require to provide proof of other health coverage.) The district also pays into a life insurance policy for all employees who work at least 4 hours per day. Additional options for life insurance and disability insurance are available.

Vacation: New employees earn vacation time on a basis of 1 day for each month in paid status, resulting in up to 12 days of vacation time per year, prorated based on months worked per year. Employees with years of longevity may earn up to 25 days of vacation time per year, prorated based on months worked per year.

Holidays: Employees are allocated up to 15 scheduled holidays and 2 floating holidays per year; holidays are prorated based on months worked per year.

Sick and Personal Necessity: Employees earn sick leave on a basis of 1 day for each month in paid status, resulting in up to 12 days of sick time per year. Employees may use up to 7 days of their sick leave balance each year for personal necessity purposes.

Retirement: Retirement: Employees working 4 or more hours per day and those already contributing to CalPERS will be automatically enrolled into CalPERS upon hire. The District's CalPERS formula is 2% at 55 for employees enrolled with CalPERS prior to 12/31/2012 and 2% at 62 for employees who have already or will enroll into CalPERS as of 01/01/2013 or afterward. Employees working less than 4 hours per day will be included in an alternative retirement plan based on the use of pretax contributions.

Please visit the Carlsbad Unified School District website to view details regarding salary schedules, employees benefits, an electronic copy of the LIUNA Classified Union Handbook, and an electronic copy of the Personnel Commission Rules.
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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire for this position. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. If the supplemental question is not applicable, please indicate N/A. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

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Please provide a written response of 100-300 words to each question below. You may use a paragraph and/or bullet format and your responses will NOT be measured on the basis of grammar, spelling or writing ability, but on the content provided.The information you provide will be evaluated by a panel of qualified, objective raters as a weighted test part, and will determine which applicants will be invited to a structured interview. Please note that your responses will NOT be attached to your application or resume during the evaluation process.Be sure to answer the questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. Your responses to these questions may also be assessed in subsequent examination parts, and any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from the examination process and a possible bar from future employment opportunities with the Carlsbad Unified School District.I understand the instructions provided above and hereby certify the accuracy of the information I am providing.

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I understand that failure to respond to the following questions may result in the rejection of my application and I will not proceed in the testing process. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the weighted test part. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.I understand the instructions provided above and hereby certify the accuracy of the information I am providing.

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Describe your experience supervising large groups of students. How did you ensure their safety and security?Be sure to include the name of the organization(s) you worked for while conducting these duties, along with your title and dates of employment. If the supplemental question is not applicable, please type N/A.
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Describe how you would resolve a conflict between students.
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For the purpose of the next four scenarios assume you are filling the role of Campus Safety Assistant at a secondary school in Carlsbad Unified School District. You will be asked to provide written responses detailing how you would respond to each of the scenarios. The responses you provide during this test part will be evaluated by a panel of qualified, objective raters as a weighted test part. You will not be evaluated on spelling, punctuation or writing format, but on the content of your responses. You may choose to respond in paragraph and/or bullet form.Hint: be as specific as possible in your responses, such as providing a step by step of how you would respond in each situation, including details describing the tone in voice and body language you would use. I understand the instructions above and hereby certify the accuracy of the information I am providing.

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SCENARIO AYou are patrolling a school campus during lunch one day as the only Campus Safety Assistant on site and you notice the smell of Marijuana coming from student restrooms. As you approach the area, you determine that the smell, and now smoke, is coming from a bathroom of the opposite sex. Describe how you would respond.
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SCENARIO BWhile you are patrolling campus before school one day a seventh grade student named Randy, who you do not know very well, approaches you and informs you that a student from the eighth grade class has a weapon and has challenged another eighth grade student to a fight after school. Randy does not know the name of the student who he claims has a weapon, but he provides a description of what the student is wearing. Describe how you would respond to the accusation.
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SCENARIO CThere is a group of students which are often in trouble on campus and every time you walk by they shout out profanities. The students don't directly call you the names but say it loud enough that you hear the names and sense they are directed to you. Would you address the situation? If so, what approach would you take?What steps would you take to effectively gain rapport with the group of students?
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SCENARIO DWorking on a school campus there are many locations that can be areas where students can congregate and misbehave. Describe how you would identify these areas or locations and what steps you would take as the only Campus Safety Assistant at the site to ensure sufficient monitoring in all areas of the site.
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Please be sure to answer the above questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. Your responses to these questions may be assessed in subsequent examination parts, and any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from the examination process and a possible bar from future employment opportunities with the Carlsbad Unified School District.
I have read and understand the instructions above and hereby certify the accuracy of the information I am providing.

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