School Police Officer

School Police Officer

Patrols District schools, offices, and other property; apprehends suspects; investigates crimes; and makes recommendations for the disposition of criminal and related matters involving the security of District facilities, personnel, students, or visitors. Receives general supervision from a School Police Sergeant or higher authority within the chain of command. May act in the absence of a School Police Sergeant as required.

Essential Job Functions

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

• As part of the School Police Department's community oriented policing responsibilities, routinely participates in school activities and provides related classroom instruction to staff and students.
• Provides information to parent groups, neighborhood associations or to other related groups on pertinent school safety issues.
• Patrols District facilities and school campuses before, during and after regular business and school hours by vehicle and on foot to enforce regulations, prevent criminal activity and enforce criminal law. Guards against and inspects for vandalism, illegal entry, theft and fire.
• Answers and responds to alarms and radio calls.
• Responds to private residences and businesses for calls for service as it relates to district student, staff, etc. for criminal and non-criminal matters.
• Reports hazardous or unusual conditions or malfunctions observed.
• Enforces the California Vehicle Code as it relates primarily to District and/or school site safety.
• In coordination with Student Services and school attendance officials, routinely provides law enforcement support to the District's truancy prevention efforts.
• Provides guidance to students, visitors and District personnel on proper and lawful campus facility or behavior.
• Provides police services and crowd control for meetings, events and additional school activities as requested or needed.
• Aids local law enforcement agencies in investigation and apprehension of students or personnel involved in violations in close proximity to District sites.
• Provides written reports on arrests or incidents.
• Maintains high visibility on District sites to prevent crime and disturbances.
• As it relates to District business, apprehends and arrests violators in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies.
• Contacts and coordinates with local law enforcement officials.
• Escorts or removes unauthorized persons from school or office premises.
• Identifies, observes and questions persons on or near school premises when the reason for their presence or intentions are unknown.
• Takes criminal reports and submits reports for criminal prosecution.
• Conducts routine investigations of incidents.
• Works cooperatively with other District security personnel.
• Must participate in and successfully complete all in-service training requirements.
• May administer emergency first aid and C.P.R. as a first responder.
• May accompany school or office personnel making cash bank deposits.
• May detain and escort students to proper administration.
• May appear in court as a witness.
• May transport students as determined by school officials.
• May receive and respond to requests for assistance from students, District personnel and persons on District property.
• May dispatch security personnel as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Current employment as a fulltime sworn peace officer with a P.O.S.T.-certified California law enforcement agency. -OR- Prior employment within three years as a fulltime sworn peace officer with a P.O.S.T.-certified California law enforcement agency. -OR- Graduation from a California P.O.S.T.-approved basic training academy within three years prior to the closing date of the current School Police Officer recruitment bulletin. -OR- A valid waiver letter granted by California P.O.S.T. waiving the required completion of a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course. -AND- Have a U.S. high school diploma, GED certificate, or high school equivalency certificate, or a two-year, four-Year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved college/university.

Licenses/Certificates/Registrations* (At time of appointment and during employment): An appropriate, valid California driver's license. A current American Red Cross First Aid Certificate or an acceptable equivalent. A current American Red Cross CPR certificate or an acceptable equivalent.

Experience: Experience working in school/campus security, law enforcement, or work involving extensive public contact is desirable.