SERGEANT

Salary : $102,619.80 - $130,288.08 Annually
Location : Montebello, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-09-SG-RS
Department: Pupil and Community Services
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 4:00 PM Pacific


Description
**THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO PERMANENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES**

POSITON INFORMATION:
This is a Promotional recruitment to create an eligibility list for one (1) current vacancy. Only permanent employees of the Montebello Unified School District may qualify for this assignment, assuming they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Successful candidates are expected to work (8) hours/day, five (5) days/week, and twelve (12) months a year.


Duration of eligibility list:

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list that will remain valid for six months from the date of approval by the Personnel Commission.
GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction from the Captain or others in the chain of command, supervises, advises, and instructs sworn and non-sworn personnel and participates in law enforcement, security and protection of students, personnel, equipment and property of the District; provides assistance to district officials, staff, students, parents, citizens and other agencies as appropriate; investigates crimes, accidents, vandalism, and detains persons suspected of criminal behavior; performs more technical and diverse law enforcement assignments; and, as assigned, performs related duties.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

A Sergeant differs from Lieutenant in that the former supervises school-resource-officer patrols, crime-prevention, or training functions of the School Police Department. The latter oversees and manages the activities of an assigned watch within the School Police Department involving the supervision of Sergeants, officers, and other staff.

Duties
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Supervises, trains, assigns, and evaluates the work of assigned staff engaged in providing police and safety services for the District.
2. Supervises and participates in all normal shift duties as assigned, including enforcement of school district policies, enforcement of local and State laws, issuing citations, making arrests, administering first aid and transporting offenders.
3. Supervises crime scene investigations and ensures collection, preservation, and proper handling of physical evidence, and property.
4. Leads or conducts criminal investigations and makes arrests within the District.
5. Investigates accidents and injuries and responds to citizen complaints and inquiries.
6. Plans and supervises the activities of officers assigned to field patrol and specialized operations and assumes initial command in field operations and advises the Captain.
7. Reviews reports made by subordinates for accuracy, sufficiency, legality, clarity, completeness ; and recommends changes.
8. Conducts briefing sessions, disseminates information regarding department policies, procedures, and safe work practices and ensures compliance.
9. Provides input and assistance in the resolution of problems.
10. Motivates assigned staff in their activities and in working together effectively.
11. Informs management of events affecting areas of responsibility, including personnel problems, complaints and other occurrences having an impact on the department and the District.
12. Serves as secondary liaison with administrative agencies and the court system and local law enforcement agencies in matters concerning the school district.
13. May conduct special or confidential investigations requiring advanced operational skills.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

1. Criminal law with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.
2. California Penal and Vehicle Codes and City and County ordinances.
3. Pertinent school district, Education Code, Government Code, and other local ordinances and State laws.
4. Principles and practices of modern law enforcement including patrol, investigations, and special operational functions.
5. Law enforcement methods and procedures related to patrol, traffic control, and investigations and identification techniques.
6. Principles of good interpersonal and public relations.

Ability to:

1. Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action in stressful and emergency situations.
2. Collect and analyze information.
3. Apply and interpret laws, regulations, and rules as well as departmental policy and procedures.
4. Deal effectively with juveniles and maintain good relations with school personnel, sworn and non-sworn personnel and the public.
5. Effectively supervise, schedule, and train subordinates, maintain discipline, promote harmony and maintain high morale.
6. Assume responsibility and exercise independent judgment in selecting an appropriate course of action from among various alternatives.
7. Gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate and use facts and evidence.
8. Maintain work effectiveness with frequent changes in workload and priority of assignment or dealing with emergency situations.
9. Operate two-way radio and communications equipment and enunciate clearly when broadcasting.
10. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
11. Work effectively without close supervision.

Education, Training, and Experience :

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; or an associate's degree preferably in police science, criminal law, police supervision, police administration, or juvenile psychology and delinquency prevention. Graduation from a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy, with completion of Modules I, II, and III (in accordance with 11 California Code of Regulations section 1005). Four years of full-time experience as a peace officer with a California law enforcement agency certified to participate in the Peace Officer Standards and Training Program with verification. The ability to speak in a designated second language is desirable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements :

1. A valid California driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
2. All appointees must be citizens of the United States or permanent resident aliens who are eligible and have applied for citizenship.
3. Possession of an intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate, or its equivalent, is required subject to verification.
4. Successful completion of a P.O.S.T. approved course in police supervision will be required after appointment unless a comparable course has been completed within the previous three (3) years.
5. Qualify periodically with a revolver or a semi-automatic pistol.
6. Subject to rotation in assigned work shift.
7. Appointment is subject to fingerprinting, a review of conviction records, and a background investigation, including a medical examination and psychological evaluation, pursuant to Government Code sections 1029-1031.
8. Certification of completion of a specialized course of instruction for the training of school police officers, as defined in Penal Code section 830.32, to meet the unique safety needs of a school environment developed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training in accordance with Penal Code section 832.3(g).
9. A valid First Aid and CPR certificate issued by a provider whose course complies with the standards adopted by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, pursuant to Civil Code section 1714..2(a).

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

1. Employees in this classification drive a vehicle, have direct contact with the public, students and District staff, stand, climb stairs and ramps, walking or standing for extended periods of time; use fingers repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, see small details, use a computer and a telephone and other police specific equipment.
2. Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.

Examination Information

Examination Information :
After the evaluation of minimum qualifications, examination parts for this recruitment may include, but are not limited to the following: scored supplemental questionnaire, written exam, performance exam, oral appraisal interview, physical ability test, oral presentation, project assignment, etc.
The Personnel Commission reserves the right to change, alter, cancel, add or modify examination parts, as well as weights and dates.
The District offers eligible employees and their dependents medical insurance coverage with benefits as determined by the MUSD Health and Welfare Benefit Committee.


Vision care, Life insurance and EASE (Employee Assistance Services for Education) benefits are provided at no cost to all bargaining unit employees whose regular assignment is less than 4 hours.

Employees eligible for health and welfare benefits shall be allowed to supplement the District's health and welfare contribution to provide full coverage for all health and welfare benefits.

Questions regarding the definition of "eligible employee" should be directed to the Payroll & Benefits Department who can review your particular employment status and advise accordingly of your eligibility for benefits.

Please click for more information or visit the MUSD Benefits website:
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Advisement to Candidates Regarding False Statements The overall purpose of the pre-employment background investigation is to verify that your application and any statements you have made to the District concerning your qualifications are true. The California courts have held that an employer has a legal duty to know the persons whom it employs. In some cases, California law may mandate a background investigation before employment, while in other cases it is merely a case of public policy or prudence before placing someone in a position of public trust. For police officers, a pre-employment background investigation is required under Government Code section 1031.1.Both State and Federal courts have also held that there is an absolute necessity for public employees to be truthful. You must understand that a lack of truthfulness or deception of any type on your part will automatically and irrevocably result in your application being rejected from further consideration.For some people, there may be one or more incidents or occurrences in their background which they regret or over which they may feel some embarrassment. The District will not make inquiries into areas of an applicant's background that have no legitimate bearing on his or her qualifications for the job. You should understand that the mere presence of so-called "negative" information in your background is not automatically disqualifying. For example, an applicant may have engaged in petty thievery as a child, used illegal drugs, been fired from a job, or been convicted of a crime as an adult. While these things in and of themselves may not automatically remove that person from consideration for a job, lying about them will.A pre-employment background investigation is not intended to be an intimidating experience or an unwarranted invasion into your privacy. Your background investigator will contact persons who know you, including present and/or former employers, and will examine official documents and records concerning you to assure that you have been honest in your application and to fulfill the legal mandates imposed by the courts and legislature. The more forthright you have been, the greater the likelihood that your background can be completed in a timely and successful manner.CERTIFICATIONI understand that any false statement and/or deliberate misrepresentations, whether by omission or commission, will result in my application being automatically and irrevocably rejected from further consideration. I certify that I have read the above statement and understand its contents. Please Type your full name below.
02


This recruitment is only open to current employees of Montebello Unified School District who meet the minimum qualifications for the classification.Are you a current employee for Montebello Unified School District?

• Yes
• No

03


Have you ever been terminated for cause or terminated during probationary period from previous law enforcement or criminal justice agencies?

• Yes
• No

04


If answered yes, state when, where, and provide an explanation. If no, please type "N/A".
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Supplemental Questionnaire Begins Now INSTRUCTIONS: The supplemental application requires you to describe your training and experience that qualify you for this position. You are to provide explicit, but concise statements in response to each question. It is your responsibility to assure that information you deem important to your candidacy is included in your responses. Your responses to the following supplemental questions will be part of the recruitment and selection process. Answer the questions truthfully and accurately. Your responses to these questions will be further evaluated in subsequent examination parts, and any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from the examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with Montebello Unified School District. Resumes or referral to a resume in lieu of a response on an application is not acceptable. Applicants submitting illegible or incomplete applications will be disqualified from consideration. The job-related supplemental questions are intended to differentiate among candidates' relevant training and experience. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to advance in the recruitment. Make sure to scan all required documents when applying (in the attachment section of the job application process).Please type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood this message.
06


Do you have a high school diploma, G.E.D., or higher education? You must SCAN and ATTACH your high school diploma/official school transcripts or G.E.D. certificate, along with proof of any higher education (if applicable) to your online application profile. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment.

• Yes
• No

07


A sergeant is required to have a valid California driver's license. Do you currently possess a valid California driver's license? You must SCAN and ATTACH a copy of your driver's license to your online application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment.

• Yes
• No

08


A sergeant is required to have current valid automobile insurance. Do you possess current valid automobile insurance? You must SCAN and ATTACH a copy of your automobile insurance to your online application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment.

• Yes
• No

09


A sergeant must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship. Are you a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who has applied for United States citizenship?You must SCAN and ATTACH proof of citizenship or proof of your permanent resident alien status and application for citizenship to your online application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment.

• Yes
• No

10


This classification requires an active P.O.S.T. certification, with completion of Modules I, II and III (in accordance with 11 CCR § 1005). Do you meet the P.O.S.T requirements stated above?If yes, please SCAN and ATTACH a copy of your active P.O.S.T. Certifications to your online application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment.

• Yes
• No

11


This classification requires certification of completion of a specialized course of instruction for the training of school police officers, as defined in Penal Code section 830.32, to meet the unique safety needs of a school environment developed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training in accordance with Penal Code section 832.3(g).If yes, please SCAN and ATTACH a copy of Certification to your online application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment.

• Yes
• No

12


This classification requires a valid First Aid and CPR certificate issued by a provider whose course complies with the standards adopted by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, pursuant to Civil Code section 1714..2(a). Do you possess current valid First Aid and CPR certificate ? You must SCAN and ATTACH a copy of your First Aid and CPR certificate to your online application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment.

• Yes
• No

13


A sergeant specializes in law enforcement methods and procedures related to patrol, traffic control, and investigations and identification techniques. Which one of the following statements best describes your relative experience?

• I have limited or no background in this activity.
• I have done parts of this under others' direction.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively.

14


A sergeant collects and analyzes information regarding arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies.Which one of the following statements best describes your relative experience?

• I have limited or no background in this activity.
• I have done parts of this under others' direction.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively.

15


A sergeant analyzes situations and adopts effective courses of action in stressful and emergency situations. Which one of the following statements best describes your relative experience?

• I have limited or no background in this activity.
• I have done parts of this under others' direction.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively.

16


A sergeant applies and interprets laws, regulations, and rules as well as departmental policy and procedures. Which one of the following statements best describes your relative experience?

• I have limited or no background in this activity.
• I have done parts of this under others' direction.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively.

17


A sergeant deals effectively with juveniles and maintains good relations with school personnel, sworn and non-sworn personnel and the public. Which one of the following statements best describes your relative experience?

• I have limited or no background in this activity.
• I have done parts of this under others' direction.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively.

18


A sergeant effectively supervises, schedules, and trains subordinates, maintains discipline, promote harmony and maintains high morale. Which one of the following statements best describes your relative experience?

• I have limited or no background in this activity.
• I have done parts of this under others' direction.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively.

19


A sergeant gathers, assembles, analyzes, evaluates and uses facts and evidence. Which one of the following statements best describes your relative experience?

• I have limited or no background in this activity.
• I have done parts of this under others' direction.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively.

20


A sergeant maintains work effectiveness with frequent changes in workload and priority of assignments or dealing with emergency situations. Which one of the following statements best describes your relative experience?

• I have limited or no background in this activity.
• I have done parts of this under others' direction.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively.

21


A sergeant operates two-way radio and communications equipment and enunciates clearly when broadcasting. Which one of the following statements best describes your relative experience?

• I have limited or no background in this activity.
• I have done parts of this under others' direction.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively.

22


A sergeant communicates effectively both orally and in writing. Which one of the following statements best describes your relative experience?

• I have limited or no background in this activity.
• I have done parts of this under others' direction.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively.

23


A sergeant works effectively without close supervision. Which one of the following statements best describes your relative experience?

• I have limited or no background in this activity.
• I have done parts of this under others' direction.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively.

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Please describe your four years (4) of full-time experience as a peace officer with a California law enforcement agency certified to participate in the Peace Officer Standards and Training Program with verification. Make sure to include the name(s) of your supervisor(s) at the time and contact information. If you do not have such related experience, please type "N/A".
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Appointment into this position is subject to fingerprinting, a review of conviction records, and a background investigation, including a medical examination and psychological evaluation, pursuant to Government Code Sections 1029-1031.Do you consent to the conditions stated above?

• Yes
• No

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Did you attach all the required documents to your application? This includes proof of:1. P.O.S.T Certification2. Proof of citizenship or permanent resident alien status and application for United Stated citizenship3. A valid driver license4. Proof of auto insurance and5. First Aid and CPR certificate. Failure to attach any of the required documents will result in an automatic disqualification.

• Yes
• No

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I affirm with my name below that my responses to the above questions on the attached pages are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsified information, or failure to attach any required document and responses with my Montebello Unified School District Application, will be cause for disqualification.
Required Question