Part Time As Needed School Police Officers

Job Summary Patrols District schools, offices, and other property; investigates crimes; and makes recommendations for the disposition of criminal and related matters involving the security of District facilities, personnel, students, or visitors.

Supervision 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 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.

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.

Responds to private residences and businesses for calls for service as it relates to district student, staff, etc. 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.

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.

Must participate in and successfully complete all in-service training requirements.

May accompany school or office personnel making cash bank deposits.

May appear in court as a witness.

May receive and respond to requests for assistance from students, District personnel and persons on District property.

Education / Training Current employment as a fulltime sworn peace officer with a P.certified California law enforcement agency. -OR- Prior employment within three years as a fulltime sworn peace officer with a P.certified California law enforcement agency. -OR- Graduation from a California P.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.S. high school diploma, GEDcertificate, 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.

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

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

Positions in this class work 12 hour rotating shifts on a 12 month basis. Benefits Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full‑time and part‑time employees.

Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.

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. 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.