In School Police Officers

THIS EMPLOYMENT POSTING IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR THE 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR.

Position Information

POSITION: DISTRICT POLICE OFFICER (RANGE 27M)

SITE/LOCATION: SCHOOL POLICE DEPARTMENT/DISTRICT OFFICE COMPLEX

DAYS: 261

HOURS: 8 HOURS/DAY (7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.)

SALARY: RANGE 30M ($111,817.62 - $136,247.22 ANNUALLY)

Attachments Required

Resume

P.O.S.T. Certificate

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

CPR/First Aid

Valid CA Driver's License

Under general supervision, the School Resource Officer is assigned to one or more school sites to protect life and property; responds to alarms and calls for assistance; performs a variety of investigative and protective duties to provide security services in assigned areas of the District; performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Education and Experience

A. Graduation from High School. College Degree preferred.

B. Supplemental coursework typically acquired through completion of applicable criminal justice courses in an accredited college, completion of a P.O.S.T. approved municipal law enforcement training academy required. Existing law requires United States citizenship.

Licenses and Other Requirements

A certificate stating freedom from Tuberculosis.

Successful completion of a field training program.

Basic P.O.S.T. Certificates required.

Possession of current First Aid Certification.

Possession of current CPR Certification.

A valid California Driver’s License and proof of insurability with the District.

Permit to Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW Permit) shall be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Is assigned to one or more sites for extended periods of time to assist school administrators in maintaining school regulations.

Patrols buildings and grounds on foot or in a radio equipped vehicle to provide protection against vandalism, burglary, arson, trespassing and theft.

Maintains radio communication with District security personnel and responds to dispatch calls for assistance promptly and professionally.

Conducts investigations of crimes against property and persons or criminal acts occurring on District property, including bus transportation and makes arrests as required by law.

Makes recommendations regarding security matters.

Prepares written reports to be submitted to prosecuting agencies and/or school administrators for possible suspension or expulsion.

Identifies the type of crime and collects, preserves and impounds evidence.

Attends court hearings or trials as required. Serves warrants and civil papers and makes arrests as required by law.

Prepares cases to obtain restitution for damage to or theft of District property.

Diffuses rumors of aggressive behavior on a daily basis.

Counsels students and advises parents.

Identifies confrontations on campus and gives classroom talks regarding youth and the law.

Establishes, maintains and/or supports standards of personal conduct and discipline in accordance with the current discipline policy approved by the Board of Education.

Assists and cooperates with administrators, school staff and other law enforcement agencies.

Follows all procedures consistent with district established policies, school police directives and school site administrative procedures.

Participates in programs related to law enforcement and safety education.

May assist in the preparation of the school site emergency procedure plan.

Knowledge Of

Law enforcement and security methods including investigative procedures and techniques.

Applicable federal, town, city, state, county and District rules, regulations and policies including laws of arrest, legal rights of citizens, court procedures and rules of evidence.

Applicable sections of the State Education, Government, Penal, Health and Safety Codes, and juvenile law.

Principles and practices of supervision and training.

Budget preparation and control.

Interviewing and interrogation techniques.

Crime, accident, emergency and traffic accident investigation techniques.

Patrol and surveillance techniques.

Crisis intervention techniques.

District organization, operations, policies and objectives.

Modern police methods, procedures and equipment.

Report writing and record-keeping techniques.

Traffic control techniques.

Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Ability To

Direct and schedule the operations and activities of the District security department.

Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.

Protect and preserve the personnel, property and students in a school district. Interpret, apply and enforce laws, rules and regulations.

Detain, interrogate suspects and interview complainants and witnesses.

Direct investigations, make arrests and detect and prevent criminal activity.

Work cooperatively with town, city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Recommend improvements in department operations and changes in policies and procedures.

Develop and implement effective police and security procedures and methods.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Sit and drive in a vehicle.

Prepare and deliver effective written and oral presentations.

Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive incident and statistical reports.

Plan, coordinate and supervise staff training programs.

Work independently with little direction.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Work confidentially with discretion.

Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

Physical Abilities

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Running, walking and standing for extended periods of time.

Seeing to read, compose written materials and monitor student activities.

Operating a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Pass a physical agility test. (Optional)

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