Campus Safety Assistant

Lemon Grove Academy - ELEMENTARY; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lemon Grove Academy - ELEMENTARY in Lemon Grove, California is seeking a Campus Safety Assistant to monitor the school campus, assist in enforcing district policies, and help maintain a safe learning environment for students in grades 6-8.

The role requires strong communication, conflict resolution, and record-keeping skills, plus the ability to collaborate with staff, parents, and law enforcement as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher education in a related field.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Passage of district pre-employment test.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the buildings and grounds to deter loitering and misconduct.
• Assist in resolving conflicts using restorative practices and mediation techniques.
• Escort students for disciplinary action as required.
• Prepare reports and maintain records related to responsibilities.
• Attend school meetings as appropriate.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Mediation

Communication

Record-keeping

Education

Associate’s Degree or two years of higher education in a related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Campus Safety Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5933467

Application Deadline: Oct 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location: Lemon Grove AcademyElementary

Schedule: 8:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday

CAMPUS SAFETY ASSISTANT

BASIC FUNCTION

Monitor the buildings and grounds of a school campus, adjacent areas, and/or facilities providing
educational classes for students in grades 6-8 to discourage loitering, bullying, and
inappropriate behavior; assist in ensuring student compliance with school and district policies
and regulations; assist in the maintenance of student control and ensure a safe campus.

JOB RELATIONSHIP:

Supervised by school administrator, work cooperatively with other certificated and classified
staff, students, parents, community agencies and businesses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Monitor building and grounds of a school campus including hallways, lunch and nutrition

areas, restrooms, bus loading/unloading areas, parking areas and athletic fields.

Discourage loitering, bullying, harassment, inappropriate behavior, property damage,

theft, injurious weapons and objects being brought to campus.

Deter consumption of alcohol, illegal drug use and other inappropriate conduct on

campus.

Assist students in resolving conflicts in a positive and constructive manner through use of

conflict resolution strategies and mediation techniques.

Escort students to designated locations on school campus for disciplinary action as

required.

Assist in maintenance of student control; report unusual/inappropriate activities to site

administration and follow up on assigned interventions and actions.

Establish a positive working relationship with administration, faculty, staff, parents,

community and law enforcement agencies and representatives.

Assist in supervising and maintaining order during student activities and school events.

Prepare reports and maintain records related to job responsibilities.

Attend school meetings (parent conferences, SSTs, IEPs, SARTs, etc.) or court hearing

and/or judicial meetings as appropriate.

Administer standard first aid and/or adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation when necessary

and make related reports in accordance with established guidelines.

Intervene appropriately in situations likely to result in disruption or injury and
appropriately restrain student actions which are disruptive or injurious as directed by
school administration.

Adjust schedule to accommodate assignment to a variety of student activities.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Methods of supervision and property protection.

Mediation services and conflict resolution techniques.

Anti-bullying techniques, school wide behavioral programs and systems

Community problems affecting schools.

Unsafe conditions on school campus.

Oral and written communication skills.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Record-keeping techniques.

Operation of a computer and related software applications.

District and school organization, operations, policies, procedures and objectives.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, respect and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

Operate standard office equipment including computer and related software applications.

Operate and maintain a two-way radio.

Utilize positive reinforcement and restorative practices

Communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, staff, administrators, and
parents.

Establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Complete training in conflict resolution, anti-bullying techniques, school wide behavioral
programs and systems and mediation services.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Work independently with little direction.

Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Understand and work within scope of authority.

Exercise confidentiality and discretion in working with students, staff and parents.

EDUCATION:

Associate’s Degree or units equivalent to two years of higher education in a related field

Successful experience in a leadership role with youth

Graduation from high school or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

One year of successful experience indicative of ability to work with groups of students
including ability to control behavior and activities of students in a variety of situations.

Security patrol experience desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Bilingual preferred.

Passage of district pre-employment test.

Valid First Aid Certificate which must be maintained for position.

Valid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certificate which must be maintained for position.

Post-offer physical examination and drug screen.

Fingerprint clearance from Department of Justice and FBI.

Current X-ray or tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter.

Current valid California driver’s license, automobile insurance, and availability of private
transportation (mileage expense reimbursement provided)

SPECIAL CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

All employees hired in job classification of Campus Safety Assistant MUST complete a
specialized training as mandated by Senate Bill 1626 and Education Code 38001.5. Incumbents
will be in paid status during the training and the training will be offered during the work year.
Completion of the training MUST be accomplished within the six month probationary period for
classified employees. Failure to complete the training will result in termination of employment
with the school district.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone, or by twoway radio.

Vision abilities to include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Walking and standing for extended periods of time.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office
equipment and two-way radio.

Move rapidly if safety situation requires it.

Kneel, bend at waist, stoop, reach overhead and above shoulders and horizontally to
retrieve, lift or physically intervene to stop inappropriate student behavior.

Traverse uneven surfaces such as stairs, pavement and athletic fields.

Lift or move up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENT:

Both indoor and outdoor areas.

Outdoor areas subject to adverse weather conditions.

Occasional to frequent aggressive and/or verbal behavior by students and others.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.21 to $24.74 Per Hour