District Employees ONLY Campus Security Assistant - Desert Mirage High School

Coachella Valley Unified School District; Thermal (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Coachella Valley Unified School District invites applications for the District Employees ONLY Campus Security Assistant at Desert Mirage High School. This in-house vacancy is limited to current district employees.

The position offers full-time employment (182 days / 8 hours) with a pay range of $26.58–$41.22 per hour and requires high school diploma plus one year of security or law enforcement experience, plus valid CA driver license, First Aid/CPR, and Guard Card.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Experience: One (1) year security or law enforcement experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid California Driver License, Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate, Guard Card.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid for the purpose of providing emergency care.
• Assists public safety agencies, and school administrators for the purpose of carrying out their duties as it may relate to the school environment.
• Communicates with administrators and other staff for the purpose of providing assistance and information on security related issues.
• Informs and interacts with students, personnel and the general public as appropriate for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of laws, enforces procedures and consequences of their actions.
• Interacts with other public safety agencies for the purpose of communicating and/or receiving information regarding situations that may affect safety within the school environment.
• Investigates campus offenses and/or student related community incidents for the purpose of resolving conflicts and/or pursuing further action.
• Monitors student conduct during school activities (e.g. non-classroom activities, sports activities and special events, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety of students, personnel and property.
• Patrol's school facilities (e.g. grounds, streets, buildings, etc.) for the purpose of providing visibility to the school population and the general public; maintaining security, deterring crime and enforcing adherence to penal and education codes and campus rules.
• Prepares documentation and various reports including incident reports and petitions for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Responds to potential emergencies and emergency situations (e.g. alarm calls, for service, fights, bomb threat)

Skills

Security experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

District Employees ONLY Campus Security Assistant - Desert Mirage High School at Coachella Valley Unified School District

IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.

Application Deadline

11/2/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

10/23/2026

Contact

Diana Aguilar

7608481083

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$26.58 - $41.22 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

Classified Salary Schedule: $26.58 - $41.22 hourly (Step 36 A-J)

Length of Work Year

182 days / 8 hours

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Desert Mirage High School

About The Employer

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Job Summary

• General Description of Position Goals Under direction performs campus security and student control services at an assigned site and related public areas to protect students, personnel, facilities and grounds; performs other duties as assigned. B. Examples of Duties: 1. Administers first aid for the purpose of providing emergency care. 2. Assists public safety agencies, and school administrators for the purpose of carrying out their duties as it may relate to the school environment. 3. Communicates with administrators and other staff for the purpose of providing assistance and information on security related issues. 4. Informs and interacts with students, personnel and the general public as appropriate for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of laws, enforces procedures and consequences of their actions. 5. Interacts with other public safety agencies for the purpose of communicating and/or receiving information regarding situations that may affect safety within the school environment. 6. Investigates campus offenses and/or student related community incidents for the purpose of resolving conflicts and/or pursuing further action. 7. Monitors student conduct during school activities (e.g. non-classroom activities, sports activities and special events, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety of students, personnel and property. 8. Patrol's school facilities (e.g. grounds, streets, buildings, etc.) for the purpose of providing visibility to the school population and the general public; maintaining security, deterring crime and enforcing adherence to penal and education codes and campus rules. 9. Prepares documentation and various reports including incident reports and petitions for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. 10.Responds to potential emergencies and emergency situations (e.g. alarm calls, for service, fights, bomb threat)

Requirements / Qualifications

Job Requirements/Qualifications: 1. Education: High School Diploma or the equivalent 2. Experience: One (1) year security or law enforcement experience Licenses/Certification Requirements: - Valid California Class Driver License - Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate - Guard Card

• Other (Guard Card)
• Other (First Aid and CPR Certificate)
• Other (California Driver's License)
• Other (Certification (SB 1626 Certificate))

Comments and Other Information

Non-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP (FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE IX) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Coordinator Michael Tittnich at [phone]. The District’s 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at [phone].

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