DISTRICT SAFETY

Rowland Unified School District; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowland Unified School District in California is seeking a District Safety Officer who will patrol campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas to protect students, staff, and property. The role requires collaboration with site administration to maintain a safe and orderly school environment, respond to alarms, conduct investigations, and coordinate with local authorities when needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of law enforcement or school-safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in law enforcement, security, or school setting in a security or supervising role preferred.
• CA POST training certificate may substitute for one year of required experience; must be dated within last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Patrols campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas to observe and protect students and staff.
• Responds to alarms, secures facilities, conducts investigations, and coordinates with police if needed.
• Maintains records and reports related to safety incidents and security concerns.

Skills

Public safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION

There is currently one (1) full-time position available, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week (M-F), twelve (12) months per year. The tentative works hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. An eligibility list will be established to fill current vacancies, hire substitutes, and fill future vacancies for the next 6 months.

Please Note: All incumbents must be free of any record of conviction for any felony, narcotics, or moral offenses, as defined in the Education Code and Penal Code of California.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under direction of the Assistant Superintendent - Administrative Services or designee, patrols campus buildings, District work sites, grounds, parking areas and related areas to observe students and non-students to provide for the safety of students, personnel, property and equipment on District property; ensures facilities are properly secured and determines if unauthorized persons are on such premises; responds to alarms and observes site to determine if there are intruders; conducts investigations; calls city police/sheriff if assistance is needed in handling intruders and unauthorized visitors; makes emergency maintenance repairs; and completes a variety of records and reports.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The class of District Safety is distinguished from the class of District Patrol in that the latter serves to reduce the number of thefts, vandalism, unauthorized usage and helps to ensure the protection of students, staff, and District property while primarily working nights and weekends with minimal supervisory contact and limited backup. District Safety personnel work days and nights establishing positive relationships with students, staff, and the community while monitoring and observing students and non-students to provide for the safety of students, staff, and District property. District Safety personnel work closely with site administration in order to ensure a safe and orderly school environment.

EDUCATION

Graduation from high school or equivalency is required, and must be supplemented by training or coursework in public safety, security, patrol methods, and procedures.

EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience in law enforcement, security, or experience working with students in a school setting in a security or supervising capacity is required. A certificate of completion from a California Basic P.O.S.T. Training Academy can be substituted for one year of the required experience. The certificate of completion must be dated within the last three years. Additional security training and/or experience with middle school or high school students is desirable.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT APPLICATION

• High School Diploma or highest completed diploma (AA/BA/MA);
• P.O.S.T. Training Academy Certificate (obtained within the last 3 years) is required if being substituted for one year of the required experience;
• A valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate; and
• A Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSE/OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

A current SB 1626 Training Certificate in accordance with 832.2 of California Penal Code, compliant with California Education Code Section 38001.5, must be completed within three months of hire at the employee's expense.

A valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and a Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.

Possession of a valid, Class C, California Driver license and a good driving record is required prior to and during employment.

All licenses and certificates listed above are required at the time of appointment. All licenses and certificates must be maintained and remain current during the course of employment.

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION

• Written Exam
• Structured Interview/Technical Project

LOCATIONS TO OBTAIN YOUR FIRST AID / CPR CARDS

This position requires a a valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and a Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate. Please be sure you select the correct option or sign up for both courses.

NATIONAL CPR FOUNDATION

http://www.nationalcprfoundation.com/

AMERICAN RED CROSS

http://www.redcross.org/ux/take-a-class

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/CPRAndECC/CPR_UCM_001118_SubHomePage.jsp

PROOF OF EDUCATION

If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following:

https://www.ctc.ca.gov/aspiring-educators/transcripts/foreign-transcript-eval/

RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.

ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT

New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired.

Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.

APPOINTMENT

Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.

In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.

PROCESSING FEE

New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.

VETERANS CREDIT

For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire.

Please Note: All incumbents must be free of any record of conviction for any felony, narcotics, or moral offenses, as defined in the Education Code and Penal Code of California.