FY 26-27 SECURITY ASSISTANT

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time Accrual

Health benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center in Los Angeles area seeks a Campus Security Assistant for its high school campus. The role involves guarding assigned areas, patrolling grounds, and enforcing campus rules to maintain a safe environment for students and staff.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, SB 1626 training (or able to obtain within 60 days), and current First Aid/CPR certification (or able to obtain within 60 days). Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• SB 1626 School Security Officer Training completion (or within 60 days).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or within 60 days).
• 1+ year experience with high school–aged students or security services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guard assigned area and protect property by patrolling.
• Inspect security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Monitor campus access and report unauthorized persons.
• Investigate and report incidents or emergencies.
• Prepare incident reports on crimes or offenses.
• Intervene with disruptive student behavior when needed.
• Possibly detain students when appropriate and manage traffic/parking.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Conflict de-escalation

Communication

Community liaison

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Two-way radios

Incident reporting

Job description

JOB TITLE: Campus Security Assistant (High School Campus)STATUS: Full-Time, Hourly, 195 Work Days per yearREPORTS TO: Site AdministratorPROGRAM: K-12ORGANIZATION OVERVIEWVaughn Next Century Learning Center (“Vaughn”), located in Pacoima, is a large urban public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Since the early 1970s, low student achievement had been a pattern. In 1993, tired of being helpless and hopeless, Vaughn became the first conversion charter school in the nation and was authorized by LAUSD. The charter was renewed most recently in 2018. Vaughn has over 25 years of experience as a successful independent charter school serving the district’s low-income students. This previously failing elementary public school is now a full-service, community-based, K-12th charter school that assures all students are college/career ready, digitally literate, and globally competent.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Campus Security Assistant is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and school property at a high school campus. This role involves patrolling assigned areas, monitoring campus access, and responding to incidents or emergencies in accordance with school policies and applicable laws. The Security Assistant enforces campus rules, supports student behavior management, and collaborates with school personnel, families, and law enforcement as needed. The position requires vigilance, sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and the physical ability to perform patrols, respond to emergencies, and protect oneself and others while fostering a positive and supportive school climate.RESPONSIBILITIESGuard an assigned area or areas and protect property by making prescribed roundsInspect and check security of doors, windows, and gates.Prevent entry or report presence on grounds or in buildings of unauthorized personsRemain alert for and report police activity, fire hazardsInvestigate/report unusual conditions and take immediate emergency action to reduce danger and prevent possible damage by notifying proper personsPrepare incident and other miscellaneous reports pertaining to crimes against school property and offenses against school personnel or students.May attend and participate in hearings and trials of students.May intervene with student behaviors that are disruptive to learning environments.May question suspects/unauthorized personnel and detain students when appropriate.May control the school traffic, parking and the safe movement of vehicles, issue warning notices, and check vehicles leaving the premises.Other duties as assignedPHYSICAL DEMANDSBe able to stand/walk around for prolonged periods of timeQUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent requiredCompletion of the SB 1626 School Security Officer Training (or ability to obtain within 60 days) requiredAt least 1 year of experience working with high school–aged students, security services, youth supervision, behavior management, or related fields requiredCurrent First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days) requiredPrior experience in a school environment preferredExperience in restorative practices, trauma-informed approaches, or student behavior support preferredBilingual (English/Spanish) preferredDESIRABLE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of campus/site protection, applicable Education and Penal Codes, and emergency procedures (lockdown, evacuation, crisis response)Knowledge of fire extinguisher types and proper useStrong interpersonal, communication, and conflict de-escalation skills; ability to build rapport with students while enforcing school expectationsAbility to operate two-way radios, write clear incident reports, and follow safety protocolsAbility to work professionally with students, staff, families, the public, and law enforcementPhysical ability to walk, stand, patrol, and protect oneself and others as needed; normal hearing requiredAbility to maintain composure, exercise sound judgment, and uphold confidentiality in emergencies.COMPENSATION/BENEFITS$26.00 – $30.00 per hourSick Time AccrualEligible for competitive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)100% employer covered life insurance100% employer covered long-term disability insuranceAccess to Vaughn Perks, an employee benefits hub with access to discounts and servicesADDITIONAL INFORMATIONUpon receiving an offer of employment:Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan) with the Department of Justice (DOJ)Must provide a Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) clearance within 60 days of employmentWill be assigned mandated state training to be completed prior to the first day of employmentVaughn Next Century Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law. Equal opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants in every aspect of personnel policy and practice. Vaughn does not discriminate against persons with disabilities who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question