SCHOOL PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COORDINATOR

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Highway Patrol seeks a School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator to interview, fingerprint, and process applicants for school bus classifications. This role conducts both written and driving tests, issues temporary certification, collects fees, and coordinates with CHP Areas and allied agencies for driver monitoring.

In this in-office position, the selected candidate will work under the Administrative Sergeant, with duties spelled out in the Duty Statement and related class

Qualifications

• Experience interviewing and processing job applicants for safety-critical roles.
• Ability to conduct written and driving tests for license compliance.
• Experience issuing temporary certifications and managing paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Interview and fingerprint applicants for school bus classes.
• Conduct written and driving tests for driver certifications.
• Issue temporary certification for original and renewal drivers in School Bus, SPAB, Youth Bus, Farm Labor Vehicles, GPPV, VDDP.
• Collect fees, issue receipts, and process related paperwork.
• Review accident reports involving regulated drivers.
• Coordinate with CHP Areas and Allied Agencies for driver monitoring.

Skills

Interviewing

Fingerprinting

Applicant processing

Written and driving tests

Certification processing

Fee collection

Accident report review

Coordination with agencies

Job description

Job Posting:School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator

JC-533014 -

JC-533014 - School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator

$4,618.00 - $6,003.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/23/2026

Under the direction of the Administrative Sergeant, the School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator (SPTSC) will be responsible for interviewing, fingerprinting and processing applicants for all school bus classes. The SPTSC will conduct both written and driving tests, issue temporary certification for original and renewal drivers in each of the following categories: School Bus, School Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB), Youth Bus, Farm Labor Vehicles, General Passenger Para-transit Vehicle (GPPV) and Vehicles for Developmentally Disabled Persons (VDDP). The SPTSC will also collect fees, issue receipts, process all paperwork, review accident reports involving regulated drivers, and coordinate activities with other CHP Areas and Allied Agencies to provide proper driver monitoring.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SCHOOL PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COORDINATOR

School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator

Classification:

SCHOOL PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COORDINATOR $4,618.00 - $6,003.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The California Highway Patrol offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The CHP utilizes their own School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator certification list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator classification to be eligible to take the examination. To obtain certification list eligibility , please view the examination bulletin link below and follow all instructions. In addition to applying for the examination, applicants MUST submit an application to this Job Control to be considered for the position. https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4870

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Exceptional interpersonal skills, self-starter, ability to work with little or no supervision, attention to detail, excellent organization skills, and excellent attendance, punctuality and dependability.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Equal Opportunity & Access Section

[phone]

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.