Campus Security Officer

Substitute Campus Security Officer

The current recruitment process is primarily focused on hiring substitute Campus Security Officers (temporary / as-needed basis paid at $22.18 / hour). Permanent opportunities may also become available at a later time and will include salary increases. Positions are typically 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday, for 11 months per year.

Under direct supervision, provide for the safety of students, staff, and personal property at an assigned District location; enforce State laws and school and District rules and regulations.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or recognized equivalent and one (1) year of professional experience in the field of law enforcement or security. Additional requirements include a valid California Driver License and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required. Valid First Aid / AED Certificate and CPR Certificate are required. Completion of SB390 training and certification in accordance with Education Code 38001.5 (Senate Bill No. 390) is required. Experience working with students in a school setting is highly desirable.

Representative duties include guarding campus entry points to maintain security of buildings, grounds and facilities; observing students during passing periods to ensure timely return to class; patrolling campus perimeter, lunch areas, hallways, walkways, classrooms, restrooms, and parking lots to maintain general order and campus security; enforcing school and District rules, regulations, and policies for the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and property; providing information and directions to visitors; writing a variety of descriptive reports and maintaining logs in order to document incidents and day-to-day activities; surveying school campus and district property to inspect for vandalism, illegal entry, theft, or fire; controlling crowds at campus events including but not limited to dances, musical performances, theater productions, athletic events, and testing sessions; directing vehicle traffic on campus or at special events; interviewing students and witnesses in order to determine facts; assisting police and fire personnel by providing documents and information; and performing related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of applicable federal, State, City, County and District laws, rules and regulations; principles and practices of investigation; documentation techniques and procedures; principles of law enforcement; security methods and procedures; crowd control and vehicle control procedures; record-keeping practices; and correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary are required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, customer focus, environmental exposure tolerance, fact finding, handling conflict, informing, listening, relationship building, and safety focus are core competencies.

Supervision is received from a certificated site administrator. No supervision is exercised over other staff. This classification is exposed to indoor and outdoor environments with varying noise levels and weather conditions, and direct exposure to combative or hostile individuals or groups. Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti-social illegal and violent behavior, contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment. For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following : Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and / or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure / process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service. If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed in rank order on the eligibility list. Final selection will be made from the top three available ranks only. When a promotional and open eligibility list is established, the promotional list will be used first. Eligibility lists are usually established for one calendar year.