FY 25-26 SECURITY ASSISTANT

JOB TITLE: Campus Security Assistant (High School Campus)

STATUS: Full-Time, Hourly, 195 Work Days per year

REPORTS TO: Site Administrator

PROGRAM: K-12

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Vaughn 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 OVERVIEW

The 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guard an assigned area or areas and protect property by making prescribed rounds
• Inspect and check security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Prevent entry or report presence on grounds or in buildings of unauthorized persons
• Remain alert for and report police activity, fire hazards
• Investigate/report unusual conditions and take immediate emergency action to reduce danger and prevent possible damage by notifying proper persons
• Prepare 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 assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Be able to stand/walk around for prolonged periods of time

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Completion of the SB 1626 School Security Officer Training (or ability to obtain within 60 days) required
• At least 1 year of experience working with high school-aged students, security services, youth supervision, behavior management, or related fields required
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days) required
• Prior experience in a school environment preferred
• Experience in restorative practices, trauma-informed approaches, or student behavior support preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

DESIRABLE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of campus/site protection, applicable Education and Penal Codes, and emergency procedures (lockdown, evacuation, crisis response)
• Knowledge of fire extinguisher types and proper use
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict de-escalation skills; ability to build rapport with students while enforcing school expectations
• Ability to operate two-way radios, write clear incident reports, and follow safety protocols
• Ability to work professionally with students, staff, families, the public, and law enforcement
• Physical ability to walk, stand, patrol, and protect oneself and others as needed; normal hearing required
• Ability to maintain composure, exercise sound judgment, and uphold confidentiality in emergencies.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

• $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
• Sick Time Accrual
• Eligible for competitive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 100% employer covered life insurance
• 100% employer covered long-term disability insurance
• Access to Vaughn Perks, an employee benefits hub with access to discounts and services

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Upon 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 employment
• Will be assigned mandated state training to be completed prior to the first day of employment

Vaughn 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