School Police Officer

About the role

Patrols District schools, offices, and other property; apprehends suspects; investigates crimes; and makes recommendations for the disposition of criminal and related matters involving the security of District facilities, personnel, students, or visitors.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives general supervision from a School Police Sergeant or higher authority within the chain of command. May act in the absence of a School Police Sergeant as required.
• Routinely participates in school activities and provides related classroom instruction to staff and students.
• Provides information to parent groups, neighborhood associations or to other related groups on pertinent school safety issues.
• Patrols District facilities and school campuses before, during and after regular business and school hours by vehicle and on foot to enforce regulations, prevent criminal activity and enforce criminal law.
• Guards against and inspects for vandalism, illegal entry, theft and fire.
• Answers and responds to alarms and radio calls.
• Responds to private residences and businesses for calls for service as it relates to district student, staff, etc. for criminal and non-criminal matters.
• Reports hazardous or unusual conditions or malfunctions observed.
• Enforces the California Vehicle Code as it relates primarily to District and/or school site safety.
• In coordination with Student Services and school attendance officials, routinely provides law enforcement support to the District's truancy prevention efforts.
• Provides guidance to students, visitors and District personnel on proper and lawful campus facility or behavior.
• Provides police services and crowd control for meetings, events and additional school activities as requested or needed.
• Aids local law enforcement agencies in investigation and apprehension of students or personnel involved in violations in close proximity to District sites.
• Provides written reports on arrests or incidents.
• Maintains high visibility on District sites to prevent crime and disturbances.
• As it relates to District business, apprehends and arrests violators in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies.
• Contacts and coordinates with local law enforcement officials.
• Escorts or removes unauthorized persons from school or office premises.
• Identifies, observes and questions persons on or near school premises when the reason for their presence or intentions are unknown.
• Takes criminal reports and submits reports for criminal prosecution.
• Counsels and advises students, staff, and visitors regarding laws, rules, and regulations.
• Conducts routine investigations of incidents.
• Works cooperatively with other District security personnel.
• Must participate in and successfully complete all in-service training requirements.
• May administer emergency first aid and C.P.R. as a first responder.
• May accompany school or office personnel making cash bank deposits.
• May detain and escort students to proper administration.
• May appear in court as a witness.
• May transport students as determined by school officials.
• May receive and respond to requests for assistance from students, District personnel and persons on District property.
• May dispatch security personnel as necessary.

Qualifications

• Current employment as a fulltime sworn peace officer with a P.O.S.T.-certified California law enforcement agency.
• Prior employment within three years as a fulltime sworn peace officer with a P.O.S.T.-certified California law enforcement agency.
• Graduation from a California P.O.S.T.-approved basic training academy within three years prior to the closing date of the current School Police Officer recruitment bulletin.
• A valid waiver letter granted by California P.O.S.T. waiving the required completion of a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course.
• A U.S. high school diploma, GED certificate, or high school equivalency certificate, or a two-year, four-Year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved college/university.
• An appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• A current American Red Cross First Aid Certificate or an acceptable equivalent.
• A current American Red Cross CPR certificate or an acceptable equivalent.