CAMPUS SAFETY & SECURITY OFFICER at Pajaro Valley Unified School District
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PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Campus Safety and Security Officer
Job Code: 720
Department: School Sites
Reports To: Principal or Designee
SUMMARY
Assists and supervises students conduct on assigned middle school, junior high school or high school campus to ensure a safe and secure environment for students and visitors.
NATURE AND SCOPE
Work is performed using specific guidelines and procedures. Incumbent works independently in an unstructured setting either indoors or outdoors on school grounds to enforce school regulations. Interactions may be confrontational and have some degree of risk in order to control use of alcohol or drugs and carrying of weapons. Incumbent is required to control student behavior and monitor non-students on the premises.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in this classification patrol school grounds and facilities in order to protect students, staff and property at assigned location.
ESSENTIAL TYPES OF DUTIES
(Duties may include but are not limited to the following)
- Monitors a school campus, parking lots, adjacent areas and other facilities to discourage loitering, harassment, improper behavior, property damage and theft. Enforces district policies concerning weapons and objects being brought on campus and discourages consumption of alcohol, illegal drug use and other improper conduct on campus.
- Monitors campus parking and traffic regulations.
- Directs loitering students to return to class. Directs non-students to leave the school premises. Directs visitors to main school office.
- Prepares reports and maintains records regarding any problems or occurrences at school site.
- Observes and controls behavior of students according to approved procedures. Assists in maintaining order among students on the school grounds, after school and during breaks and lunch periods in the cafeteria.
- Monitors assigned area to assist students and to resolve minor problems. Assists student helpers in cafeteria by providing work direction and guidance.
- Directs movement of students in an orderly manner.
- Assists students in developing and observing acceptable rules of conduct.
- Participates in in-service training programs.
- Performs other related duties in order to accomplish the objectives of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Skills: Must have a thorough knowledge of District and site policies, procedures and regulations regarding appropriate student behavior on grounds or in facilities. Must understand basic security and safety procedures. Requires knowledge of student behavior and the techniques for supervising students in unstructured settings. Must have strong interpersonal skills sufficient to deal with normal and possibly confrontational situations. Requires good report writing and record keeping skills.
Abilities: Must be able to assess situations, interpret student behavior and apply appropriate measures to enforce school regulations. Requires the ability to diffuse situations calmly and with authority. Must be able to work independently in carrying out the duties of the position. Must be able to prepare reports and maintain records of problems or situations which required intervention. Requires the ability to communicate with students, staff, parents and the public using patience and courtesy, and in a manner that reflects positively on the District. Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team.
Physical Abilities: Requires visual acuity to observe people, facilities, situations, and movement; sufficient ambulatory abilities to stand for extend periods of time, walk continually, and occasionally pull, push, or lift medium weight objects (up to 20 pounds).
Minimum Qualifications (Education and/or Experience): This is the minimum experience and education/training standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for examination as approved by the Personnel Commission on December 18, 2008.
High School diploma or completion of GED and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with adolescents in a security related position. Additional formal training in law enforcement is desired.
License and Certificates: CPR and First Aid Certification upon offer of employment.
Requirements / Qualifications
The District is accepting applications for a Campus Safety & Security Officer. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This is the minimum experience and education/training standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for examination. High School diploma or completion of GED and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with adolescents in a security related position. Additional formal training in law enforcement is desired. License and Certificates: CPR and First Aid Certification upon offer of employment. Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a written request to Human Resources at the time of application. Resumes are optional. Letters of recommendations are encouraged. Please attach to your application packet. All materials received will be acknowledged and treated confidentially.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the eligibility list that is good for 6 months once it is established.
Requirements / Qualifications
The District is accepting applications for a Campus Safety & Security Officer. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This is the minimum experience and education/training standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for examination. High School diploma or completion of GED and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with adolescents in a security related position. Additional formal training in law enforcement is desired. License and Certificates: CPR and First Aid Certification upon offer of employment. Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a written request to Human Resources at the time of application. Resumes are optional. Letters of recommendations are encouraged. Please attach to your application packet. All materials received will be acknowledged and treated confidentially.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the eligibility list that is good for 6 months once it is established.
Comments and Other Information
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers several options for Medical benefits—SISC Blue Shield, SISC Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser; three Delta Dental plan options; and Vision Care--Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employee and dependents, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and sick leave coverage for employee only. Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9).
PAY DAYS: Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month.
PROBATION AND SALARY POLICY: Classified positions have a one hundred and thirty days (130) probationary period. New employees typically start on the first step. Additional step increases occur yearly thereafter until the sixth salary step is achieved. Employees who work less than twelve (12) months per year and/or eight (8) hours per day should calculate their pay rate on an hourly basis and/or refer to hourly rates on the Classified Salary schedule.
Comments and Other Information
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers several options for Medical benefits—SISC Blue Shield, SISC Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser; three Delta Dental plan options; and Vision Care--Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employee and dependents, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and sick leave coverage for employee only. Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9).
PAY DAYS: Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month.
PROBATION AND SALARY POLICY: Classified positions have a one hundred and thirty days (130) probationary period. New employees typically start on the first step. Additional step increases occur yearly thereafter until the sixth salary step is achieved. Employees who work less than twelve (12) months per year and/or eight (8) hours per day should calculate their pay rate on an hourly basis and/or refer to hourly rates on the Classified Salary schedule.
Application Deadline
5/8/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/24/2025
Contact
Mary Lou Masters
831-786-2100 X2648
831-786-2100 X2648
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$19.20 - $24.51 Per Hour
$19.20 - $24.51 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
8 HOURS/181 DAYS PER SCHOOL YEAR
Employment Type
Full Time