Campus Safety Officer - Vasquez High School at Acton-Agua Dulce Unified
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GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, patrols school buildings, grounds, parking areas
and areas adjacent to school property to maintain order and security;
facilitates communication between students and staff to enhance
understanding and promote a secure environment; and performs related
duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
With direction from a school administrator, incumbents patrol school
buildings, grounds and adjacent areas to maintain order and security and to
prevent illegal acts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types
of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties
does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to this class.
1. Patrols school buildings, yards, parking areas and adjacent areas to
maintain order and security and prevent illegal acts; circulates on and
adjacent to school campus to prevent altercations and campus disorder.
2. Observes and checks students or visitors who appear to be loitering and
are out of class and determines appropriate action; checks and locks doors,
windows and gates; operates a two-way radio as needed.
3. Supervises student conduct to prevent vandalism, theft and other illegal
activities; observes and reports to law enforcement agencies acts by persons
that contribute to delinquency or injury of students.
4. Controls crowds at athletic and special events to provide for physical safety
of people and to prevent fights, property damage and misconduct; assists law
enforcement personnel in apprehending students suspected of crimes.
5. Assists in directing emergency evacuations and other activities relating to
the safety of individuals; observes and reports hazards or activities that might
result in negligence or legal charges against the District or its personnel
related to the treatment or safety of youth.
6. Provides information to students concerning the law as it applies to
juveniles and community resources.
7. Prepares records and reports involving student referrals, crimes or
incidents as assigned.
8. Performs investigations related to crimes; investigates incidents prior to
escorting students to the school administrator’s office.
9. Facilitates communications between students, school and District officials
and staff to enhance understanding and promote a secure environment;
attends and participates in District conferences related to security.
10. Responds to teacher requests for assistance in the classroom; assists in
incidents involving students with weapons and/or under the influence of drugs
or alcohol.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
1. California state penal code sections related to juveniles.
2. Record keeping techniques.
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3. Basic investigation techniques.
4. Basic interests and attitudes of adolescents.
5. Skills utilized to maintain positive relationships with students and adults.
6. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
7. Health and safety regulations.
8. Individual and group behavior related to juveniles.
Ability to:
1. Patrol school buildings, yards, parking areas and adjacent areas to
maintain order and prevent illegal acts.
2. Patrol and monitor campus to maintain order and security in a high school
setting.
3. Assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations.
4. Prepare records and reports involving incidents, field interviews, accidents,
vandalism, crime, gangs and student detention.
5. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
6. Perform duties with patience, tact and good judgment within established
guidelines.
7. Facilitate communications between students, school and District officials
and staff to enhance understanding and promote a secure environment.
8. Learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
9. Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance.
10. Understand and follow oral and written directions.
11. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
12. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
with others.
13. Observe situations and accurately determine effective courses of action.
Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is
graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, and demonstrated
experience working with youth in an organized setting; or some combination
of education, training and experience that produces the requisite knowledge
and ability.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California driver’s license.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this
class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be
evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific
requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of
the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.
Essential Job Functions:
• Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents.
• Able to conduct verbal conversation.
• Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels).
• Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk.
• Able to sit or stand for sustained periods of time.
• Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps and ladders.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
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• Able to carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to exhibit full range of motion for:
o Shoulder external rotation and internal rotation
o Shoulder abduction and adduction
o Elbow flexion and extension
o Shoulder extension and flexion
o Back lateral flexion
o Hip flexion and extension
o Knee flexion
• Able to operate equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Able to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to operate machinery.
Supervision from: School Principal
Salary: Range 31
Work Year: Ten Months
Requirements / Qualifications
Three Letters of Recommendation Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Three Letters of Recommendation Resume