School Police Officer
Apply NowCompany: San Bernardino City Unified School District
Location: San Bernardino, CA 92404
Description:
Salary: $35.70 - $43.44 Hourly
Location : San Bernardino City Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Positions work a 12 hour/12 month rotating shift
Job Number: 24-098
Department: SBCUSD District Police Department
Opening Date: 07/10/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
SUPERVISION:
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.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Qualifications
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Current employment as a fulltime sworn peace officer with a P.O.S.T.-certified California law enforcement agency. -OR- Prior employment within three years as a fulltime sworn peace officer with a P.O.S.T.-certified California law enforcement agency. -OR- 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. -OR- A valid waiver letter granted by California P.O.S.T. waiving the required completion of a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course. -AND- Have 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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS* (At time of appointment and during employment):
Additional Information
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the full performance or lateral entry class in the School Police series.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS* (At time of appointment and during employment): 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.
EXPERIENCE: Experience working in school/campus security, law enforcement, or work involving extensive public contact is desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Some positions in this classification may require fluency in a second language. Must be at least 21 years of age. Be free of any felony conviction or certain misdemeanor convictions that are disqualifying. Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship. Be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation. Be free of any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Upon satisfactory completion of probation, every employee shall make written application for the P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate if not already in possession of same. Must pass a physical agility test as part of examination for this classification.
RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).
ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, SBPOA Salary Range 46. Positions in this class work 12 hour rotating shifts on a 12 month basis. The probationary period for employees in this classification is 248 paid work days.
APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.
BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.
For complete details visit
THE EXAMINATION: Qualified applicants will be notified of the time and place of the examination.
Written examination. WEIGHT: 100%
Applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.
Note:
The proposed examination parts may be changed at any time following close of recruitment. Candidates will be notified in accordance with Personnel Commission Rules.
Only online applications are accepted via
Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office. This eligibility list will be active for a period of one (1) year.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at ([redacted] as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.
Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.
District employees and external applicants must submit the required proof of education and/or training with each application by uploading copies of a high school diploma, GED certification (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. If the required proof of education is not attached to the application you may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly indicated in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Resumes will not be considered.
Closing Date: Continuous-subject to close any time.
CLASSIFIED NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.
CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek, 8 hours per day.
SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek.
School Police Officers Differential compensation:
POST Intermediate Certification: 6% to base pay
POST Advanced Certification: 8% to base pay
Associate degree: 5% to base pay
Bachelor degree: 7% to base pay
Master degree: 9% increase to base pay
For complete benefit details, please visit https://www.sbcusd.com/district_offices/business_services_division/employee_benefits
Location : San Bernardino City Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Positions work a 12 hour/12 month rotating shift
Job Number: 24-098
Department: SBCUSD District Police Department
Opening Date: 07/10/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
SUPERVISION:
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.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- As part of the School Police Department's community oriented policing responsibilities, 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.
- 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.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Current employment as a fulltime sworn peace officer with a P.O.S.T.-certified California law enforcement agency. -OR- Prior employment within three years as a fulltime sworn peace officer with a P.O.S.T.-certified California law enforcement agency. -OR- 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. -OR- A valid waiver letter granted by California P.O.S.T. waiving the required completion of a California POST-certified Regular Basic Course. -AND- Have 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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS* (At time of appointment and during employment):
- 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.
- Experience working in school/campus security, law enforcement, or work involving extensive public contact is desirable.
Additional Information
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the full performance or lateral entry class in the School Police series.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS* (At time of appointment and during employment): 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.
EXPERIENCE: Experience working in school/campus security, law enforcement, or work involving extensive public contact is desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Some positions in this classification may require fluency in a second language. Must be at least 21 years of age. Be free of any felony conviction or certain misdemeanor convictions that are disqualifying. Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship. Be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation. Be free of any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Upon satisfactory completion of probation, every employee shall make written application for the P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate if not already in possession of same. Must pass a physical agility test as part of examination for this classification.
RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).
ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, SBPOA Salary Range 46. Positions in this class work 12 hour rotating shifts on a 12 month basis. The probationary period for employees in this classification is 248 paid work days.
APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.
BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.
For complete details visit
THE EXAMINATION: Qualified applicants will be notified of the time and place of the examination.
Written examination. WEIGHT: 100%
Applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.
Note:
The proposed examination parts may be changed at any time following close of recruitment. Candidates will be notified in accordance with Personnel Commission Rules.
Only online applications are accepted via
Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office. This eligibility list will be active for a period of one (1) year.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at ([redacted] as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.
Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.
District employees and external applicants must submit the required proof of education and/or training with each application by uploading copies of a high school diploma, GED certification (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. If the required proof of education is not attached to the application you may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly indicated in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Resumes will not be considered.
Closing Date: Continuous-subject to close any time.
CLASSIFIED NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.
CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek, 8 hours per day.
SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek.
School Police Officers Differential compensation:
POST Intermediate Certification: 6% to base pay
POST Advanced Certification: 8% to base pay
Associate degree: 5% to base pay
Bachelor degree: 7% to base pay
Master degree: 9% increase to base pay
For complete benefit details, please visit https://www.sbcusd.com/district_offices/business_services_division/employee_benefits