DISTRICT POLICE SPECIALIST

Salary: $35.81 - $43.53 Hourly
Location : 16350 Mojave Dr. 92395, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-080
Department: Superintendent's Office
Division: SCHOOL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 4/3/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CSEA
Max Number of Applicants: 150

Job Summary & Examination Date

OPEN & PROMOTIONAL

POSITION: DISTRICT POLICE SPECIALIST
SITE: DO/DISTRICT POLICE
DAYS: 261
HOURS: 8 HOURS/DAY (7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.)
SALARY: RANGE 41 ($35.81 - $43.53)

FILING DEADLINE TO APPLY IS THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025, @ 4:00 P.M. or UNTIL 150 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the Chief of Police or designee, the School Police Specialist performs various clerical duties and is responsible for managing all aspects of property and evidence handling and providing dispatch functions that communicate and monitor law enforcement activities within the School Police Department. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and security of evidence related to investigations, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and departmental policies, and proper use of communication and records systems, primarily in law enforcement or other school safety services.

Minimum Qualifications Required to Apply

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High school diploma or its equivalent. College level courses in criminal justice, law enforcement, or public safety are highly desired.
Experience required: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible and varied secretarial and clerical experience with public contact; working knowledge of computers, data input and word processing desired; two (2) years of experience maintaining budgets and expenditures. Experience in a school setting is preferred.
Years of experience can be supplemented by the following degrees:

?AA - 2 years of experience

?BA - 4 years of experience

?MA/MS - 6 years of experience
REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Possession of POST Basic Dispatcher Certificate; preferred.
• Possession of California Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (CLETS) Certificate; preferred.
• Valid California Class C Driver's License.

ALL LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION AT TIME OF SUBMITTAL
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

An offer of employment in this classification is contingent upon the result of a psychological examination, certified POST background investigation and a medical examination.
PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Candidates must possess an absolute sense of mission and loyalty, qualities of integrity and compassion in dealing with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Commitment to the achievement of the goals of the District and the Chief of Police.

Essential Duties

Assists and participates in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures as it relates to evidence and clerical work.

Assists in the development of the department budget and maintains department budget expenses.

Processes orders for supplies, equipment and other departmental needs according to established guidelines.

Provides training in the proper use of the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (CLETS) and security measures related to its use.

Serves as custodian of records and maintains police files including police reports,personnel, background, internal affairs investigations and other files as directed.

Provide dispatch functions, dispatching district police and allied agencies operating radio systems to communicate with and monitor law enforcement activities.

Maintain Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) records and record service call information.

Department of Justice certification and compliance enabling access to use computerized systems such as National Crime Information Center (NCIC)and California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS).

Maintains files relative to POST compliance and schedules appointments for polygraph exams and background investigations.

Serves as liaison to the California Department of Justice and the Commission on POST for compliance auditing purposes.

Communicates with administrators, personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.

Schedules and attends a variety of meetings, training and seminars.

Reviews and checks documents, records and forms for accuracy.

Receives inquiries and complaints initiating corrective action or refers the matter to higher authorities.

Performs a variety of duties related to the control/custody of evidence collected by department staff.

Accesses NCIC database, when appropriate, for any information on evidence collected and responds to NCIC requests pertaining to evidence in custody.

Maintains records of reports and related materials required for the filing of charges and warrant issuance and records data in evidence log and files officer reports.

Ensures that documentation time deadlines are adhered to in juvenile and adult cases.

Serves as liaison to outside agencies.

Performs receptionist functions relative to persons entering the department facility and persons calling the department.

Uses personal vehicle or District vehicle for travel to sites required.

May require the use of a uniform.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities / Working Conditions

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• CLETS system operations, capabilities, and other related systems.
• Laws and regulations regarding the maintenance, release and destruction of police records, evidence and property.
• Police support services functions and their relation to courts and other law enforcement agencies.
• Principles and practices of training.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Operating a computer and assigned software programs including word processing and spreadsheet systems.
• Modern office policies practices and procedures.
• Report writing techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Organize and support the activities and operations of the Police Services support staff.
• Maintain a variety of police files, records and reports.
• Provide training in the proper use of the CLETS system.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Type a minimum of a net correct speed of 45 words per minute.
• Maintain insurability under the District's liability carrier for driving purposes.
• Provide own transportation to sites during the workday.
• Make decisions based on sound judgment, honesty and integrity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Digital dexterity to operate office equipment.
• Ability to work at a desk and in various settings.
• Ability to read printed matter and screens.
• Ability to speak so others are able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop and reach.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 20 lbs.

The District offers paid Medical, Dental, Vision up to $21,528.60 and $30,000 Life Insurance.