DISTRICT POLICE OFFICER

Salary: $103,849.29 - $126,227.43 Annually
Location : 16350 Mojave Dr. 92395, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-085
Department: Superintendent's Office
Division: SCHOOL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 03/20/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MGT
Max Number of Applicants: 100

Job Summary & Examination Date

OPEN & CONTINUOUS (UNTIL FILLED)

POSITION: DISTRICT POLICE OFFICER (RANGE 27M)
SITE/LOCATION: SCHOOL POLICE DEPARTMENT/DISTRICT OFFICE COMPLEX
DAYS: 261
HOURS: 8 HOURS/DAY (7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.)
SALARY: RANGE 27M ($103,849.29 - $126,227.43 ANNUALLY)

The following attachments are required:
1. Resume
2. P.O.S.T. Certificate
3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
4. CPR/First Aid
5. Valid CA Driver's License
Under general supervision, the School Resource Officer is assigned to one or more school sites to protect life and property; responds to alarms and calls for assistance; performs a variety of investigative and protective duties to provide security services in assigned areas of the District; performs related duties as required.
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.

The following attachments are required:
1. Resume
2. P.O.S.T. Certificate
3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
4. CPR/First Aid
5. Valid CA Driver's License
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A. Graduation from High School. College Degree preferred.
B. Supplemental coursework typically be acquired through completion of applicable criminal justice courses in an accredited college, completion of a P.O.S.T. approved municipal law enforcement training academy required. Existing law requires United States citizenship.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A certificate stating freedom from Tuberculosis.
• Successful completion of a field training program.
• Basic P.O.S.T. Certificates required.
• Possession of current First Aid Certification.
• Possession of current CPR Certification.
• A valid California Driver's License and proof of insurability with the District.
• Permit to Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW Permit) shall be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Incumbents in the classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Is assigned to one or more sites for extended periods of time to assist school administrators in maintaining school regulations.
  
• Patrols buildings and grounds on foot or in a radio equipped vehicle to provide protection against vandalism, burglary, arson, trespassing and theft.
  
• Maintains radio communication with District security personnel and responds to dispatch calls for assistance promptly and professionally.
  
• Conducts investigations of crimes against property and persons or criminal acts occurring on District property, including bus transportation and makes arrests as required by law.
  
• Makes recommendations regarding security matters.
  
• Prepares written reports to be submitted to prosecuting agencies and/or school administrators for possible suspension or expulsion.
  
• Identifies the type of crime and collects, preserves and impounds evidence.
  
• Attends court hearings or trials as required. Serves warrants and civil papers and makes arrests as required by law.
  
• Prepares cases to obtain restitution for damage to or theft of District property.
  
• Diffuses rumors of aggressive behavior on a daily basis.
  
• Counsels students and advises parents.
  
• Identifies confrontations on campus and gives classroom talks regarding youth and the law.
  
• Establishes, maintains and/or supports standards of personal conduct and discipline in accordance with the current discipline policy approved by the Board of Education.
  
• Assists and cooperates with administrators, school staff and other law enforcement agencies.
  
• Follows all procedures consistent with district established policies, school police directives and school site administrative procedures.
  
• Participates in programs related to law enforcement and safety education.
  
• May assist in the preparation of the school site emergency procedure plan.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities / Working Conditions
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Law enforcement and security methods including investigative procedures and techniques.
  
• Applicable federal, town, city, state, county and District rules, regulations and policies including laws of arrest, legal rights of citizens, court procedures and rules of evidence.
  
• Applicable sections of the State Education, Government, Penal, Health and Safety Codes, and juvenile law.
  
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
  
• Budget preparation and control.
  
• Interviewing and interrogation techniques
  
• Crime, accident, emergency and traffic accident investigation techniques.
  
• Patrol and surveillance techniques.
  
• Crisis intervention techniques.
  
• District organization, operations, policies and objectives
  
• Modern police methods, procedures and equipment.
  
• Report writing and record-keeping techniques.
  
• Traffic control techniques.
  
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

ABILITY TO:

• Direct and schedule the operations and activities of the District security department.
  
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
  
• Protect and preserve the personnel, property and students in a school district. Interpret, apply and enforce laws, rules and regulations.
  
• Detain, interrogate suspects and interview complainants and witnesses.
  
• Direct investigations, make arrests and detect and prevent criminal activity.
  
• Work cooperatively with town, city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
  
• Recommend improvements in department operations and changes in policies and procedures.
  
• Develop and implement effective police and security procedures and methods.
  
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
  
• Sit and drive in a vehicle.
  
• Prepare and deliver effective written and oral presentations.
  
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive incident and statistical reports.
  
• Plan, coordinate and supervise staff training programs.
  
• Work independently with little direction.
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  
• Meet schedules and timelines.
  
• Work confidentially with discretion.
  
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
  
• Running, walking and standing for extended periods of time.
  
• Seeing to read, compose written materials and monitor student activities.
  
• Operating a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
  
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
  
• Lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  
• Pass a physical agility test. (Optional)

The District offers paid medical, dental, vision (for employee and dependents) up to $22,203.00 and $58,000 life insurance for management.