JOB CONTINUOUS
THIS EMPLOYMENT POSTING IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR THE 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR.
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 30M ($111,817.62 - $136,247.22 ANNUALLY)
The following attachments are required and must be attached to the application upon submission:
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. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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)
