A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
School Police Officer Montebello Unified School District - 3.9 Montebello, CA Job Details Full-time $5,662.31 - $7,226.06 a month 1 day ago Qualifications Criminal procedure Physical security Crime prevention Crime scene witness interviewing Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Crime scene documentation Arrest procedures Security alarm response Mid-level Internal investigations Physical security incident investigation Parking lot monitoring Community policing Public safety procedures Collaborating with law enforcement agencies Traffic enforcement Loss prevention investigations Vehicle codes Local ordinances School policy and procedure enforcement Traffic laws Student discipline Overseeing student conduct policies Law enforcement emergency response Process serving
Full Job Description JOB Position Information:
This is an Open Competitive recruitment to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies. Incumbents holding this position are responsible for providing law enforcement and protection to students, personnel, equipment, and property of the District. Successful candidates are expected to work (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, and twelve (12) months per school year.
Duration of eligibility list:
Successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list that will remain valid for six months from the date of approval by the Personnel Commission.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under direction from a supervising peace officer, provides law enforcement and protection to students, personnel, equipment, and property of the District; patrols District grounds, facilities, parking lots, and specified off-site locations to enforce District rules and regulations, applicable laws and traffic regulations, and to protect property and persons; observes and controls behavior of students and non-students, provides assistance to District officials, staff, students, parents, citizens, and public safety agencies as appropriate; investigates crimes, accidents, vandalism, and detains persons suspected of criminal behavior; and, as assigned, performs related duties.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS A
School Police Officer differs from a Sergeant in that the former performs police work in the protection of District property, the apprehension of suspects, and the prevention, control, and investigation of crimes against District facilities, personnel, or students. The latter supervises school-resource-officers, patrol, crime prevention, or training functions of the School Police Department.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES 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. Patrols, stakes out, and responds to intrusion alarm reports at District schools, offices and other facilities. Maintains law and order at District facilities, including prevention and control of incidents of violence directed against District facilities, personnel, or students. Enforces violations of California vehicle codes and penal codes, and all other violations of City, County, State, and federal law and statutes as necessary. Cooperates with local law-enforcement agencies in the prevention, control, and investigation of anti-social or illegal activities by persons or groups directed against District facilities, personnel or students. Apprehends and interrogates those suspected of committing or attempting to commit crimes affecting District facilities, personnel, or students. Investigates crimes affecting District facilities, personnel, and students. Performs special protective duties as directed. Observes, collects, preserves, and records physical and oral evidence of crimes, including finger prints. Determines class of crime; modus operandi' and the extent of loss, damage, or injury; and analyzes information in order to solve or reduce the incidence of criminal acts involving District facilities, personnel or students. Responds to, by telephone or radio, communications with Police Officers in mobile units and Campus Security Officers. Identifies, locates, and interviews witnesses; and attempts to locate and recover stolen property. Checks police files and records for modus operandi and possible suspects. Prepares reports about crimes against District property and offenses against District personnel and students. Serves civil process for the District; attends and participates in hearings and trials of defendants. May make public appearances as a speaker on matters relating to the School Police Department and District security measures. Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Examination Information :
After the evaluation of minimum qualifications, examination parts for this recruitment may include, but are not limited to the following: scored supplemental questionnaire, written exam, performance exam, oral appraisal interview, physical ability test, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. The Personnel Commission reserves the right to change, alter, cancel, add or modify examination parts, as well as weights and dates.
