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Security Officer
Job Description
•The eligibility list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill both Substitute and Permanent vacancies within the district.
•
JOB OPPORTUNITY
:
OPEN TO ALL LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
(ONLINE ONLY)
FROM :
SEPTEMBER 8 , 2026 - SEPTEMBER 21, 2026, BY 4
30 (or sooner).
APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
(S)/CERTIFICATION(S)
DEADLINE
:
SEPTEMBER 21, 2026, BY 4
30 PM (or sooner). The District reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time, without prior notice, based on District needs and the applicant pool, regardless of the posted application period. While the position may be advertised for up to 10 days, the posting may be closed earlier if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or if hiring needs change.
ANTICIPATED SELECTION PROCESS
(WHICH
MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
) : The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
: The written examination portion of the test may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days ( 50% of total score ).
ORAL EXAMINATION
: The oral examination portion of the test may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days ( 50% of total score ).
PARTICIPATION IN ALL PORTIONS OF THE EXAMINATION PROCESS IS BY OFFICIAL INVITATION ONLY
. Candidates who do not participate and successfully pass all parts of the examination process will not be considered for the position.
POSITION DETAILS AND DUTIES
:
FULL-TIME AND/OR SUBSTITUTE POSITION
EIGHT (8)
HOURS PER DAY
; TWELVE (12)
MONTHS PER YEAR. BASIC FUNCTION
: The job of Security Officer is done for the purpose/s of protecting the safety and welfare of students, personnel, facilities, and grounds during classroom and non-classroom activities; patrolling assigned campus buildings and grounds on foot or in a District vehicle; minimizing the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; communicating observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general well-being of students, school personnel, and/or visitors; and reporting security violations and incidents during assigned shift. This job reports to a designated administrator.
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Applicants must provide sufficient information to demonstrate that they meet the minimum (initial) qualifications, including the submission of any required certifications and supporting documentation listed below. Failure to provide the required materials or submission of an incomplete application may result in disqualification from further consideration.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent. One (1) year of job-related experience. Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
: Successful completion of SB 390 training and certification , which has been approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Bureau of Security and Investigation Services (BSIS) with the Commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). Anyone employed on or after July 1, 2021, must submit proof of training and certification (Senate Bill No. 390, Chapter 475) . Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency. Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency. Valid California Class C Driver's License .
DOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS BELOW
: Unofficial documents/transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents/transcripts will be required for employment processing, if it is not submitted. For more information on required documents, please see "Satisfaction of Initial Qualifications" below.
OPTION 1
: Upload and attach all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its original form to your application upon submission by the closing date -OR- OPTION 2 : Submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s)
IN-PERSON
in its original form, to the Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA by the application closing date (copies will be made). Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and may be disqualified from further consideration. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalency to be considered.
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE. SATISFACTION OF INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS
You must attach the following documentation(s) to your application upon submission: Proof of high school graduation or equivalent (GED), OR highest attained education ( Associate degree or above ). Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency. Valid CPR certification issued by an authorized agency. Successful completion of SB 390 training and certification. Valid Photocopy of your California Class C Driver's License . Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record
WILL BE REQUIRED UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.
You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted .
RESOURCES FOR APPLICANTS FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATION
Please Click here for some agencies that are comparable to the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
SB 390 CERTIFICATION
Please Click here for some agencies that may offer the SB390 certification. This information is provided as a resource. The Lynwood Unified School District and the Personnel Commission are not affiliated with the American Red Cross or any of its local chapters nor benefit from the advertisement of these classes.
STEP 1-APPLICATION
: Please complete and submit an online employment application by selecting the "Apply" button above. Paper applications are not accepted. All applicants are required to complete the Education and/or Work Experience sections of the application . Please note that a resume may not be submitted in lieu of the online application or any of its required sections.
FOREIGN DIPLOMA/ DEGREE/ TRANSCRIPTS
If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your foreign diploma/degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for consideration. For official consideration, you must evaluate and certify all documents supplied to Classified Personnel to ensure that you meet the initial qualifications . It is the responsibility of the applicant to have their documents evaluated in a timely manner for official employment consideration. For more information about organizations who offer this service, you may visit the following: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)
•This information is provided as a resource. The Lynwood Unified School District and the Personnel Commission are not affiliated with any of its organizations nor benefit from the advertisement of these services.
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STEP 2-EXAMINATION
(ANTICIPATED) : Written Examination (may have multiple steps). Oral Examination (may have multiple steps and/or depending upon the number of eligible candidates, the oral exam may be conducted as an oral written exam). The tentative examination process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, supplemental training and experience application screening, documentation(s)/ certification(s) screening, written examination, performance examination, illustration examination and/or the oral examination process. Candidates will receive an email notification and/or regular mail of the examination date and time. It is your responsibility, as the candidate to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Failure to provide the correct contact information on your application, including not properly filling out any portion of the application correctly or failure to participate in any portion of the examination process will result in termination from the recruitment process. Examination parts will be weighed according to their relevancy to the job performance criteria.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS
: If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the examination process, you must submit a written request from your medical provider before your scheduled examination date. Your request will be reviewed to determine eligibility for a reasonable accommodation. For assistance or additional information, please contact the Classified Personnel Department at (310) 886-1600, ext. 8024.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Lynwood Unified School District ("District") shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on the person's actual or perceived race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin or nationality, religion, age, parental status, family status, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, ancestry, political affiliation or any other basis protected by federal law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s), recruitment process, application, acceptance, testing, selection and hiring process and employment. For any equal right or opportunity concerns or complaints from employees, please contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1490. Concerned students should contact the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1618.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION
: The District prohibits harassment on the basis of sex. Sexual harassment consists of any unwelcome sexual favors and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the work or educational setting. Please reference Education Code section 212.5 for further information on the topic. Any individual who believes he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment and/or incidents of sexual harassment impacting recruitment, testing, hiring or employment must report the incident to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1490 and the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC or R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1618.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
: Please note that the District reserves the right to add, eliminate or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting at any time during the position posting and testing process. The process may include, but is not limited to, further testing inclusive of on-the-job testing, recruitment and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than fifteen (15) days after the certification of an eligibility list. As a result, there may be adjustments if reasonable or necessary.
REVIEW PROCESS
If you would like to review your examination after receiving your test results notice, you must submit the "Examination Review Form" to Classified Personnel within seven (7) working days of the result notice date. You may obtain the "Examination Review Form" from the Classified Personnel department. It is the responsibility of the job applicant to submit the "Examination Review Form" within the designated time frame. If the requirements for the examination review are met, Classified Personnel will schedule an appointment for the review.
ELIGIBILITY LIST EXPIRATION
: Candidates who are successful in all of the screening and testing will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after one (1) year. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one (1) year or expire sooner than one (1) year. If an eligible successfully tests for the same classification before the current eligibility list expires, the eligibility lists will merge and the eligible's most recent examination score will be applied. It is the responsibility of each eligible to know his/her eligibility list status. For questions about eligibility list status, please contact Classified Personnel.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
: It is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that all licenses and certifications required for this position are up-to-date to remain in the position.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
(Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations 50.200.4G/ ED
CODE 45277
): Some positions may require the ability to speak, read or write a language in addition to English. Such certification and appointment shall be made from among the highest three eligibles.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance