Campus Security Assistant Vista Unified School District Vista, CA Job Details Part-time $20.71 - $22.86 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications Student supervision CPR Certification Conflict resolution in education Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Crowd incident management Safety regulations Writing skills Basic math In-person customer service Traffic control safety protocols Filing Employee relationship building De-escalation support in education Crowd management security protocols Compliance with security regulations High school diploma or GED School legal knowledge Records retention Experience working with children Working with students Public safety procedures Student behavior monitoring Patrolling Safety records management School policy and procedure enforcement Student discipline Safety standard operating procedures Legal compliance Overseeing student conduct policies Physical document handling Full Job Description Campus Security Assistant Purpose Statement The purpose of a Campus Security Assistant is to provide support with specific responsibilities for monitoring the activities and behavior of students to ensure a positive and safe environment; minimize the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; document observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general well-being of students, staff, and/or visitors. This job reports to an assigned administrator. Essential Functions Administers first aid in emergency situations for the purpose of meeting immediate healthcare needs within established guidelines Assists in the investigation of incidents (examples: vandalism, theft, fights, rule violations, etc.) for the purpose of providing support in mediating issues Attends meetings, workshops, and/or in-service training for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform their functions. Collaborates with a variety of internal and external parties for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions, providing support for assigned services, and providing information Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff, and visitors for the purpose of ensuring understanding of established building security procedures, policies, and consequences Coordinates with supervisor for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the workforce, providing assistance with administrative functions, and assisting in the achievement of department, program, and District goals Greets and assists individuals (examples: visitors, parents, students, vendors, staff, teachers, etc.) for the purpose of responding to inquiries and/or directing individuals to appropriate locations in accordance with established building security procedures Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records (examples: schedules, guidelines, documentation, incident reports, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements. Monitors student behavior for the purpose of enforcing school safety and security and ensuring student compliance with established guidelines Operates equipment (examples: two-way radio, computer, copiers, golf cart, etc.) for the purpose of improving efficiency in the completion of job functions in a safe and effective manner Patrol school facilities (examples: hallways, grounds, buildings, restrooms, locker rooms, parking areas, etc.) for the purpose of providing administrative visibility, maintaining security, and deterring crime Prepares documentation (examples: incident and activity reports, security logs, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information Provides traffic and parking control for the purpose of maintaining efficient traffic flow and use of parking areas in accordance with established guidelines Refers incidents (examples: injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc.) to appropriate site personnel for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative guidelines Respond to a variety of situations (examples: accidents, emergencies, conflicts, fights, injuries, vandalism, suspicious activities, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns Verifies the identity of visitors for the purpose of maintaining a secure school environment and restricting access to the site and/or students to authorized persons within established guidelines. Other Functions Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices administering first aid in accordance with established guidelines applying job-related codes, regulations, and laws enforcing established discipline policies, rules, and regulations preparing and maintaining accurate records

KNOWLEDGE

is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, speak clearly, and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age-appropriate behaviors behavior modification techniques community resources conflict resolution techniques crowd and traffic control techniques cultural differences in the student population interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies recordkeeping and record retention practices school safety practices and procedures security and patrol practices student supervision principles ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data may require independent interpretation, and problem-solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing priorities analyzing issues and determining an appropriate course of action communicating with diverse groups and individuals diffusing argumentative behavior displaying tact and courtesy effectively deter inappropriate or unlawful behavior of students enforcing policies, rules, and regulations in an assertive, equitable, and consistent manner establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others interacting with the public maintaining composure in emergency situations maintaining confidentiality preparing accurate records reading, interpreting, explaining, and following laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures understanding and following oral and written directions working as part of a team working with detailed information/data working with frequent interruptions Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services. Work Environment Indoor/Outdoor Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 50 lbs., some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 80% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under some temperature variations with some exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness. Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti-social, illegal, and violent behavior. Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience working with adolescents performing supervision activities.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent combined with training or coursework in behavior modification techniques, student supervision, or related areas.

Equivalency:

Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by training or coursework in behavior modification techniques, student supervision, or related areas and one (1) year of experience working with children or adolescents performing supervision activities.

Retention:

In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of one hundred thirty (130) days of paid regular service (excluding days absent for illness or injury) during which time an employee must demonstrate at least an overall satisfactory performance. Failure to do so shall result in the employee's termination. Required Testing Certificates and Licenses For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the assessment process will consist of any one or more of the following: Screening for most qualified candidates Training and Experience Evaluation A Written Test A Performance Test And/or a Qualifications Appraisal Technical Interview Valid First Aid/CPR Certification Valid School Security Guard Certification within sixty (60) days of employment. Continuing Education/Training Clearances Maintain certifications/licenses throughout employment in this classification

Fingerprint and Background Clearance Drug Test Tuberculosis Clearance FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade Non-Exempt Revised:

04/14/2020, 10/12/2021

Revised:

06/25/2026 Range 42

Pay:

$20.71 - $22.86 per hour

Work Location:

In person