School Safety Officer
Published Date: Sep 11, 2024
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
09/10/2024 - 09/30/2024
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
LAUSD Employees: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200.
DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE
The Los Angeles School Police Department (LASPD) is conducting a search for dedicated and qualified individuals who have the desire to serve as a School Safety Officer for the fifth-largest police department in Los Angeles County and the second-largest school police department in the United States. This is an excellent opportunity for exceptional people who have an interest in working in the field of law enforcement.
PLEASE NOTE: As a candidate, you must go through a comprehensive background investigation and medical examination followed by a polygraph. Please read this complete Job Bulletin before you apply for the position.
APPLICANTS THAT ARE HIRED AS SCHOOL SAFETY OFFICERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK OVERNIGHT SHIFTS, WEEKENDS, and HOLIDAYS.
PROJECT
A School Safety Officer is responsible for securing and patrolling a school or other District property in order to prevent or report violations of laws, rules, or safe practices.
The Los Angeles School Police Department (LASPD) is conducting a search for dedicated and qualified individuals who have the desire to serve as a School Safety Officer for the nation’s second-largest school district. This is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional person who has an interest in working in the field of law enforcement. LASPD is currently undertaking a recruitment effort to fill vacancies with the highest caliber of candidates. For more information on LASPD please visit the website at www.laspd.com
BENEFITS
Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are some of the key duties a School Safety Officer typically performs:
- Guards a school or other District property and protects property and staff by making prescribed rounds of inspection.
- Prevents entry or reports the presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in buildings who are in violation of laws and ordinances affecting the District.
- Remains alert for and reports fire hazards and combustible and waste materials, extinguishes small blazes, and identifies non-working alarms.
- Investigates unusual conditions, notifies proper persons or agencies, and takes immediate emergency action when leaks or malfunctions in plumbing, electrical, heating, or other equipment are detected to reduce danger and prevent possible damage.
- Prepares incident and other miscellaneous reports about crimes against District property and offenses against District personnel or students.
- May give information to the public entering or leaving District premises.
Note: This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities. To the extent permitted by law, management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties of a position at any time, as long as such addition or change is reasonably related to existing duties. To view the full class description, please visit the website: https://bit.ly/4bih8bS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
EXPERIENCE:
- Six (6) months of experience as a guard or peace officer is preferable.
- Courses in criminal justice or police administration are preferable.
SPECIAL:
- A valid California Driver License.
- Appointment is subject to fingerprinting, a review of conviction record, and a thorough background investigation.
- Completion of a State-approved School Security Certificate Program is required by the end of the probationary period.
SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Walk and stand for the assigned period.
- Normal hearing in normal voice-range frequencies.
- Agility and strength to protect self from attack.
SPECIAL NOTE:
- Some School Safety Officer positions require working at night.
Note: To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas and/ or certifications must be presented at the time applications are screened. Candidates who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations visit: https://www.lausd.org/Page/787
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate is able to understand and enforce District safety rules and procedures to prevent violations or unsafe activities. They must have the ability to work in emergencies and handle stressful events with a high degree of professionalism. We are looking for a candidate who makes sound judgments and decisions and has the ability to recall detailed information under pressure. Additionally, they will be skillful at organizing and managing one’s priorities in order to respond to tasks with efficiency and accountability. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, in order to provide information pertaining to crimes against District property and offenses against District personnel or students, and the ability to successfully build and maintain strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders including District staff, government agencies, students, and the public.
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for School Safety Officer will consist of a Written Test, a Writing Project, and an Oral Interview. Those who are successful on all parts will then undergo a comprehensive background investigation and a polygraph examination.
Application materials (your candidate profile and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. For this reason, it is highly recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once your application has been received, a confirmation email will be sent to your email address to confirm receipt of your application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your application has not been submitted. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. We anticipate receiving a number of well-qualified applicants for this position; therefore, this will be a competitive process. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the ‘Hiring Process’ section of our website at https://careers.lausd.org/pc
APPLICATION PROCESS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application. For assistance with your application Please email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net.
DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION?
Please call 213-241-3455, weekdays 8:00AM-4:30PM or email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org/pc. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. Also, all correspondence related to this employment selection process (invitation & results letters) will be sent through email. For CURRENT LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Correspondence will be sent to your WORK EMAIL account. Please make sure you check your work email for all the correspondence related to this recruitment. For NON-LAUSD employees, including LAID-OFF, and FORMER LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Correspondence will be sent to the email address you indicated in your candidate profile. Please check your email frequently to ensure you receive the most up-to-date information.
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment scores. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
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