Salary: $18.99 - $24.25 Hourly
Location : Santa Monica and/or Malibu, CA
Job Type: VARIES
Job Number: 560709-24-01
Department: STUDENT SERVICES
Opening Date: 07/05/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
BASIC FUNCTION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Classified Employee's Salary Range: A-27
Continuous Recruitment
This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and may close without notice.
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish a one year eligibility list for current vacancies and substitute opportunities in Malibu.
Current Vacancies
Santa Monica High School
Saturday 1:30pm - 8:00pm, Sunday 6:15am - 12:45pm and Monday 7:15am-3:45pm (20hrs/week)
Santa Monica High School
Saturday 2:00pm - 6:00pm and Sunday 6:30am -12:30pm (12hrs/week)
BASIC FUNCTION
Under direct supervision, provide for the safety of students, staff, and personal property at an assigned District location; enforce State laws and school and District rules and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
A high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of professional experience in the field of law enforcement or security.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION:

• A valid California Driver License and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required
• Valid First Aid/AED Certificate and CPR Certificate
• Certificate of completion of a 24-hour "School Security Guard Training" in accordance with Education Code 38001.5 (SB 1626)
• Experience working with students in a school setting is highly desirable

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Guard campus entry points to maintain security of buildings, grounds and facilities
• Observe students during passing periods to ensure timely return to class
• Patrol campus perimeter, lunch areas, hallways, walkways, classrooms, restrooms, and parking lots to maintain general order and campus security
• Enforce school and District rules, regulations, and policies for the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and property
• Inform District site of observed unusual activities or behavior, unauthorized intruders, equipment malfunctions, and hazardous or unexpected conditions
• Provide information and directions to visitors
• Write a variety of descriptive reports and maintain logs in order to document incidents and day-to-day activities
• Survey school campus and district property to inspect for vandalism, illegal entry, theft, or fire
• Control crowds at campus events including but not limited to dances, musical performances, theater productions, athletic events, and testing sessions
• Direct vehicle traffic on campus or at special events
• Interview students and witnesses in order to determine facts
• Assist police and fire personnel by providing documents and information
• Perform related duties as assigned

NOTE: The statements listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE:

• Applicable federal, State, City, County and District laws, rules and regulations
• Principles and practices of investigation
• Documentation techniques and procedures
• Principles of law enforcement
• Security methods and procedures
• Crowd control and vehicle control procedures
• Record-keeping practices
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail - focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Critical Thinking - analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Customer Focus - attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Environmental exposure Tolerance - Performing under physically demanding conditions
• Fact Finding - obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Handing Conflict - managing interpersonally strained situations
• Informing - proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Listening - fully comprehending spoken communication
• Relationship Building - establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Safety Focus - showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety

SUPERVISION AND WORKING CONDITIONS
SUPERVISION
Supervision is received from a certificated site administrator. No Supervision is exercised over other staff.
WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENT:
This classification is exposed to indoor and outdoor environments with varying noise levels and weather conditions, and direct exposure to combative or hostile individuals or groups.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally standing for extended periods of time; running; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; climbing stairs; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; hearing and speaking to exchange in Information.
HAZARDS:
Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti-social Illegal and violent behavior, contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Campus Security Officer provides for the safety of students, visitors and personnel by guarding campus entry, enforcing regulations and protocols, and patrolling buildings, grounds and other district properties. A Campus Monitor maintains campus safety by monitoring and directing students during classroom and non-classroom activities before, during, and after school hours.

REVISED:
December 11, 2019
June 14, 2016
October 10, 2009
SELECTION PROCEDURES
THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.
THE EXAMINATION PROCESS:
For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
EXAMINATION PROTESTS:
Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service.
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED:
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application.
ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST:
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score. Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list.
ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT:
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.
HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US:
All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
JOB APPLICANTS
ACCOMODATION FOR DISABLED: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these selection procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing and attach your request to the completed application packet.
PREFERENCE POINTS: Seniority credit, based on length of service, is added to the final passing score of permanent employees. Veteran's credits are added for entry level examinations as follows: 5 points for non-disabled veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans. "Veteran" is defined as serving at least 30 days active duty during war or qualifying armed conflict. A DD-214 must be presented on or before date of the examination.
ELIGIBILITY LIST: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed in rank order on the eligibility list. Final selection will be made from the top three available ranks only. When a promotional and open eligibility list is established, the promotional list will be used first. Eligibility lists are usually established for one calendar year.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All potential employees must provide evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States before they will be hired. State law requires employees to provide proof that they have had a recent negative tuberculosis test result. All new employees are fingerprinted and conviction records, if any, are checked.
SALARIES, MERIT INCREASES & ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT: Salaries generally begin on the first step of the appropriate salary range. Permanent employees receive an increase after six months of continuous satisfactory service and equal raises based on merit at subsequent one year intervals for a total of five increases. Relevant experience and/or education in excess of entry requirements may permit employment at other than the first step. If employed at a higher step, salary increases are granted annually until reaching the end of the salary range.
BENEFITS: Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per bargaining unit contract or Personnel Commission Merit Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to full-time employees and their families, which includes major medical and dental. (Permanent employees who work less than full-time, but a minimum of four (4) hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned hours for major medical and dental.) Employees belong to the Public Employees' Retirement System to which the District makes contributions approximately equal to those deducted from the employee's pay.
Assuring Equal Opportunities through the Merit System since 1938.
SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PERSONNEL COMMISSION
1717 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District does not discriminate based on actual or perceived sex, age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, mental and/or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
(Revised April 2008)
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: The information you provide on this application will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. Please be accurate, truthful, and thorough in your responses as your application is part of the selection process. Referring to your application/resume, listing "see resume", or incomplete responses will NOT qualify as a response to any question and may result in DISQUALIFICATION .Your experience, education, training, and certification must be listed on your application in order to be considered. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from this examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.

• I confirm that I have read, understand, and accept the above terms

02

Please read the following statement regarding compensation: New employees start on the first step (Step A) of their classification's salary range. Campus Security Officer begins on step A: $18.99 per hour. On the first day of employment, new employees will be given 60 days to submit a formal request for advanced step placement.Employees who have experience and education that greatly exceed the minimum qualifications may be considered for placement on steps above A. ONLY INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT. Transcripts, certificates, and additional references or materials may be requested for verification purposes.

• I confirm that I have read, understand, and accept the above terms

03

Select the option below that best corresponds with your employment status:

• I am a current employee of SMMUSD
• I am a former employee of SMMUSD
• Neither of the above

04

If you are a current or former employee of SMMUSD, please list the year you were hired and your classification title(s).
If you are not a current or former SMMUSD employee, type N/A.
05

Select the option below that best describes your highest level of education completed:Please provide proof of your level of education completed by attaching a diploma and/or transcripts with this application for verification purposes. FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF EDUCATION WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION AND/OR PREVENT YOU FROM MOVING FORWARD IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree
• None of the above

06

Please state the major that you completed for the education selected above. If you did not have a major or did not complete major coursework, please list "NA." Please do not refer to your resume or application. Responses not completed in full will result in an incomplete application.
07

Do you have a valid CPR Certificate?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a valid First Aid Certificate?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have a valid certificate of completion of a 24-hour "School Security Guard Training" in accordance with Education Code 38001.5 (SB 1626)?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you possess a valid, current Class C Driver's License?Proof of license is required to participate in the selection process

• Yes
• No

11

Please read the following statement regarding qualifications:In order to qualify for Campus Security Officer, I must possess the following:
1. Valid CPR Certificate
2. Valid Fist Aid Certificate
3. Valid SB 1626
4. Valid Class C Driver's License
I understand that I must provide proof that I possess the above licenses and certifications in order to be considered for the position and that FAILURE TO ATTACH THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF MY APPLICATION. Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understand the above statement.
12

Select the option below that best represents the amount of professional experience in the field of law enforcement or security.

• Some experience but less than 6 months
• 6 months but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2
• 2 years but less than 3
• 3 years or more

13

In regards to your experience listed above, please describe the tasks and duties you performed in the field of law enforcement or security. If you do not have experience in this area please enter N/A.
14

What locations are you willing to work?

• Malibu
• Santa Monica

Required Question