Substitute District Safety Officer

SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT SAFETY OFFICER BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the school principal or designee, patrol school buildings, yards, parking areas and supervise after-school events to maintain order and prevent illegal acts. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Tour school facilities to prevent altercations or campus disorder and to watch for students or outsiders engaged in illegal or inappro¬priate behavior. E Check students who appear to be out of class or visitors, who may be loitering, to prevent vandalism, thefts and other illegal activities. E Contact police department to report crimes; apprehend and hold suspects; investigate vandalism, thefts and illegal activities. E Assist in classroom if discipline problems arise; escort students from class to office. E Observe student behavior and report to the school nurse and adminis¬trators any erratic behavior to suggest drugs or physical abuse. E Transport ill students to office; transport money as required. E Supervise student lunch area; break up fights and disperse student gatherings when unruly. E Develop plans and direct emergency evacuations and other activities for safety of individuals. E Take custody of students brought in by Santa Ana Police Department. E Administer first aid; assist school nurse. E Cut locks for students with locker or bicycle problems; conduct bicycle safety checks and coordinate the registration of bicycles; check and secure facilities as directed. E Patrol front of school and traffic area as assigned. E Supervise after-school activities to provide physical safety for individuals and property. E Search for bombs if threats are received; observe and report hazards or activities which might result in negligence charges against the District. E Write reports. E Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF Radio codes and two_way radio operation. Health and safety regulations. Reading and writing communications skills. Applicable sections of State Education Code. Penal Code as it relates to juvenile; school rules. First aid and CPR. Search, seizure and investigative techniques. Police work, drugs, gangs, self_protection. ABILITY TO: Control vehicle traffic on school grounds. Deal with gang-related incidents. Lift heavy objects. Work independently with little direction. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Perform the essential functions of the job. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year in law enforcement or related experience. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license. First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate. Applicant must also show satisfactory proof of completion of the PC 832 course (Laws of Arrest) and proof of completion of one of the following courses: PC 832.2 (School Police Reserve Officer Training) or PC 823.3 (Campus Law Enforcement) or School Security Training (per Senate Bill 1620 and Education Code 38001.5). The documents (such as certificates or transcripts) verifying the above requirements must accompany the application. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Outdoor environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Walking campus grounds. Seeing to monitor student behavior, make reports and read materials. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Lifting or moving objects, normally not exceeding sixty (60) pounds but on occasion up to one hundred (100) pounds. Physical agility and stamina. Mobility to do running, climbing and jumping. HAZARDS: Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. Possible fights and confrontations. During student vacation periods, employees in this classification may be temporarily assigned to District Security or unskilled and semi_skilled main¬tenance tasks at either regular work location or at other school sites under Education Code Section 45110. Individuals not desiring reassignment shall take leave without pay. Accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Board Approved: (12/82 9/91 4/98 6/00) 5/01