School Safety Officer

Job Description:

School Safety Officer

Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Safety and Security, the School Safety Officer provides safety and security support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for the safety and welfare of students while on school grounds; monitors personnel and/or visitors; communicates information in response to inquiries; and enforces the school and District rules and regulations pertaining to student academic behavior and drug prevention. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with safety student welfare, and security-related duties, in support of the Security Services Department, which directly support student learning and achievement.

The following alphabetical list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Collaborates with community agencies (e.g., law enforcement, courts, mental health agencies) to address individual cases and/or act regarding criminal activities, vandalism, ect. for the safety and security of the school site.
• Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff, parents, and visitors to ensure understanding of information and potential consequences of violating policies and procedures.
• Conducts and monitors fire drills, lock downs and other emergency procedure drills for compliance with established guidelines.
• Conducts home visits in collaboration with site staff (e.g., school counselor, psychologist, nurse, student advocate) to carry out health and welfare checks, attendance issues, to respond to emergencies in and around school campus, and other necessary reasons, utilizing assigned District patrol vehicle.
• Escorts students, school personnel and/or visitors for the purpsoe of providing direction, ensuring safety and providing site security.
• Maintains a variety of files and records (e.g., schedules, incident reports, emergency drill records) to
• ensure the availability of information for future reference and/or audit for compliance to established policies.
• Monitors student behavior during and between assigned periods and at student events (e.g., lunch room, classrooms, detention, dances, home games, 'time outs') to ensure student compliance with established guidelines, maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, and secure facility.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, hearings, etc. (e.g., court hearings, expulsion hearings) to convey and/or gather information required to perform job functions.
• Patrols school facilities (e.g., grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lots) to provide visibility, maintain security, and deter criminal activities.
• Prepares written materials (e.g., status reports, incident reports, referrals) to document activities, provides written reference, and/or conveys information.
• Provides traffic and parking control (e.g., before and after school, lunch, breaks) to maintain efficient traffic flow and use of parking lots.
• Refers incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc. to appropriate site personnel and/or city police to ensure follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.
• Responds to a variety of situations (e.g., accidents, injuries, vandalism, suspicious activities, alarms) during the school day and rotating on-call duty on nights and weekends, to take the appropriate actions in resolving immediate safety and/or security concerns.
• Responds to inquires from students and parents regarding campus security issues to provide information, direction, and/or referrals.
• Testifies in court proceedings for the purpose of providing information regarding alleged illegal activity.
• Transports student (e.g., to from home, court proceedings, or juvenile hall) to ensure the individual's arrival to specific destination.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Safety practices and procedures
• Health standards and hazards
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Current policies, codes. laws, regulations and procedures
• Use of job-related software applications, including virtual meeting platforms
• Business telephone techniques and etiquette
• Correct English usage, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and vocabulary
• District policies and procedures associated with educational processes
• District organization and locations

Skills and Abilities to:

• Operate standard office equipment utilizing pertinent software applications
• Prepare and maintain accurate records
• Plan and manage complex and responsible projects
• Plan and managing projects; problem solving, logical thinking
• Maintain confidentiality of Security Services files and records
• Display exemplary planning, prioritization and time management skills
• Communicate with diverse groups maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines and schedules; working with frequent interruptions, setting priorities; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Communicate with staff, parents, and public using patience and courtesy, and in a manner that reflects positively on the organizational unit
• Read, write, and communicate clearly in English; a second language (usually Spanish) may be desired
• Perform well under pressure for competing time-sensitive priorities
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential issues and situations

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and 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.

(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Two (2) years of experience working with youth and adults in an organized setting as an employee with a focus on law enforcement or security work.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• Valid, current California Driver's License to provide transportation to transport students, school staff, and others for home visits meetings, and other events and trainings associated with essential functions, duties and tasks.
• CPR/First Aid Certificates
• Pepper spray Certification (may be required)
• Arrest Control Techniques (ACT)
• SB 390 Certificate Mandated Training
• Other certifications and training (e.g., drug evaluation, Redirect, sexting) may be required

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• Pass the District's applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
• After offer of employment, obtain:
  • Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
  • Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)
  • Pre-employment physical exam E through District's provider

SALARY SCHEDULE:

Classified Salary Range: 28

Work Calendar: 206 Days

Work Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (8 hours/day)

Work Location: TBD

*Materials Required:*

1. Completed application

2. Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalency (copy of official transcript OR copy of diploma is acceptable)

3. Resume

4. Valid hands-on First Aid/CPR Certificate (online certificates are not accepted)

The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted. Only the most qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be invited to the examination process.

The examination process will include a situational exercise (50% weight). Those achieving a passing score on the situational exercise will be invited to the qualification appraisal interview (50% weight). Those candidates achieving a passing overall score of 70% out of 100% on both assessments will be placed on the Eligibility Listand the top three (3) ranks will be forwarded to the hiring authority for final interview and selection. The Eligibility List is valid for one (1) year from the certified date.

INITIAL TESTING TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:

SITUATIONAL EXERCISE: MONDAY, JULY 7, 2025

QUALIFICATION APPRAISAL INTERVIEW: MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025

The examination process dates are subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email to the address listed on your application.

PASSING THE EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through this website. Resumes may be uploaded, but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information of your supervisors. The experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you. The examination process/examination date is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email to the email address listed on your application.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Personnel Specialist Alejandra Venegas-Chaves at (559) 675-4500 Ext 294 or email alejandravenegaschav@maderausd.org.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Madera Unified School District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request, including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator:

Prince Marshall

Executive Director of Student and Family Support Services

1820 Howard Road, Madera, CA 93637

559-416-5826

Closing Date/Time: Mon, 30 Jun 2025

Salary:

22.15 - 28.97 Hourly