School Police Officer
Job in
Montebello, Los Angeles County, California, 90640, USA
Listing for:
Montebello Unified School District
Per diem
position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: School Police Officer (As Needed)
Position Information
This is an Open Competitive recruitment to establish an eligibility list for various temporary as‑needed positions. This eligibility list may be used to fill additional vacancies or as‑needed assignments that occur within twelve months (the term of the list). Incumbents in this classification are responsible for providing law enforcement and protection to students, personnel, equipment, and property of the District.
General Purpose
Under direction from a supervising peace officer, provides law enforcement and protection to students, personnel, equipment, and property of the District; patrols District grounds, facilities, parking lots, and specified off‑site locations to enforce District rules and regulations, applicable laws and traffic regulations, and to protect property and persons; observes and controls behavior of students and non‑students, provides assistance to District officials, staff, students, parents, citizens, and public safety agencies as appropriate;
investigates crimes, accidents, vandalism, and detains persons suspected of criminal behavior; and, as assigned, performs related duties.
Distinguishing Characteristics
A School Police Officer differs from a Sergeant in that the former performs police work in the protection of District property, the apprehension of suspects, and the prevention, control, and investigation of crimes against District facilities, personnel, or students. The latter supervises other school police officers and school resource officers for the purpose of crime prevention or training functions of the School Police Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Patrols, stakes out, and responds to intrusion alarm reports at District schools, offices and other facilities.Maintains law and order at District facilities, including prevention and control of incidents of violence directed against District facilities, personnel, or students.Enforces violations of California vehicle codes and penal codes, and all other violations of City, County, State, and federal law and statutes as necessary.Cooperates with local law‑enforcement agencies in the prevention, control, and investigation of anti‑social or illegal activities by persons or groups directed against District facilities, personnel or students.Apprehends and interrogates those suspected of committing or attempting to commit crimes affecting District facilities, personnel, or students.Investigates crimes affecting District facilities, personnel, and students.Performs special protective duties as directed.Observes, collects, preserves, and records physical and oral evidence of crimes, including fingerprints.Determines class of crime; modus operandi' and the extent of loss, damage, or injury; and analyzes information in order to solve or reduce the incidence of criminal acts involving District facilities, personnel or students.Responds to, by telephone or radio, communications with Police Officers in mobile units and Campus Security Officers.Identifies, locates, and interviews witnesses; and attempts to locate and recover stolen property.Checks police files and records for modus operandi and possible suspects.Prepares reports about crimes against District property and offenses against District personnel and students.Serves civil process for the District; attends and participates in hearings and trials of defendants.May make public appearances as a speaker on matters relating to the School Police Department and District security measures.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of
California Penal Code, the California State Education Code, and City and County ordinances relating to theft, burglary, arson, malicious mischief, trespass, other criminal matters, and law enforcement activities.Methods, techniques, procedures, and equipment used in law enforcement, security, safety, and patrol operations.Legal provisions pertaining to arrest, search and seizure, property damage, theft, and trespassing.Sections of the California Welfare and Institutions Code that pertain to juvenile court law.Conflict resolution skills and excellent interpersonal communication…
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