THE VACANCY:
This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams.
There is currently one vacancy located at Back Bay High School (8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year).
All are welcome to apply and, at this time, Males will be certified for the current vacancy. The eligible list for this recruitment will remain active for six (6) months and will be utilized for future openings that may occur during the life of the list.
This recruitment will also be used for substitutes to work on an on-call, as needed basis.
Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, patrol and monitor an assigned District school campus and/or property to maintain order, safety and security; assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations; oversee and monitor the safety and protection of students, personnel, equipment and property; conduct, oversee and collect information for investigations; enforce school rules and student disciplinary policy; escort and direct authorized visitors and students to various school campus destinations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid First Aid/CPR certificate within first six months of employment.
Valid California class C driver's license.
Completion of State and District mandated training, as required.
Some positions may require the ability to speak, read or write in a designated second language.
THE EXAMINATION:
Exam Weight
Supplemental Questions: Qualifying
Written Examination: 50%
Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 50%
The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.
An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.
Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.
The virtual written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of November 6th. The virtual qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) is tentatively scheduled for the week of November 13th. You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of this recruitment.
Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.
If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com domains to your safe senders list.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Patrol and monitor an assigned District school campus and/or property to maintain order, safety and security; monitor lunch areas, walkways, restrooms, parking lots and adjacent areas; provide protective services to persons and property by monitoring and patrolling the school campus to prevent altercations or campus disorders and disruptions including vandalism, thefts and illegal activities; identify and prevent situational conflicts between student groups and individuals according to established guidelines and intervene as necessary.
Assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations; advise students regarding school rules and disciplinary policy to correct negative behaviors on campus; advise students of consequences of violation of rules; report inappropriate behavior and/or violations to school administrators.
Oversee and monitor the safety and protection of students, personnel, equipment and property; enforce school and District rules, regulations and policies for the safety and security of students, staff and property.
Retrieve and recover of student's property (lost and found) items left unattended on campus; transport unattended items to school office; document items and aid in the identification and recovery process; retrieve electronic device property; record confiscated device information into log; communicate with students and/or parents to return property.
Conduct, oversee and collect information for investigations; enforce school rules and student disciplinary policy; report inappropriate behavior and/or violations to school administrators; assist in the apprehension and detaining of suspects for police department when criminal activity is reported; provide information to police in matters of illegal student activity; work collaboratively with school site personnel and outside law enforcement agencies.
Escort and direct authorized visitors and students to various school campus destinations; assure non-students on campus are authorized visitors; provide general information and direction; monitor gates, entry walls, and exit check points to address and respond to unauthorized persons attempting to enter campus; escort students to office for disciplinary action or ill/injured students to health office as necessary; retrieve students as requested by administrators and/or staff; locate and contact students who are truant and/or loitering on campus and escort them back to class or and administrators office and/or administrator's office.
Unlock and lock gates, doors, lockers and school facilities as directed.
Monitor and observe student behavior and activity during passing periods and lunchtime; assure students arrive to class in a timely manner; assure students have proper permission slips outside of classrooms during instruction periods.
Respond to classroom calls of disturbance, behavior problems or related situations; respond to calls for safety assistance in special needs classrooms with students exhibiting disruptive behavior and disciplinary problems and diffuse behavior according to established procedures ad District policies.
Respond to other District facilities and provide safety support as requested.
Monitor campus for illegal activity; monitor backpacks, cars, and clothing as assigned; conduct student property and locker searches and related confiscation activities as directed according to established procedures and District policies.
Prevent illegal parking and loitering on school grounds according to established procedures; check vehicles for appropriate parking stickers; assist students with locker, bicycle, vehicle problems and locker maintenance as needed; monitor traffic flow at school sites to reduce congestion and assure safety.
Oversee student detention sessions after school; complete proper documents and forms; counsel students and others concerning violations of rules and regulations.
Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff and community and adhere to the diversity of each campus; communicate with students and staff to provide and receive information regarding school activities; communicate to students, parents or others in a designated second language as assigned by the position.
Communicate with students, administrators, faculty and staff concerning student behavior and assigned activities; report incidents involving students, personnel and the public to appropriate staff or administrator.
Collaborate with school administrators during emergency incidents on campus as necessary; perform tardy sweeps and participate in emergency lockdown drills; report safety, sanitary, fire hazards and maintenance and repair needs to appropriate authority; administer basic first aid to students and staff as necessary.
Utilize and respond to calls on a two-way radio to communicate with school office and other security personnel; drive a vehicle to conduct work as assigned.
Maintain routine records related to student misconduct, accidents, safety/security expenditures and assigned activities; prepare incident and observation reports; serve as a witness in student conferences, disciplinary hearings/proceedings as appropriate.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Supervise students during special or after school events; assure student safety during school site construction projects as needed.
Maintain school site video camera surveillance as directed; maintain photo library of tagging and vandalism incidents and student tracking systems.
Participate in school safety presentations to students, staff and community as requested.
May collaborate with staff in conducting welfare checks, home visits and providing guidance to students as directed.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic methods of individual and group supervision.
Basic interests, attitudes and emotional development of adolescents.
Applicable sections of the Education Code regarding truancy and security related issues.
Basic organizational, state and school laws, rules and regulations related to campus safety.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Health and safety regulations.
Principles and practices of patrol and security methods.
Adolescent behavior and group dynamics.
General investigative and law enforcement practices including requirements for conducting a legal search or seizure.
Crowd and traffic control techniques.
Basic record-keeping and report writing techniques.
Basic first aid and CPR procedures.
Active listening techniques.
Operation of a variety of office equipment, two-way radio, a computer and assigned software.
ABILITY TO:
Patrol and monitor an assigned District school campus or District property to maintain order and security.
Assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations.
Investigate occurrences of property damage and suspicious or criminal activity.
Serve as a liaison between school administrators, law enforcement agencies and the public.
Learn applicable sections of the State Penal Code, State Education Code, Motor Vehicle Code.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
Perform duties with patience, tact and good judgment and within established guidelines.
Learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Observe situations and accurately determine an effective course of action.
Maintain routine records and prepare incident reports.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prevent or break up student conflicts and fights.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Operate a variety of office equipment, two-way radio, a computer and assigned software.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Administer first aid and CPR as needed.
Communicate in a designated second language as assigned by the position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor/outdoor environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Evening or variable hours.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
Physical agility and stamina.
Climbing stairs.
Lifting or carrying injured or ill students and/or moderately heavy objects.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment.
Walking or running over uneven surfaces.
Seeing to monitor student behavior and assigned campus areas.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the two-way radio.
HAZARDS:
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti-social, illegal and violent behavior and confrontations.
Ewing Consulting, Inc. August 2016
