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Salary
$111,817.62 - $136,247.22 Annually
Location
Victor Valley Union High School District, 16350 Mojave Dr. 92395, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
26-080
Department
Superintendent's Office
Division
SCHOOL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date
03/05/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
MGT

    DESCRIPTION

    BENEFITS

Job Summary & Examination Date

CONTINUOUS

THIS EMPLOYMENT POSTING IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR THE 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR.

POSITION: DISTRICT POLICE OFFICER (RANGE 27M)
SITE/LOCATION: SCHOOL POLICE DEPARTMENT/DISTRICT OFFICE COMPLEX
DAYS: 261
HOURS: 8 HOURS/DAY (7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.)
SALARY: RANGE 30M ($111,817.62 - $136,247.22 ANNUALLY)

The following attachments are required and must be attached to the application upon submission:
1. Resume
2. P.O.S.T. Certificate
3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
4. CPR/First Aid
5. Valid CA Driver's License

Under general supervision, the School Resource Officer is assigned to one or more school sites to protect life and property; responds to alarms and calls for assistance; performs a variety of investigative and protective duties to provide security services in assigned areas of the District; performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications Required to Apply

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

The following attachments are required:

1. Resume
2. P.O.S.T. Certificate
3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
4. CPR/First Aid
5. Valid CA Driver's License


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A. Graduation from High School. College Degree preferred.

B. Supplemental coursework typically be acquired through completion of applicable criminal justice courses in an accredited college, completion of a P.O.S.T. approved municipal law enforcement training academy required. Existing law requires United States citizenship.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • A certificate stating freedom from Tuberculosis.
  • Successful completion of a field training program.
  • Basic P.O.S.T. Certificates required.
  • Possession of current First Aid Certification.
  • Possession of current CPR Certification.
  • A valid California Driver’s License and proof of insurability with the District.
  • Permit to Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW Permit) shall be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Incumbents in the classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

  • Is assigned to one or more sites for extended periods of time to assist school administrators in maintaining school regulations.
  • Patrols buildings and grounds on foot or in a radio equipped vehicle to provide protection against vandalism, burglary, arson, trespassing and theft.
  • Maintains radio communication with District security personnel and responds to dispatch calls for assistance promptly and professionally.
  • Conducts investigations of crimes against property and persons or criminal acts occurring on District property, including bus transportation and makes arrests as required by law.
  • Makes recommendations regarding security matters.
  • Prepares written reports to be submitted to prosecuting agencies and/or school administrators for possible suspension or expulsion.
  • Identifies the type of crime and collects, preserves and impounds evidence.
  • Attends court hearings or trials as required. Serves warrants and civil papers and makes arrests as required by law.
  • Prepares cases to obtain restitution for damage to or theft of District property.
  • Diffuses rumors of aggressive behavior on a daily basis.
  • Counsels students and advises parents.
  • Identifies confrontations on campus and gives classroom talks regarding youth and the law.
  • Establishes, maintains and/or supports standards of personal conduct and discipline in accordance with the current discipline policy approved by the Board of Education.
  • Assists and cooperates with administrators, school staff and other law enforcement agencies.
  • Follows all procedures consistent with district established policies, school police directives and school site administrative procedures.
  • Participates in programs related to law enforcement and safety education.
  • May assist in the preparation of the school site emergency procedure plan.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities / Working Conditions

KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • Law enforcement and security methods including investigative procedures and techniques.
  • Applicable federal, town, city, state, county and District rules, regulations and policies including laws of arrest, legal rights of citizens, court procedures and rules of evidence.
  • Applicable sections of the State Education, Government, Penal, Health and Safety Codes, and juvenile law.
  • Principles and practices of supervision and training.
  • Budget preparation and control.
  • Interviewing and interrogation techniques
  • Crime, accident, emergency and traffic accident investigation techniques.
  • Patrol and surveillance techniques.
  • Crisis intervention techniques.
  • District organization, operations, policies and objectives
  • Modern police methods, procedures and equipment.
  • Report writing and record-keeping techniques.
  • Traffic control techniques.
  • Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

ABILITY TO:
  • Direct and schedule the operations and activities of the District security department.
  • Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
  • Protect and preserve the personnel, property and students in a school district. Interpret, apply and enforce laws, rules and regulations.
  • Detain, interrogate suspects and interview complainants and witnesses.
  • Direct investigations, make arrests and detect and prevent criminal activity.
  • Work cooperatively with town, city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
  • Recommend improvements in department operations and changes in policies and procedures.
  • Develop and implement effective police and security procedures and methods.
  • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
  • Sit and drive in a vehicle.
  • Prepare and deliver effective written and oral presentations.
  • Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive incident and statistical reports.
  • Plan, coordinate and supervise staff training programs.
  • Work independently with little direction.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Meet schedules and timelines.
  • Work confidentially with discretion.
  • Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES
  • Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
  • Running, walking and standing for extended periods of time.
  • Seeing to read, compose written materials and monitor student activities.
  • Operating a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
  • Lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Pass a physical agility test. (Optional)

Employer
Victor Valley Union High School District
Address

16350 Mojave Drive

Victorville, California, 92395-3655

Phone
760-955-3201
Website
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