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Location : Berkeley, CA
Job Type: Eligibility Only
Job Number: 2024-03-01-2
Department: Facilities
Opening Date: 03/01/2024
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Basic Function and Representative Duties
Shift Hours are: 10:30 pm- 6:00 am
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assure the safety of District staff, students and properties; patrol assigned areas of District properties and facilities before, during and after school hours, at night, on weekends and holidays; investigate occurrences of property damage and suspicious or criminal activity; enforce laws and regulations and respond to emergency situations.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
•Assure the safety of District staff, students and property; patrol assigned areas of District properties and facilities on foot and in patrol vehicle before, during and after school hours; at night, on weekends and holidays; monitor and inspect security of doors, windows and gates
•Inspect and monitor the security of doors, windows and gates; reset alarm systems and test for proper operation as necessary; detect and report fire and safety hazards; respond to fire and burglar alarms and extinguish small fires; summon and communicate with police and fire department personnel as needed
•Investigate and report unusual, suspicious or criminal activities; investigate complaints and security notifications related to trespassing, loitering, vandalism and other criminal activities; assure users of District properties have appropriate permits
•Contact and assist police with investigation of criminal activities; contact and assist fire department with matters related to alarms, detectors and fires
•Perform temporary repairs on school and District facilities as appropriate; notify appropriate personnel for needed repairs
•Assist with special events as directed; assist other campus security with crowd control, vandalism, graffiti, gang activity and fights as necessary
•Prepare and maintain reports related to security of District premises and daily activities, events and incidents; provide documentation related to illegal activity to District administrators and police as requested
•Communicate with other campus security and staff, administrators, parents, students, police and fire departments, alarm companies and others to exchange information to resolve issues and concerns
•Operate and respond to calls on a two-way radio; drive a vehicle to conduct work
•Operate a variety of security and safety equipment including fire extinguishers, handcuffs, mobile phones, handheld radios, pepper spray and mace
•Remain on-call for emergency situations as assigned
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods and practices of effective security techniques
Applicable sections of the California Penal Code, State Education Code, and Motor Vehicle Code
Traffic laws, defensive driving techniques and rules of the road
Operate a patrol vehicle to conduct work
Investigation and report writing techniques
Record-keeping techniques
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Oral and written communication skills
First aid and CPR/AED techniques
ABILITY TO:
Patrol and monitor assigned District property and facilities to provide security and protection to students, personnel, equipment, and property
Patrol effectively, detecting and preventing problems within established guidelines
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Meet schedules and time lines
Maintain records and prepare reports
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system
Analyze situations quickly and adopt a safe and effective course of actions
Detect and report fire and safety hazards
Organize and write clear and concise reports of incidents
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Use hand and power tools to secure buildings, doors, windows, and other areas
Education, Experience and Other Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of security-related experience
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license and safe driving record
Valid certification in use of baton, handcuffs, mace and pepper spray
Valid certification in SB 1626, First Aid, CPR, AED and other mandated trainings
Incumbents in this class are required to complete coursework and receive the BSIS certification
Working Conditions and Additional Information
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Climbing stairs
Walking, sitting and standing for extended periods of time
Seeing to monitor District activities and property, read and write reports
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Dexterity of fingers and hands to operate assigned equipment
Walking and running
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds
Physical agility and stamina
HAZARDS:
Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions
Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti-social, illegal and violent behavior
Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases
May come in contact with armed and dangerous individuals
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed.
The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof.
ONLY the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test requires and is mandated to have a passing score of 70 on each of the three parts of the test.
All other tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.
All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.
As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each those processes may be determined at any step in the processes.
Qualified candidates will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination(s)/test(s).
Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.
OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employee's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testi?es or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
2020 Bonar Street, Room 116
Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: 510-486-9338
Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.
BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:
1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service.
4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service.
10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service.
15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year.
Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above.
HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)
Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)
New Year's Holiday (2 Days)
Martin Luther King's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday
Washington's Birthday
Spring Board Holiday
Malcolm X's Birthday
Memorial Day
School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.
HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:
Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.
01
Do you possess a valid CA Driver's License?
02
Are you able to work evening shifts from 10:30 pm - 6:00 am?
03
Have you completed coursework and received an SB 1626 certificate? (please attach documentation)
04
Do you have a valid certification in First Aid, CPR, AED, and other mandated training?
Required Question
Location : Berkeley, CA
Job Type: Eligibility Only
Job Number: 2024-03-01-2
Department: Facilities
Opening Date: 03/01/2024
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Basic Function and Representative Duties
Shift Hours are: 10:30 pm- 6:00 am
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assure the safety of District staff, students and properties; patrol assigned areas of District properties and facilities before, during and after school hours, at night, on weekends and holidays; investigate occurrences of property damage and suspicious or criminal activity; enforce laws and regulations and respond to emergency situations.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
•Assure the safety of District staff, students and property; patrol assigned areas of District properties and facilities on foot and in patrol vehicle before, during and after school hours; at night, on weekends and holidays; monitor and inspect security of doors, windows and gates
•Inspect and monitor the security of doors, windows and gates; reset alarm systems and test for proper operation as necessary; detect and report fire and safety hazards; respond to fire and burglar alarms and extinguish small fires; summon and communicate with police and fire department personnel as needed
•Investigate and report unusual, suspicious or criminal activities; investigate complaints and security notifications related to trespassing, loitering, vandalism and other criminal activities; assure users of District properties have appropriate permits
•Contact and assist police with investigation of criminal activities; contact and assist fire department with matters related to alarms, detectors and fires
•Perform temporary repairs on school and District facilities as appropriate; notify appropriate personnel for needed repairs
•Assist with special events as directed; assist other campus security with crowd control, vandalism, graffiti, gang activity and fights as necessary
•Prepare and maintain reports related to security of District premises and daily activities, events and incidents; provide documentation related to illegal activity to District administrators and police as requested
•Communicate with other campus security and staff, administrators, parents, students, police and fire departments, alarm companies and others to exchange information to resolve issues and concerns
•Operate and respond to calls on a two-way radio; drive a vehicle to conduct work
•Operate a variety of security and safety equipment including fire extinguishers, handcuffs, mobile phones, handheld radios, pepper spray and mace
•Remain on-call for emergency situations as assigned
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods and practices of effective security techniques
Applicable sections of the California Penal Code, State Education Code, and Motor Vehicle Code
Traffic laws, defensive driving techniques and rules of the road
Operate a patrol vehicle to conduct work
Investigation and report writing techniques
Record-keeping techniques
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Oral and written communication skills
First aid and CPR/AED techniques
ABILITY TO:
Patrol and monitor assigned District property and facilities to provide security and protection to students, personnel, equipment, and property
Patrol effectively, detecting and preventing problems within established guidelines
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Meet schedules and time lines
Maintain records and prepare reports
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system
Analyze situations quickly and adopt a safe and effective course of actions
Detect and report fire and safety hazards
Organize and write clear and concise reports of incidents
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Use hand and power tools to secure buildings, doors, windows, and other areas
Education, Experience and Other Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of security-related experience
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license and safe driving record
Valid certification in use of baton, handcuffs, mace and pepper spray
Valid certification in SB 1626, First Aid, CPR, AED and other mandated trainings
Incumbents in this class are required to complete coursework and receive the BSIS certification
Working Conditions and Additional Information
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Climbing stairs
Walking, sitting and standing for extended periods of time
Seeing to monitor District activities and property, read and write reports
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Dexterity of fingers and hands to operate assigned equipment
Walking and running
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds
Physical agility and stamina
HAZARDS:
Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions
Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti-social, illegal and violent behavior
Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases
May come in contact with armed and dangerous individuals
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed.
The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof.
ONLY the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test requires and is mandated to have a passing score of 70 on each of the three parts of the test.
All other tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.
All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.
As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each those processes may be determined at any step in the processes.
Qualified candidates will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination(s)/test(s).
Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.
OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employee's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testi?es or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
2020 Bonar Street, Room 116
Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: 510-486-9338
Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.
BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:
1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service.
4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service.
10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service.
15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year.
Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above.
HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)
Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)
New Year's Holiday (2 Days)
Martin Luther King's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday
Washington's Birthday
Spring Board Holiday
Malcolm X's Birthday
Memorial Day
School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.
HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:
Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.
01
Do you possess a valid CA Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you able to work evening shifts from 10:30 pm - 6:00 am?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you completed coursework and received an SB 1626 certificate? (please attach documentation)
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a valid certification in First Aid, CPR, AED, and other mandated training?
Required Question
