DISTRICT SECURITY OFFICER (SUBSTITUTE)

Pasadena Unified School District serves the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. The area is prominent for its numerous historical landmarks as well as the Rose Bowl Stadium and Tournament of Roses. PUSD currently serves over 15,000 students and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees, a District sponsored Induction program for those new to the profession (valued at $6000 / year), and discounts on before and after school child care for our employees. Join our team today!

Job Summary

This is a recruitment for SUBSTITUTE (hourly) District Security Officer to cover short and long term absences.

Requirements / Qualifications

Experience : Equivalent to one (1) year of full-time experience engaged in public or military law enforcement, plant security, etc., is required. Experience with adolescent groups involving discipline, safety and security is especially desired.

Education : Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, is required. Course work in police science through a Community College or a Military Technical School is desirable.

SPECIAL LICENSE OR LANGUAGE SKILLS

A current license issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (A Guard Card) and a valid First Aid / CPR card are required. A valid Class C California Driver's License is desirable. The ability to speak, read and write another language, such as Armenian and Spanish, is desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of a position with or without reasonable accommodation and without hazard to themselves or others, and possess skills sufficient to establish adult authority with students; must be capable of : lifting up to seventy-five (75) pounds and hold the weight for 20 seconds and repeat the exercise 3 times within 2 minutes; must have the strength and agility to protect self and others including students and staff from physical attack; standing without outside support for at least one (1) hour, walking at a rate 100 yards within 60 seconds and maintaining the pace for 5 minutes; running / trotting for at a rate of 100 yards in 40 seconds; bending down to touch the ground and rising again to a full upright position 10 consecutive times within 30 seconds; crawling with hands touching the ground for 10 yards within 20 seconds; stooping and remaining in squatting position for 30 seconds; ascending and descending a flight of at least 15 stairs within 20 seconds and repeating the exercise 3 times within 75 seconds.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES :

All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online at www.edjoin.org.

The following documents must be attached to the online application or your application will be disqualified :

1) Proof of completed education (Transcripts clearly indicated awarded diplomas and degrees)

2) Active Guard Card issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services

3) Valid Driver's License

4) CPR and First Aid Card

5) Updated Resume

• Current PUSD employees may :
• Submit a short application on Edjoin.com;
• Only provide documents needed to meet minimum qualifications;

Submit a transfer request to HR for positions in the same classification.

OK) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable.

NO) Translated transcripts are not acceptable.

NO) Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.

Comments and Other Information

BENEFITS :

Pasadena Unified School District offers exceptional benefits including :

Excellent health, dental, and vision plans with flexible options to meet varying needs with minimal out-of-pocket costs. The district offers multiple medical plans (HMOs and PPOs through Blue Cross / Blue Shield or Kaiser), dental plan with Delta Dental, and vision with VSP or Spectera.

Discounts with PUSD's Early Childhood Education Program for staff enrolling their children in preschool education

Discounts with Pasadena LEARNs Program for staff needing before & after school support as well as summer enrichment

For those new to the teaching profession, a District provided Induction program (value of $6000 per year) as well as coaching and mentoring support and ongoing professional development for all staff

Free annual health screening through partnership with SISC

District paid life insurance of $10,000

District paid AD&D coverage

Flexible Spending Account

For applicants who qualify, the District also offers a 457(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan

Membership with CALPERs or CalSTRS retirement systems

Up to 16 observed holidays per year

Disclosure : As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and / or an investigative consumer report on candidates / employees. The scope of the consumer report / investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas : verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records. For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission's Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396 - 3611.

Salary : $6,000