Hesperia USD Police

[zeoc]

Does anyone have any information on the Hesperia Unified School District Police? Thanks.

[SgtCHP]

Here is information from a 2007 posting:

November 19, 2007 Send Interest Request


HESPERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Position Title: SCHOOL POLICE OFFIER
Position Type: Police
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Job Description
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DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Hesperia Unified School District Police Chief, the incumbent will perform a variety of investigative and protective duties of a School District Police Officer as authorized by Education Code Section 39670 et. seq. and as a peace officer of the State of California as authorized by Section 830.32 of the California Penal Code.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conducts investigations into criminal acts occurring on District property, including bus transportation and makes arrests as required by law.
- Patrols buildings and grounds to provide protection against vandalism, burglary, arson, trespassing and theft.
- Makes recommendations regarding security matters and prepares written reports to be submitted to prosecuting agencies and/or school administrators for possible suspension or expulsion; counsels juvenile offenders and advises parents.
- Conducts investigations of crimes against property and persons, identifies types of crime and collects, preserves and impounds evidence; attends court hearings or trials as required.
- Maintains orderly control of large crowds and enforces safety regulations at special events (athletic events, dances, plays, open houses, etc...) and other events as assigned.
- Enforces parking regulations on District property.
- Walk-tests schools and central offices to ensure that the intrusion system is operating properly.
- Cooperates with other law enforcement agencies.
- Establishes, maintains and/or supports standards of personal conduct and discipline in accordance with the current discipline policy approved by the District.
- Provides instructional intervention programs relating to gang activity and drug/substance abuse.
- Conducts and participates in training courses; prepares reports and correspondence.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Serves warrants and civil papers.
- Transports District monies or mail.
- Performs other duties reasonably related to the job class as assigned.

ABILITY TO: Collect and preserve evidence, prepare cases for complaint and represent the District in court; ability to write complete and concise reports; emotional stability and physical condition necessary to perform the duties of the job class; ability to collect and analyze information and make independent judgments; ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with pupils, staff, law enforcement agencies and the public; must have good interpersonal communication skills and must be able to relate well with young people and diverse cultures.



Additional Information
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 12:00pm (NOON) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2007. HESPERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT/CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT PAPER APPLICATION MUST BE TURNED IN WITH PROOF OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATION. YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FROM OUR WEBSITE HESPERIA.ORG ** PLEASE REFERENCE JOB BULLETIN NUMBER 0708-155 ** This position is a non-bargaining unit, classified management position. As a classified supervisory employee, the successful candidate will receive 22 days of paid vacation plus 3 days of unpaid non-work administrative leave; 14 holidays (including [1] birthday holiday), excellent District family medical, dental and vision coverage. Disability insurance and $80,000 in life insurance for the employee only is also paid by the District. This position is covered under the PERS Retirement system. STARTING DATE: As soon as possible after offer of employment. ASSIGNMENT: The incumbent will have District-wide law enforcement responsibilities with primary assignment to one of the secondary sites. SELECTION PROCESS: All applicants must submit a Hesperia Unified School District classified application. Resume` and letters of reference are desirable. Applications will be paper screened to determine if the applicant meets minimum qualifications. An extensive background check will also be undertaken. Only those applicants exhibiting the best qualifications will be invited to an oral interview. Proof of a high school diploma or GED is required (applicant must provide copy) with submission of each application. The applicant MUST furnish this proof in order for the application to be considered.

Job Requirements
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Age over the age of 18
Education High School Diploma or GED/graduate of P.O.S.T. approved law enforcement training adademy with an emphasis on 830.1 or 830.2 of the Penal Code
Experience Must ppossess a current P.O.S.T certificate or currently employed as a Level One Reserve with a Level One Reserve P.O.S.T. Certificate with 10 minimum years field experience. Five years expr. in public schools &/or w/local law enfrcmnt. agency is pref'rd
Additional Requirement :
Advanced knowledge of modern investigative and law enforcement procedures; knowledge of applicable State and municipal codes, especially the California Education Code as they apply to law enforcement in a school environment; knowledge of court procedures. OTHER: Possession of a valid California driver’s license and qualified to render basic first aid. Applicant must be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (Government Code 1031) is required. BACKGROUND/INVESTIGATION/TESTING:The selected applicant will be fingerprinted and must receive Department of Justice clearance and FBI clearance (paid for by the successful candidate). A thorough P.O.S.T. background check will be made. The selected applicant must also successfully pass psychological testing, a P.O.S.T. standard physical and a polygraph exam. A tuberculosis test is required.

Salary Information
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Entry Level Salary: $70654 annual
Top Pay: $79521

Contact Information
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Linda Canfield
linda.canfield@hesperia.org
HESPERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
15576 Main St.
Hesperia, California 92345
ph: (und)efi-ned


http://www.policeone.com/careers/1630043/

[pappabacon]

Entry Level Salary: $70654 annual

Wow, that seems like a lot for a School Police, or any entry level LEO position!

[nobodyjr]

Wow, that seems like a lot for a School Police, or any entry level LEO position!

You have to have ten years on the job in the field before you can apply for this.

[pappabacon]

You have to have ten years on the job in the field before you can apply for this.

Guess I should have read the whole thing.:o

[BobbyB]

I believe their Officers are considered management, thats why the starting pay is so good. If I read the posting right, it looks like they want either a regular POST plus 5 years school / LE experience, OR a Reserve Level 1 POST with 10 years field experience.

From what I have heard (so may be off a little), they only have 7-10 officers. I've been told that the Admin is good and they have supplied the troops with all the toys.

[McGruff]

This is Herperia's present day qualifications:

DEADLINE*: 7/02/09 by 5:00 PM
BULLETIN : #0809-111
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING:
LATERAL APPLICANTS for this sworn position must be a graduate of a P.O.S.T. approved basic (or extended format) police academy and possess a basic P.O.S.T. certificate.
PRE-SERVICE APPLICANTS for this sworn position must have completed (within the last 30 months) either a P.O.S.T. approved basic police academy OR a P.O.S.T. approved extended-format academy. NOTE: Applications will be accepted from candidates currently enrolled in a basic, or extended format, police academy. The academy must be completed before the date of hire. The applicant must furnish the aforementioned proof in order for the application to be considered.
Must have a valid CA driver's license and qualified to render basic first aid. Must be a citizen of the US or a perm. resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Return applications by mail or in person to 15576 Main Street, Hesperia,CA 92345 by closing date and time.
*NOTE ON DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted: 1) in the office until 5:00PM or 2) in the drop box by 8:00AM the following morning.

http://www.edjoin.org/viewPosting.aspx?postingID=283445&countyID=36

[417Lt]

The California SPB / VPOS system has had an announcement for this position for almost a year now. It makes me wonder; decent pay, CalPERs transferability; what's wrong? :confused:

[R1pilot]

For all the training/experience they are requiring, $70654 annually is not a whole lot of cash...

[McGruff]

^ Read my post on the current qualifications

[zeoc]

Thanks for the information. I tried looking for a department website but couldn't find anything. I have applied so I will see what happens. Cheers.