This posting is for candidates who would like to be considered for any and all Culture Keeper (formerly School Security Officer) openings at OUSD. This is not an advertisement of a current vacancy at OUSD but rather an opportunity to submit applications to be screened for anticipated vacancies. Please also apply to any site specific positions you may be interested in.

 

Opportunities to work overtime available. 

 

 

TITLE:

 

 

Culture Keeper

REPORTS TO:

Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:

 

 

As Assigned

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

FLSA:

 

 

Non-Exempt

WORK YEAR/HOURS:

207 days/7.5 hours or duty days and hour as assigned

ISSUED:

 

Revised: June 27, 2007

Revised: October 2021

Revised: December 2022

SALARY GRADE:

WTCL 207 / Range 28

                                                                                   

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform a variety of proficient, prescribed duties requiring good communication skills, including assisting others in the workplace; provide work direction to assigned staff, monitor an assigned school campus; maintain order, safety and monitor; assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations. Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community; communicate with students and staff to provide and receive information regarding school activities.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.  Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Proficient, prescribed methods of individual and group supervision

Requirements to maintain a school environment in a safe and orderly condition

Attitudes, interests and emotional development of adolescents and teenagers

Good communication and interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

District policies regarding student discipline, health, safety and other procedures

First aid techniques

 

ABILITIY TO:

 

PREREQUISITES:

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school plus related courses and three (3) years of relevant experience.

Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable

 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions; exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses; occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally 50+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.