Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This posting is being extended and has a Final Filing Date of August 14, 2026. If you have previously submitted your application, you do not need to reapply as you are still being considered. 

Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Residential Programs, security guards will ensure the three sites on the Fremont campus are patrolled and buildings secured on a daily (24/7) basis. These sites include California School for the Blind (CSB), California School for the Deaf (CSDF) and the Diagnostic Center Northern California (DCN).

Duties include Guard and protect State property; control traffic around the Day bus area both morning and afternoon, assist bus drivers in maintaining safety procedures around students, monitor persons on and around the campus for any suspicious and/or illegal activity, contact California Highway Patrol (CHP) with any problem. Attend trainings, staff meetings and any other duties as assigned.

*Effective July 1, 2025, this classification is subject to the Personnel Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. This will result in a 3% pay reduction and will receive 5 hours of PLP 2025 each month. Additional information is available in the Human Resources Manual, Section 2113, Personal Leave Program (PLP) at CalHR Human Resources Manual Item 2113 (

** This position has a Pay Differential 515 - State Special Schools Recruitment and Retention of 10% of the base salary. The pay differential is not included in the salary listed below. **

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Willingness to work at nights, weekends, and or holidays. Willingness to drive a golf cart and be outside. This position is on the campuses of California School for the Blind, California School for the Deaf and Diagnostic Center North and is located on approximatley 99 acres. 

Special Requirements

PLEASE READ REGARDING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS

Individuals must have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. List eligibility may be obtained by meeting the minimum qualifications as outlined in the examination bulletin and obtaining a passing score on the Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire. The exam bulletin may be viewed on the California Department of Human Resources webpage or click on the link for the CalVet Security Exam. Please follow the instructions and complete the exam,  

If you need additional assistance contact the Human Resources Department.

This position requires a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test (TB), a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance. Additional information is provided after acceptance of a formal employment offer.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Possess reading, writing and mathematics skills

• Excellent, attendance, punctuality, and dependability 

• Attentive to detail and problem-solving skills

• Ability to multi-task and determine priorities independently

• Patience

• Possess good communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team member

• Self-motivated; flexible; and able to work independently and with a team

• Initiative, professionalism, and good judgement

Applicant should have the ability to work independently and with a team in a well-organized manner; and adhere to all applicable State law and regulations.

Previous security guard experience is a plus. 

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, and the CalPERS website,

The California School for the Blind is two blocks away from the Fremont Bart Station and has free parking on campus. 

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift

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