Job Posting: CSB Security Guard

Department of Education - School for the Blind

JC-536922
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CSB Security Guard
SECURITY GUARD

$3,167.00 - $3,963.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/20/2026

Job Description and Duties

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 (www.calhr.ca.gov). **

** Based on California Code of Regulation 599.685, this position will receive a one-time Special In-Grade Salary Adjustment (SISA) of 5% upon the completion of six months of qualifying service after appointment.**

** 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 Duty Statement.

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-536922
Position #(s):
184-810-1985-006
Working Title:
CSB Security Guard
Classification:
SECURITY GUARD
$3,167.00 - $3,963.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Alameda County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California School for the Blind provides intensive, disability-specific educational services to students who have primary learning needs related to their visual impairment. The school serves as a statewide resource to provide expertise to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and families in evidenced-based assessment, specialized curriculum, cutting-edge research and technology, and innovative models of instruction that prepare students for adult life. The California School for the Blind is under the State Special Schools and Services Division. 

This position is located in Fremont, California.

For more information visit our website at www.csb-cde.ca.gov.
Department Website: http://www.csb-cde.ca.gov

Special Requirements

This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and/or Test.
  • Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Clearance.
Upon acceptance of an official, written, formal offer, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/20/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Education - School for the Blind
Attn: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Education - School for the Blind
Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
• 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, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.csb-cde.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Danny Phan
(510) 936-5584
careers@csb-cde.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Equal Opportunity Director
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Applicant Checklist

Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted:

1. State of California Employment Application (STD 678). Application must be completed in its entirety. Resumes do not substitute for completion of STD 678.

2. Exam Required for all civil service positions. Has the exam for the specific position you are applying for been taken? If not, please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position.
Exam Bulletin - Security Guard
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4324

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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