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Bus Security Assistant
Description of Duties
This is a security position responsible for the safety and protection of students riding the school bus. Duties involve riding an assigned bus while monitoring student behavior and detecting safety hazards and assisting the Bus Driver with accidents or emergencies that occur while on the road. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Transportation or other higher-level employee.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- One (1) year paid full-time or it’s part-time equivalent* experience in the supervision or operation of a school bus or operation of a common carrier of people (such as Greyhound or Trailways), or as a bus operations expeditor, bus trainer or instructor, or in bus security; OR
- One year paid full-time or it’s part-time equivalent* experience in an occupation involved with the enforcement of peace and order such as a security guard, police officer, forest ranger or armored vehicle guard; OR
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State recognized college or university with a minimum of thirty (30) college credits; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as described by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.
Special Requirements:
Valid Registration as a Security Guard with the New York State Department of State is required.
Depending upon assignment, possession of a current Class *B* or Class *C* Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a *P* (Passenger) endorsement and *S* (School Bus) endorsement, issued by the State of New York at the time of appointment (must be twenty-one (21) years of age in order to be eligible to obtain required driver’s license).
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
