JOB DESCRIPTION

A lateral police officer must successfully complete a P.O.S.T certified on-the-job Field Training Program and complete a 12-month probationary period.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot, bike or by vehicle.

Answer calls for the protection of life, property, and the enforcement of local, county and state laws.

Protect individuals and control crowds during assemblies or disturbances.

Investigate and prepare written reports on accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, thefts, and disturbances of the peace.

Gather evidence and interview witnesses.

Apprehend violators, testify in court as necessary.

Guard property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.

Give information and direct the public.

Administer First Aid.

Assist in the orientation of District personnel regarding security measures.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Investigative and law enforcement procedures.

Criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies.

Establish and maintain effective working conditions in a diverse multi-cultural and multi-ethnic educational environment.

Successfully complete a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certfied Police Taining Academy and meet all District and State requirements needed to obtain a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.

Observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.

Assess situations and persons accurately.

Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.

Write accurate and comprehensive reports.

Use and care for firearms.

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Learn law enforcement procedures pertaining to arrest, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.

Learn law and ordinances relating to theft, burglary, arson, and malicious mischief and trespassing.

Learn District and campus rules and regulations regarding security, safety and conduct.

Interpret and follow oral and written instructions.

Learn to write clear and concise reports.

Learn to interview suspects, complainants and witnesses.

Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.

Analyze situation and adopt an effective course of action.

Perform duties under scheduled working conditions.

Accept direction from others willingly.

Use restraint in enforcement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate

Applicants must be 21 years of age at time of application

A U.S. Citizen or a permanent Resident Alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship prior to testing

Possess a valid California Class "C" Drivers license

LATERAL: Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and/or a current up-to-date P.O.S.T. requalification certificate AND one year full-time law enforcement experience.

PRE-SERVICE: Graduation from a California P.O.S.T. certified police academy within the past three years OR proof of a California P.O.S.T. requalification certificate.

Meet specific physical, psychological and medical requirements established by the college

Successfully pass a physical agility test; an in-depth background investigation; psychological and polygraph examinations

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of sixty (60) college units or possession of an Associate Degree is highly desirable.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Possess effective interpersonal skills enabling a candidate to deal effectively with a diverse population of students, staff and the public; exhibit a pleasant, cooperative, fair, unbiased and polite attitude in carrying out law enforcement duties; ability to remain calm and maintain order in emergency or threatening situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfactorily complete an in-depth medical examination.

Applicants must be in good physical condition, free from disease or defects that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the duties of this position.

VISION: At least 20/100 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye.

COLOR VISION: Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying.

HEARING: No greater than 25dB loss in the better ear as average over the test frequencies of 500,100, 2000 and 3000 HZ. In the case of questionable, unusual or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's qualifications will be determined by a Medical doctor.

ORAL INTERVIEW

Successful candidates will be required to pass a physical agility examination and an extensive background investigation prior to being eligible for a conditional offer of employment.

If a conditional offer is received, a candidate will be required to complete a polygraph examination; a psychological examination and a medical examination before being eligible for hire.

The training program consists of academy coursework, on-the-job training exercise, and a review by the College Police Chief. Successful completion of the basic police training Academy is a requirement to be eligible for promotion to the position of Police Officer. Failure to maintain satisfactory progress during the training program or to satisfy the District or P.O.S.T. requirements for promotion to College Police Officer will end a candidate's eligibility for participation in the program and employment with the District.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Use of weapons.

SALARY: $5,522 per month.

Employees contribute 7% of their earnings toward the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit proof of COVID Vaccination, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.