District Police Officer (Sworn)

Salary: $90,348.00 – $109,824.00 Annually

Closing Date: 11/27/2025

Position Summary:

To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property and the prevention of crimes within the College’s jurisdiction; to ensure the safety and security of the College campus; and to provide assistance to students, faculty and staff.

Essential Functions:

1. Patrol assigned area on foot or in a vehicle; issue verbal or written citations for violations observed; enforce parking and related traffic ordinances; discover and prevent the commission of crimes and code violations; respond to and investigate traffic collisions.
2. Respond to calls for service including the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County and State laws, codes and regulations; respond to break ins and fire alarms; contact emergency agencies as needed.
3. Conduct investigations of various crimes committed; interview suspects, victims and witnesses in the field; make arrests as necessary; prepare reports on arrests, burglaries, disturbances and unusual circumstances observed.
4. Assist students, faculty and staff by providing directions and responding to questions and inquiries; provide service escorts for any person requiring assistance.
5. Respond to faculty, staff and student complaints in potentially hostile situations; intervene and mediate in disturbances and disputes.
6. Provide security, law enforcement and crowd control activities for a variety of special events on campus; escort speakers and special guests to and from events.
7. Maintain radio communications with dispatching center and other law enforcement officers.
8. Testify and present evidence in court as necessary.
9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

• One year of law enforcement experience is desirable.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in law enforcement, security or a related field.
• A valid California driver’s license is required at time of appointment.
  Possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic certificate or equivalent, which has been accepted by the State of California. Must be twenty (20) years old by the time on the final filing date and twenty-one (21) by the time of appointment.
• Successful completion of Government Code section 1031 requirements including psychological, medical and background investigations. A physical agility test and/or written test may be qualifying criteria.