Police Officer – 3 Positions (Lateral/Academy Graduate)

Glendale, CA
Glendale Community College

Salary: $5,838.40 – $6,436.85 Monthly

Position Summary:

The Police Officer is a sworn position within the College Police Department. Police Officers perform work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and Board policy. Apprehends and arrests suspects, investigates unsafe and hazardous conditions, provides first-aid, responds to requests for assistance and reports of crime in progress, investigate incidents and prepare appropriate reports. May work weekends, overtime, holidays, and variable shifts.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols District property to discourage and apprehend lawbreakers; detects fire, safety and health problems; to provide physical security for buildings and District property.
  • Responds to calls or requests for service regarding police related activity including but not limited to accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, altercations, investigating unsafe conditions that may pose a hazard to the safety or heath of employees and students, and/or requests for aid/assistance; makes observations and takes appropriate action.
  • Responds to requests to investigate unsafe conditions that may pose a hazard to the safety or health of students and employees.
  • Performs emergency first aid and stabilizes injured persons prior to the arrival of paramedics.
  • Arrests, searches and interrogates suspects in accordance with law enforcement codes and regulations.
  • Patrols parking lots; regulates traffic; issues parking and traffic citations and warnings; may conduct preliminary review of parking citation appeals.
  • Provides appropriate service, including information and assistance, to all members of the college community consistent with college policies and practices.
  • Gathers evidence and testifies in court as required.
  • Safely operate an automobile, SUV, or truck to respond to calls for service, observations, and emergency situations.
  • Safely operate police weapons including but not limited to firearms, Taser, and batons.
  • Investigates reports of criminal activity and violations of State and Federal statutes, codes and District regulations.
  • Assists the Glendale Police Department, District’s Attorney’s office and other law enforcement agencies with filing cases in the prosecution of a case.
  • Interviews, interrogates, and records statements from witnesses, suspects, and victims. Identifies relevant facts and prepares investigative reports on incidents and cases for follow up and/or filing with appropriate law enforcement officials.
  • Implements district emergency plan which includes but is not limited to: following the ICS system of response, responding to emergencies, and training faculty, staff, and students on emergency procedures.
  • Takes appropriate police action to assist the public as required by law.
  • Provides work direction to lower-level staff. May supervise cadets.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of a P.O.S.T. certified Regular Basic Police Academy certificate.
  • Possess a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License.
  • Successfully pass P.O.S.T pre-placement written, physical agility, psychological, medical exams, and extensive background investigation.
  • Must possess a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License.
  • Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment as a peace officer.