Police Officer

Sacramento, CA
Los Rios Community College District (CA)

Salary: $7,424.61 – $9,394.51 Monthly

Closing Date: 6/30/2025

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief of Police/designee and subject to District regulations and Los Rios Police Department (LRPD) General Orders, provide police services at District locations, protecting life and property using a community-based policing approach that fosters positive public relations; investigate crimes; enforce federal, state, and municipal laws, and District policies and regulations.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrol: As typically assigned to one of the four Los Rios District colleges, patrol District property, both on foot and by vehicle; respond to reports of disturbances; secure scenes for public safety and additional emergency response; detain suspects; secure/unlock District facilities in absence of custodial staff; investigate fire/intrusion alarm calls and reset alarms; enforce District policies and regulations, and federal, state and municipal laws pertaining to parking, moving violations and criminal activity; investigate crime; follow rules of evidence; counsel, issue citations, and make arrests on District property; provide traffic control; provide services for gatherings, assemblies or other District activities; meet with owners of cited vehicles to discuss citations; post vehicle abandonment notices and contact vendor for tow away; appear in court; conduct regular safety surveys; report facility/grounds issues to the dispatch center; maintain and perform minor repairs to daily parking meters; secure District property.
  • Public Safety: Maintain public safety on District property; transport and process individuals at appropriate detention facility; serve and enforce court orders and suspension notices; advise public on use of facilities and direct unauthorized groups/individuals to depart District property; render emergency first aid and CPR; refer student code of conduct and equity violations to appropriate officials and attend hearings; work with outside agencies as needed; respond to accidents and illnesses on District property; transport ill or injured students or staff to appropriate location; assist with collection and transport of revenues; provide safety escorts; perform vehicle jump starts and unlocks; respond to calls on elevator problems; receive, take and hold for safe-keeping all recovered, found or abandoned property; deliver recovered property to Lost and Found; promote public relations; serve as members of committees, teams and projects; conduct presentations.
  • Reports: Prepare a variety of reports, documents and correspondence; document statements from relevant parties; document accident and incident scenes through use of appropriate audio/visual equipment.
  • Other: May oversee temporary employees and volunteers; perform related work as required.

Requirements:

  • Must be 21 years old.
  • The requirements of applicable Government Code Sections, including but not limited to, sections 1029, 1030, 1031.
  • Successful completion of a basic academy, or equivalent, certified by the commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), license to carry firearms, and meet all POST Peace Officer Selection Requirements by the date of hire.
  • Possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License in compliance with Los Rios Board Regulation R-8343.
  • This position may require operating a District or personal vehicle in order to complete assigned work within the scope of the position duties.
  • Possess and maintain a valid first aid certificate issued by an authorized agency, and a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate within 30 days of a conditional offer of employment.
  • Successfully complete a campus law enforcement course within two years of employment.