Police Officer

Salary: $9,068.42 – $12,416.67

Position Summary:

This position provides general law enforcement as a sworn police officer in a P.O.S.T certified law enforcement agency; on assigned shifts, performs patrol duties in uniform without limitations by vehicle or foot to protect life and property, while ensuring the safety and security of students, staff and visitors to the colleges. The Officer will be guided in his or her duties by those directives promulgated by the West Valley-Mission Community College District, including Oath of office, mission statements, vision statements, core values, quality statements, and business plans, as well as department policy and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Investigate conditions hazardous to life or property; respond to emergency and non-emergency calls
• for service and assistance in a variety of situations.
• Conduct surveillance, inspect property and persons, search and check buildings, people, vehicles and objects; secure and protect property, accident and crime scenes.
• Patrol specific areas in vehicle, on foot, or on bicycle.
• Respond to mutual aid calls for service to other jurisdictions; may perform duties on off-site grounds and properties owned, operated, controlled, maintained or administered on behalf of the college district, or on properties in close proximity to the college campuses.
• Perform crowd control and maintain order at accidents, crime scenes, and/or special events; direct traffic at public events and on campus.
• Identify, pursue and arrest suspects; detain violators, by means of reasonably objective, lawful use of force if necessary; restrain and or subdue individuals by means of standard police techniques using approved equipment; guard prisoners.
• Promote good community relations; conduct public relations activities including presentations to community and student groups, staff and others; work in cooperation with other public agencies as needed.
• Perform traffic enforcement and control duties; photograph or draw diagrams of accident scenes, interview principals and eyewitnesses, review facts of incidents, and issue citations as necessary.
• Appear in criminal and traffic court as required.
• Administer first aid; call for back-up and medical response when needed.
• Conduct investigations of suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards and unusual or illegal activity; conduct criminal investigations for narcotics and alcohol violations, property crimes, and crimes against persons; inspect persons and property, including searching and checking buildings and/or vehicles; collect and secure evidence.
• Administer roadside sobriety and intoxilizer tests; evaluate subjects for evidence of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Write clear and concise reports; read and may create law enforcement bulletins.
• Attend various training as required.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certificate, including firearms and other tactical equipment use. Note: A valid P.O.S.T certification must be maintained to continue employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid American Red Cross C.P.R., First Aid, and AED certification.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law (CA Gov. Code Section 1031).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A commitment to community service and strategic readiness
• Current employment with a California law enforcement agency with experience in uniformed patrol and investigations.
• Possess a California POST, Basic, Intermediate or Advanced certificate.
• Educational background in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or a related field is preferred.