Police Services Officer

Martinez, CA
Contra Costa Community College District

Salary: $87,128 – $106,895

Closing Date: 02/10/2025

Position Summary:

To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work on the properties, grounds and facilities of the District; to control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; and to maintain public safety.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols District campuses in radio-equipped car or on foot; ensures that District regulations, county and state laws are enforced; checks for signs of vandalism, fire or unusual situations.
  • May conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, death and other criminal incidents.
  • Makes arrests as necessary, including warrant arrests; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; testifies and presents evidence in court.
  • Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
  • Prepares reports of arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
  • Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws or District regulations; warns drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations and makes arrests as necessary.
  • Collects monies from parking machines and meters; prepares reports of cash receipts, monies collected and other parking activities.
  • Checks buildings for physical security; monitors security system.
  • Performs routine minor repair of permit machines and parking meters.
  • Prohibits the admittance of unauthorized persons to District facilities.
  • Fingerprints new District employees.
  • Directs traffic at fire, special events and other emergency or congested situations.
  • Maintains contact with public regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
  • Develops and delivers public safety presentations.
  • Provides protective escorts to students, staff and the public; delivers, or protects the delivery of, money to campus locations.
  • Assists in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as required.
  • Responds to medical emergencies; administers first aid as necessary.
  • Attends in-service training as required.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Completion of Academy and/or employment in a recognized law enforcement agency must have been within the last three years.
  • Possession of a high school diploma/GED or the equivalent.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
  • Completion of a California P.O.S.T. approved Basic Police Academy or possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate at the time of hire.