Campus Police Officer

Chaffey College•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Campus Police Officer’s primary role is to prevent crime and the breach of public order. Primary responsibilities include protecting students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, property, and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry; enforcing laws and traffic and parking regulations; apprehending violators; providing general information and assistance to the public; conducting criminal investigations; and participating in community oriented policing efforts. Specifically, the officer is responsible for the protection of students, staff, visitors, and other persons on campus from bodily harm or the deprivation of their property. They accomplish this task by ensuring a safe campus environment, implementing a proactive, problem-solving approach, building relationships between police and community, ensuring enforcement of laws, ordinances, and resolutions locally and statewide respecting the constitutional liberties of all. They are privileged to information that is confidential and are entrusted not to violate that confidentiality. They work in concert and collaboratively with other law enforcement agencies to preserve the peace and tranquility of all law-abiding citizens towards their mission of providing a safe educational atmosphere for all.

Requirements

Possess High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Graduation from a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certified academy with a Basic Course Certificate within the past three years, or employment as a California Peace Officer at a POST Certified Law Enforcement Agency within the past three years. (Applicant: Must submit a copy of Basic Academy Certificate and any POST Certificates with application. If currently in an academy, include a letter from the academy stating projected graduation date. The basic academy certificate must be provided by time of appointment).
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License at time of appointment.
Be a citizen of the U.S. or be a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (Government Code Section 1031(a)).
Be free of any felony conviction and certain misdemeanor convictions.
Demonstrated ability to think and act effectively in emergency and sensitive situations.
Demonstrated knowledge and effective use of cultural competency and awareness, principled policing tenets (voice, respect, neutrality, and trustworthiness), and appropriate use of force.
Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.
Effective interpersonal skills to resolve a wide variety of sensitive situations.
Thorough knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of current criminal codes and laws.
Strong interest in the application of community policing methods.
Successfully pass California on Commission POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery administered by the college.
Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of a community college environment.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years full-time work experience with a California law enforcement agency with peace officer status as defined by 830.1 or 830.2 P.C. OR; Two (2) years full-time work experience with a college or school district in a peace officer status as defined by 830.32 P.C. OR; Possession of an associate degree in criminal justice or administration of justice OR; Possession of a California Peace Officer Standards and Training, Intermediate or Advanced, Certificate.

Responsibilities

Patrol the campus by foot and by vehicle and answer calls to protect personnel, property, and facilities independently or with another.
Enforce laws, traffic regulations, parking and vehicle codes, restraining orders and safety regulations; escort people off campus (i.e. restraining orders, dismissed personnel, disruptive students); apprehend and arrest violators.
Safely interact with individuals in crisis using effective communication strategies and understanding mental health resources.
Provide CPR and Basic First Aid, as needed.
Administer Naloxone (NARCAN) as trained and directed.
Provide security and control for large gatherings such as sporting events, dances, concerts, job actions, campus activities, etc.
Respond to requests for building or room unlock(s), collect money from parking meters and dispensers; transport funds to appropriate office(s).
Investigate and record incidents and areas of concern which occur during assigned shifts and take necessary action within limits or prescribed policies and procedures to correct the situation.
Respond to and investigate criminal acts, criminal allegations and threats; respond to traffic accidents and document the accident within a detailed report; investigate internet usage violations; perform undercover surveillance for criminal investigations; perform welfare checks; submit work requisitions to maintenance, in order to facilitate the remediation and repair of physical plant defects and safety hazards on campus.
Prepare written reports of incidents, areas of concern, or violations of law; maintain a log of daily activities; access student and staff records from the college computer database system when required in the course of investigations; and, access parking citations via the internet.
Operate various law enforcement and industrial health and safety equipment including radio and communications equipment, firearms and other electronic surveillance and safety monitoring equipment.
Respond to and investigate all accidental and industrial injuries relating to the campus; conduct follow-up investigations to initial reports which may require officers to travel off campus to businesses and homes.
Gather, process, and maintain integrity of evidence and interview witnesses; appear in court and testify as arresting or investigating officer.
Maintain confidentiality relative to police matters.
Meet all Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) requirements.
Participate in required in-service and staff training, including, but not limited to; Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T). Officers are tested in firearms, defensive tactics, baton, chemical agents, and emergency vehicle operations three times a year.
De-Escalation and Cultural Competency.
Mandatory training for Federal and State Homeland Security.
Community-oriented policing methods.
Participate in Emergency First Responder training.
Maintain effective liaison activities with local law enforcement agencies, including responding to the requested assistance from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for traffic and crime related incidents and assisting the San Bernardino County Animal Control officers in the capture and confinement of stray and dangerous animals on campus.
Perform other related duties as required.