District Police Officer (Sworn)

San Joaquin Delta College • Stockton, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property and the prevention of crimes within the College's jurisdiction; to ensure the safety and security of the College campus; and to provide assistance to students, faculty and staff.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and procedures of law enforcement and traffic control.
• Knowledge of modern campus police methods, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of patrol and surveillance.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of investigation, interviewing and interrogation.
• Knowledge of use of firearms and other modern police equipment.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and applications of self-defense.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of report writing and record keeping.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations including California vehicle and penal codes and campus parking rules.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine and take emergency action.
• Ability to enforce parking and related traffic ordinances.
• Ability to observe and report unusual occurrences and violations.
• Ability to detain, interrogate suspects and interview complainants and witnesses.
• Ability to physically arrest and apprehend combative subjects.
• Ability to safely and effectively use and care for firearms.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Ability to maintain yearly firearms qualification.
• Ability to work various rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff.
• One year of law enforcement experience is desirable.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in law enforcement, security or a related field.
• A valid California driver's license is required at time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic certificate or equivalent, which has been accepted by the State of California.
• Must be twenty (20) years old by the time on the final filing date and twenty-one (21) by the time of appointment.
• Successful completion of Government Code section 1031 requirements including psychological, medical and background investigations.
• A physical agility test and/or written test may be qualifying criteria.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area on foot or in a vehicle; issue verbal or written citations for violations observed; enforce parking and related traffic ordinances; discover and prevent the commission of crimes and code violations; respond to and investigate traffic collisions.
• Respond to calls for service including the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County and State laws, codes and regulations; respond to break ins and fire alarms; contact emergency agencies as needed.
• Conduct investigations of various crimes committed; interview suspects, victims and witnesses in the field; make arrests as necessary; prepare reports on arrests, burglaries, disturbances and unusual circumstances observed.
• Assist students, faculty and staff by providing directions and responding to questions and inquiries; provide service escorts for any person requiring assistance.
• Respond to faculty, staff and student complaints in potentially hostile situations; intervene and mediate in disturbances and disputes.
• Provide security, law enforcement and crowd control activities for a variety of special events on campus; escort speakers and special guests to and from events.
• Maintain radio communications with dispatching center and other law enforcement officers.
• Testify and present evidence in court as necessary.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED