District Police Officer (Sworn)

San Joaquin Delta College•Stockton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The District Police Officer performs law-enforcement duties within the College’s jurisdiction, protects people and property, prevents crime, ensures campus safety and security, and assists students, faculty, and staff. The officer patrols campus, responds to calls and emergencies, investigates crimes and collisions, makes arrests as necessary, prepares reports, and provides security for campus events. The position receives direction from an assigned Sergeant or other police command staff.

Requirements

Knowledge of law enforcement and traffic-control principles, practices, methods, and procedures.
Knowledge of campus police methods, procedures, and equipment; patrol and surveillance; investigation, interviewing, and interrogation; firearms and other police equipment; self-defense; report writing and record keeping; occupational hazards and safety practices; and pertinent laws and regulations, including California vehicle and penal codes and campus parking rules.
Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations; respond calmly and quickly to emergencies; assess situations objectively; enforce traffic and parking ordinances; and observe and report unusual occurrences and violations.
Ability to detain and interrogate suspects, interview complainants and witnesses, and physically arrest and apprehend combative subjects.
Ability to safely and effectively use and care for firearms and maintain yearly firearms qualification.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, grammatically correct reports and communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff.
One year of law enforcement experience is desirable.
Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in law enforcement, security, or a related field.
Valid California driver's license required at time of appointment.
Valid P.O.S.T. Basic certificate or equivalent accepted by the State of California.
Must be at least 20 years old by the final filing date and 21 by appointment.
Must successfully complete Government Code section 1031 requirements, including psychological, medical, and background investigations.
A physical agility test and/or written test may be qualifying criteria.
Must have satisfactory hearing and visual acuity of at least 20/100, correctable to at least 20/30 in each eye.
Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Nice To Haves

One year of law enforcement experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle; issue citations and enforce parking and traffic ordinances.
Discover and prevent crimes and code violations, and respond to and investigate traffic collisions.
Respond to calls for service to protect life and property and enforce applicable City, County, and State laws, codes, and regulations.
Respond to break-ins and fire alarms and contact emergency agencies as needed.
Investigate crimes, interview suspects, victims, and witnesses, make arrests as necessary, and prepare reports.
Assist students, faculty, and staff with directions and inquiries, and provide service escorts to people requiring assistance.
Respond to complaints in potentially hostile situations and intervene in and mediate disturbances and disputes.
Provide security, law enforcement, and crowd control for campus events, and escort speakers and special guests.
Maintain radio communications with the dispatching center and other law enforcement officers.
Testify and present evidence in court as necessary.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.