Police Officer (4 Positions)

Los Rios Community College District•Sacramento, CA

11d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief of Police or designee, and subject to District regulations and Los Rios Police Department General Orders, the Police Officer provides police services at District locations. The role protects life and property through community-based policing that fosters positive public relations; investigates crimes; and enforces federal, state, and municipal laws, as well as District policies and regulations. Officers are typically assigned to one of the four Los Rios District colleges. Duties include patrolling District property on foot and by vehicle; responding to disturbances, accidents, illnesses, alarms, and other calls; investigating crimes and following rules of evidence; counseling, issuing citations, making arrests, and appearing in court. Officers maintain public safety, provide traffic control and safety escorts, render emergency first aid and CPR, assist with individuals and property, and provide services for District gatherings and activities. They also prepare reports and correspondence, document statements and scenes using audio/visual equipment, and may oversee temporary employees and volunteers.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including students with physical or learning disabilities and differences in learning styles.
Must successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Must submit a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate, a California POST-certified basic course certificate or equivalent, or a confirmation letter from a POST-certified basic course academy showing enrollment and expected graduation date.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Application must include the Los Rios Community College District application, letter of interest, resume, and one of the specified POST credentials or academy confirmation letters.

Responsibilities

Patrol District property on foot and by vehicle, respond to disturbances, and secure scenes for public safety and emergency response.
Detain suspects; investigate crimes; follow rules of evidence; counsel, issue citations, make arrests, and appear in court.
Secure and unlock District facilities when custodial staff are absent; investigate fire and intrusion alarms and reset alarms.
Enforce District policies and regulations and applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, including parking, moving-violation, and criminal laws.
Provide traffic control and services for gatherings, assemblies, and other District activities; discuss citations with vehicle owners; post vehicle-abandonment notices and arrange towing.
Conduct safety surveys, report facility and grounds issues, maintain and perform minor repairs to daily parking meters, and secure District property.
Maintain public safety on District property; transport and process individuals at appropriate detention facilities; serve and enforce court orders and suspension notices.
Advise the public about facility use and direct unauthorized groups or individuals to leave District property.
Render emergency first aid and CPR; respond to accidents and illnesses; transport ill or injured students or staff to an appropriate location.
Refer student code of conduct and equity violations to appropriate officials and attend hearings; work with outside agencies as needed.
Assist with collection and transport of revenues; provide safety escorts; perform vehicle jump-starts and unlocks; respond to elevator problems.
Receive and safeguard recovered, found, or abandoned property and deliver recovered property to Lost and Found.
Promote positive public relations; serve on committees, teams, and projects; and conduct presentations.
Prepare reports, documents, and correspondence; document statements from relevant parties and accident or incident scenes using appropriate audio/visual equipment.
May oversee temporary employees and volunteers and perform related work as required.