Job: College Police Officer

Posting Number: 080347
Title: College Police Officer
Position Type: Classified
Department/Discipline: DIST-Police Department
Number of Vacancies: 3
Summary Description:
Under general supervision, patrols assigned campus of San Bernardino Community College District to protect the life and property of District personnel, students, and visitors; participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations; and ensures enforcement of the California Penal Code, Vehicle Code, and all other applicable statutes, codes, and District rules and policies on or near campus and other properties owned and operated by the District

Examples of Duties:
1. Patrols on- and off- campus sites, including but not limited to buildings, classrooms, restrooms, and parking lots by foot, bike, cart, or police vehicle in order to maintain security and order; inspects, identifies, documents, and follows up on unusual conditions, potential hazards, and security risks; reports presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in District buildings; acts upon observations made..
2. Determines actions to be taken in various situations including those involving disruptive and/or violent persons; carries and uses lethal and non-lethal weapons as necessary and appropriate; initiates arrests, detentions, or consensual encounters with persons; requests outside assistance as appropriate.
3. Investigates and conducts follow-up on crime cases and other criminal activity; interviews and takes appropriate action to assist crime victims; interviews witnesses; collects physical evidence; photographs crime scenes and evidence; makes and processes arrests when appropriate; prepares reports and submits to other agencies as necessary; works and builds cases to submit to the District Attorney's office.
4. Records and documents incidents in patrol logs; prepares reports related to observed violations including use-of-force reports, arrest reports, civil reports, traffic reports, criminal citations, student misconduct, notices to appear, and property evidence reports.
5. Apprehends and/or identifies crime suspects; arrests, cites, and books crime suspects per California Penal Code; questions and advises suspects of constitutional rights.
6. Responds to calls for service; provides security escort for students, staff or visitors as needed; assists persons with vehicles in parking lot.
7. Patrols campus parking lots and streets; checks for vehicle permits and improper parking; conducts traffic stops; issues citations for non-compliance with parking regulations; ensures the safe movement of vehicles in the parking areas and streets around the campus; ensures parking lots and roadway are clearly marked.
8. Provides assistance to college personnel; renders first aid in emergency situations.
9. Provides crowd control for large gatherings such as registration and athletic events; may direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
10. Conducts building security checks; secures campus buildings and/or facilities as necessary.
11. Works closely with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
12. Appears in court as a witness or as arresting officer as required.
13. Collects money from parking meters, permit dispensers, and change machines throughout the campus as necessary.
14. Participates in crime prevention and public safety training programs as required.
15. Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by successful completion of a course of training prescribed and approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).

Experience:
One year of closely related experience in law enforcement.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Possession of a valid POST Basic certificate.
Possession of a valid First-Aid/CPR Certification

Appointment to position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background investigation by independent investigator including, but not limited to, investigation of past employers, employment records, licenses, certifications, education, references, criminal and civil records, consumer credit check, psychological examination, medical examination, and a physical agility test. All applicants will be required to execute appropriate waivers and releases, answer questions, and be interviewed by investigator as a condition of employment.