JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to protect college employees, students, and the general public; to patrol and safeguard college property, to maintain law and order, to do other work as required.
A lateral police officer must successfully complete a P.O.S.T certified on-the-job Field Training Program and complete a 12-month probationary period.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
- Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot, bike or by vehicle.
- Answer calls for the protection of life, property, and the enforcement of local, county and state laws.
- Protect individuals and control crowds during assemblies or disturbances.
- Investigate and prepare written reports on accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, thefts, and disturbances of the peace.
- Gather evidence and interview witnesses.
- Apprehend violators, testify in court as necessary.
- Guard property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
- Give information and direct the public.
- Administer First Aid.
- Assist in the orientation of District personnel regarding security measures.
- May supervise other security personnel.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Investigative and law enforcement procedures.
- Criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies.
- First Aid.
ABILITY TO:
- Establish and maintain effective working conditions in a diverse multi-cultural and multi-ethnic educational environment.
- Observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
- Assess situations and persons accurately.
- Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Write accurate and comprehensive reports.
- Use and care for firearms.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Learn law enforcement procedures pertaining to arrest, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.
- Learn law and ordinances relating to theft, burglary, arson, and malicious mischief and trespassing.
- Learn District and campus rules and regulations regarding security, safety and conduct.
- Interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
- Learn to write clear and concise reports.
- Learn to interview suspects, complainants and witnesses.
- Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Analyze situation and adopt an effective course of action.
- Perform duties under scheduled working conditions.
- Accept direction from others willingly.
- Use restraint in enforcement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate.
- Applicants must be 21 years of age at time of application.
- A U.S. Citizen or a permanent Resident Alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship prior to testing.
- Possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.