POLICE OFFICER

Position Details

Position Information


Opportunity Type
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY


Position Title
POLICE OFFICER


Posting Number
S2644


Close/First Review Date
09/06/2026


Department
Police Services


Work Location
District-wide


Position Status
Full Time


Salary Range
$107,945 - $131,696 Annual Salary (Range 118: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2026-2027). Starting placement is generally at Step 1.


Benefits Summary


In addition to the salary, this position qualifies for the choice of one of the District's excellent Health Benefits and Welfare plans, which the premium cost is 100% paid by the District for the employee and their eligible dependents, and one health plan costing an estimated $60,000 for the District for fiscal year 2025-2026. We offer two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross [PPO] and Kaiser Permanente (HMO]); dental (Delta Dental PPO); vision (VSP Choice); life insurance for the employee (The Lincoln); life insurance for eligible dependents (The Lincoln); a long term disability/income protection plan (The Lincoln); and an employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP).

In addition, the District contributes an additional 26.81% of the employee's salary towards an eligible employee's pension (CalPERS).

Employees may also elect to participate in optional plans including purchasing additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible dependent(s); enroll in a medical, transportation, and/or dependent care Flexible Spending Account(s) (with the $4 monthly administrative fee paid by the District); and set pre-taxed dollars aside to supplement their pension in a 403b (tax shelter annuity) and/or a 457 (deferred compensation) plan(s).

Classified employees also earn 10 to 22 days per year of vacation (based on years of service), and up to 12 sick leave days (pro-rated for less than full-time positions). There are currently 20 paid holidays.

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY


The Police Officer reports to the Chief of Police in the District Police Department, to be assigned District-wide. This position is 12 months per year position; 40 hours per week. Work hours and schedule will vary as needed.


This position is represented by the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 363.


POSITION PURPOSE


Under the direction of Police Chief or assigned administrator, the Police Officer performs law enforcement, security, traffic control, and public information duties that provide a safe environment for students, staff, and the general public while on District property. Incumbents protect District property by carrying out pro-active programs and traditional law enforcement procedures, and enforce California Vehicle Code, State Penal Code, Education code and District regulations.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Patrol designated areas of the Community College District to preserve law and order. Discover and prevent the commission of crimes and enforces laws, regulations, and ordinances. Ensure safety of students, staff, the general public, and District facilities.

2. Protect District property and facilities by making inspections on foot and in a patrol vehicle. Check buildings for physical safety and security. Inspect and monitor the security of doors, windows and gates. Address any unusual or suspicious activity.

3. Prevent entry and report presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in buildings. Investigate situations and disturbances as needed. Apprehend suspects; make arrests, issue citations, and contact local law enforcement agencies to transport suspects. Prepare investigative, crime, follow-up and incident reports relating to observed violations.

4. Respond to complaints and hazardous situations. Conduct investigations of reported injuries and accidents. Respond to incidents putting students, staff, and the general public at risk or harm. Interview victims, complaints and witnesses. Interrogate suspects. Make arrests as necessary. Testify and present evidence in court.

5. Participate in and may conduct a variety of criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property, auto theft, and narcotics. Gather evidence and may prepare cases for prosecution.

6. Provide security at District functions as required. Open and close buildings and rooms for meetings. Direct traffic and control parking and safe movement of vehicles in parking areas.

7. Detect and report fire hazards. Extinguish small blazes and report fires to the local Fire Department using established emergency communications protocols. Respond to fire and burglar alarms. Summon police and fire department personnel as needed. Direct traffic at fire, special events and other emergency or congested situations.

8. Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.

9. Assure proper functioning of equipment. Notify designated personnel regarding impaired equipment and malfunctions.

10. Enhance day-to-day public relations by providing information and assistance to students, staff, and the public in a way that establishes and maintain rapport with the college community.

11. Answer questions from students, staff and the public concerning local and State laws, procedures and activities of the department. Provide information and responds to questions from students, staff, and the public.

12. Perform other duties related to the job classification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:


1. Methods, practices, and procedures of effective law enforcement including those used in patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation, and identification.


2. Pertinent federal, state, local, and District laws and ordinances including applicable sections of the California Penal Code, State Education Code, Motor Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code, business and professional code, and laws related to the area of responsibility.


3. A thorough procedural understanding of criminal law and criminal procedures with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the seizure and preservation of evidence.


4. Understanding of and skills at applying basic interviewing and interrogation techniques.


5. Use and maintenance of firearms, vehicle operations and safe driving practices, standard broadcasting procedures using a police radio system, and crowd, vehicle and pedestrian control.


6. Sufficient math skills to record distances, numbers, and times.


7. Sufficient writing skill to prepare professional reports.


8. Sufficient human relations skills to resolve confrontation, affect behavior of others, and convey a positive image of the organization.


Ability to:

1. Perform all of the duties of the position effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.

2. Utilize all of the tools and equipment of the position in a safe and responsible manner.

3. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine and take effective action.

4. Use appropriate defense measures to protect self or others in adverse situations.

5. Meet standards of physical stature, endurance and agility established by the District.

6. Maintain two-way radio communication with local police authorities, District central dispatch, and administrators.

7. Administer first aid in emergency situations.

8. Communicate effectively with students, in a multi-ethnic setting and to interact both formally and informally with District staff, outside agency personnel and the general public.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


1. A U.S. high school diploma, GED certificate, or high school equivalency certificate, or a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved college/university (per California Government Code 1031(e)),


AND


2. Completion of at least an 884-hour California P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy within the past three (3) years AND

3. 2500 work hours with a P.O.S.T. accredited public safety agency which included verifiable filed of training, OR

4. Possession of a valid Californian P.O.S.T Basic Certificate.

5. Must be able to pass required background check for police department personnel.


License and Certificate:

1. A valid California Driver's License.

2. Current First Aid and CPR cards within a reasonable time after employment.

District's Diversity

• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
• Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District's hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.

Desired Qualifications


1. Previous experience as a California peace officer, preferably in a campus, educational, municipal, or community-oriented policing environment.

2. Experience in community-oriented and problem-oriented policing philosophy.

3. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, faculty, staff, administrators, visitors, and members of the community.

4. Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, critical thinking, and effective problem-solving skills.

5. Experience with de-escalation, crisis intervention, behavioral-health response, and trauma-informed approaches.

6. Experience working effectively with diverse populations and individuals from varied cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.

7. Experience utilizing law-enforcement technology, including computer-aided dispatch, records-management systems, mobile data systems, digital evidence systems, body-worn cameras, and video surveillance systems.

8. Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, professional accountability, transparency, and respectful treatment of all persons.

9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other district departments.

10. Experience working in an environment requiring collaboration with non-law-enforcement personnel and the ability to appropriately distinguish between criminal enforcement, administrative, behavioral-health, and student-conduct matters.

Foreign Degree

For positions that require a degree or coursework:


Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.


All degrees and credits earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application.


Degrees earned outside of the U.S. without a U.S. credential evaluation attached, will not be considered .

Working Environment

Physical Demands:

1. Require ambulatory ability to walk and run for extended distances. Require sufficient hand, eye, arm coordination and strength to physically restrain an adult, to operate a firearm, and to operate other police equipment. Require visual acuity to observe moving and stationary objects. Require speech and auditory ability to project voice to groups of people.

About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District


The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees who are passionate about providing our student population with the best educational experience possible. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive roles models for all students, and creates an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment for its employees, students, and the community it serves.

As of Fall 2025, with enrollment of approximately 15,661 students per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Hispanic/Latino 48.9%, Black/African-American 3.4%, Asian/Pacific Islander 31.8%, American Indian/Native American 0.3%, White/Caucasian 9.1%, Multi-race 3.6% and Unknown 3.0%) attaining educational goals reflecting 56% - Transfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the District's emphasis on student success makes it a recognized educational leader in the State.

The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve as colleagues to an existing diverse classified staff consisting of 43.4% Latinx, 27.2% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3.0% Black/African American, 0.3% American Indian/Native American, 19.5% White/Caucasian, 5.6% Unknown and as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants.

Important Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:


San José-Evergreen Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws.



CONTACT:


Employment Services,
Human Resources, SJECCD
40 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested applicants MUST SUBMIT ONLINE ALL of the following materials by the First Review Date/Closing Date as listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the First Review Date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

1. A completed online San José-Evergreen Community College District APPLICATION.

2. A COVER LETTER (Stating how you feel you meet the qualifications as outline in the job announcement).

3. A current RESUME/CURRICULUM VITAE

4. TRANSCRIPT - (If Required) If a degree is listed as a requirement, transcripts (Not Diplomas) MUST INCLUDE confer or award date of stated degree. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted; however if the position is offered, official transcripts will be required prior to employment. If the transcripts or degrees are from outside of the United States, an official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service (course by course of the transcripts) MUST also be submitted. (See below for a list of suggested services that provide foreign degree equivalency evaluation to U.S. degrees).

Note: Some positions may require additional documents and/or certificates, in addition to the items listed above. Please refer to the job announcement.

OTHER APPLICANT INFORMATION: 1. Only complete application materials will be considered. No exceptions.

2. Letters of Recommendation are NOT required and will not be forwarded to the hiring committee.

3. Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.

4. Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.

5. Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.

6. Meeting the minimum qualifications does NOT assure an interview.

7. The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.

Suggested services that provide foreign degree equivalency evaluation to U.S. degrees:

Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc.
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Education Records Evaluation Services
Website:

International Education Research Foundation
Website:

World Education Services
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