Police Officer (Lateral)

Police Officer

This position will remain open until filled. Consideration dates will be in increments of three weeks. First application consideration date: April 10, 2026, 11:59 pm. All applications received prior to this date will be considered. If needed, second application consideration date: May 1, 2026, 11:59 pm. Next consideration date will be Friday, June 5, 2026, 11:59 pm.

Pasadena City College Police Officer Starting Salary and Benefits $79,729.08 - $87,901.20 per year Additional Pay +5% for each (stacks): Intermediate Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Graveyard/Day Rotation, During Graveyard

Minimum Qualifications: Completion of a California POST-certified Basic Police Academy, High school diploma/GED, Ability to pass background investigation, psychological and medical examinations, Valid California driver's license

PCC's Police and Safety Services is committed to creating a safe and enjoyable campus atmosphere. As such, members of the Department work in a collaborative effort with students, faculty, support staff and surrounding businesses and residents to create a safe and enjoyable campus that promotes higher learning. $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!: $2,500 upon successful completion of one month of work as a Police Officer, $2,500 upon successful completion of six months of work as a Police Officer, $5,000 upon the successful completion of the probationary period (1 year)

Core Competencies: The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position. Law Enforcement Knowledge, Learning Agility, Physical Fitness, Adaptability and Resilience, Ethical Conduct and Integrity, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Teamwork and Collaboration Salary Range: POA-53

Application and Selection Process Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following: If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed. If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered. The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee. Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Customer Support is available Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. (PST). All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete: Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter. After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

Additional Information Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening. Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications. Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106. Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542). The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled. An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

Pasadena Area Community College District Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer