Police Officer

Police OfficerPosition Title: Police OfficerPosition Type: Classified Full TimePercentage Employee: 100%Number of Months Assignment: 12Starting Date: As soon as possibleCurrent Work Schedule: Monday- Friday (40 hours per week) Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.Salary Range: $7,194.63- $9,204.39 monthly – Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate.Location: Main CampusDepartment: Campus Police and SafetyOpen Date: 07/31/2026Closing Date: Open Until FilledBasic Function: Under the direction of a Police Sergeant or the Chief of Police, performs proactive security, intervention, law enforcement, community relations and public information duties that provide a safe environment for students, staff, and the public while on campus properties, as well as protection of equipment and property of the district; Enforce applicable federal, state, city, county and district laws; enforce rules and regulations governing use of college buildings and grounds.Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of modern principles of police science, administration, and organization. Methods and practices and procedures of effective law enforcement including those used in patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation, and identification. Law enforcement procedures, police methodology and preventive security measures within a higher education environment. Applicable federal, state, city, and county laws, rules, and regulations, as well as the Clery Act and its effects on campus policing. 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. Understanding of and skill at applying basic interviewing techniques, vehicle operations and safe driving practices, standard broadcasting procedures using a police radio system, and crowd, vehicle and pedestrian control. Proper use, care and maintenance of firearms. Standardized Emergency Management Systems (SEMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and National Incident Management System (NIMS). Principles and procedures of emergency preparedness, including threat assessment, workplace violence prevention, crime prevention, critical incident protocols, crowd control and traffic control procedures. Principles and practices of community policing philosophies and programs. Principles, practices, and techniques for criminal investigations. Training and certification requirements for law enforcement officers in compliance with State and Federal statutes. Understanding of anti-bias principles, a "guardian" mindset towards policing and safety, and of the diverse backgrounds of community college employees and students. Computation of basic business mathematics in sums and statistics.Ability to proficiently use English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. As well as sufficient writing skills to prepare incident reports. Project human relations skills to present a positive image of the College and the department, convey technical information to others, and use sensitivity in dealing with a diverse population and to resolve confrontation, and affect behavior of others. Use keyboard functions and type proficiently. Multi-task and handle multiple tasks and/or events. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software. Operate a motor vehicle safely. Utilize all of the tools and equipment of the position in a safe and responsible manner. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine and take effective action. Use appropriate defense measures to protect self or others in adverse situations. Maintain two-way radio communication with local police authorities, District central dispatch, and site administrators. Must be able to administer first aid in emergency situations. Interrogate suspects and interview complainants and witnesses. Recognize drug or alcoholic induced behavior, criminal activity, dangerous or threatening behavior, and violations of federal/state/local laws and District policies. Make quick decisions in emergencies. Make arrests, file criminal complaints, and detect and prevent criminal activity. Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports. Maintain focus and emotional control in stressful and threatening situations. Establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and collaborative partnerships and relationships with students, staff, faculty, management, District constituents and stakeholders. Be sensitive to, understand, and support the diverse academic, socioeconomic, religious, cultural, disability, gender, sexuality and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and employees. Demonstrate continuous commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited or approved US high school or equivalent, supplemented by successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy. Must meet the current California P.O.S.T. State minimum selection standards and eligibility for appointment as a California Peace Officer. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Preferred experience in working within a higher education environment is highly desirable.License Certificates/Credentials: Valid Class C California Driver's License. Possession of a valid certificate of completion from a California P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy. Current (or ability to obtain prior to appointment) American Red Cross certificate in First Aid/CPR/AED. A CaliforniaPOSTbackground investigation is required, as well as successful medical and psychological evaluations. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Ability to work rotating shifts at any time of day or night and in periods of disaster or civil disorder. No felony convictions or other legal restrictions. Must meet CANRA compliance requirement per "California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act ("CANRA," Penal Code sections 11164-11174.4)."Desired Qualifications: Distinguishable CharacteristicsWorking Conditions - PHYSICALDEMANDS: Employees in this classification must be able to run for extended times over various distances and conditions, such as pursuing a running suspect through yards and over fences and walls; observe and recognize people, activities, vehicles, street signs, environmental conditions from a reasonable distance during day or night. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; crouch, walk, bend, reach, twist, drag, lift, and carry items weighing 45 pounds or more; may administer first aid and in an emergency, push, pull, drag, and move individuals and/or others weighing 150 pounds or more; prolonged sitting, standing, and grasping; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, vision (including the ability to distinguish colors), speaking, hearing, sense of smell, dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed, ability to use both hands and legs appropriate to the duties to be performed. MENTALDEMANDS: Employees in this classification will be exposed to stressful and emergency situations and must be able to work irregular hours and schedules, and effectively respond to emergency incidents and call outs. While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District, students, vendors and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom are dissatisfied or abusive. WORKENVIRONMENT: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a variety of locations to include on-site work at calls and incidents, in a District vehicle, bicycle or golf cart and at the College Police and Campus Safety Office. While working indoors, the environment may resemble a normal office environment in which the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to keyboard, type, or handle materials. When working outdoors: may be exposed to the elements; may work under damp or dry conditions; Employees in this classification may be exposed to dust, chemicals, solvents, grease/oil, fumes, electrical, and mechanical hazards, vehicular traffic, vibration, and noise; may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids or communicable diseases; The Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted by11:59 p.m. PTon the closing date.Applicants must submit acomplete online applicationthat includes the items listed.Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)Résumé/Curriculum VitaePAPERAPPLICATIONSANDAPPLICATIONMATERIALSSENTVIAMAIL,FAX, OREMAILWILLNOLONGERBEACCEPTED.NOTETHATALLCORRESPONDENCE,INCLUDINGINTERVIEWINVITATIONS,WILLBESENTVIAEMAIL.Special Instructions to Applicants: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant's expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years