FullTime Police Officers

The District Police Department at Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking qualified individuals with demonstrated customer service skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and staff to provide high quality services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.
Under general supervision, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol of assigned areas on or about District properties or facilities utilized by the District; serve warrants and make arrests; perform criminal investigations including the preparation of complex criminal reports, and perform extensive follow-up with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office; ensure the safety and security of District properties or facilities utilized by the District; and provide assistance to students, faculty and staff; This is a regular, full-time (40 hours/week, 12 months/year) position. Due to the unpredictable nature of public safety work, may be assigned to work various shifts, including evenings, weekend, and graveyard shifts and holidays. Patrols District property, surrounding areas, and facilities utilized by the District by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot to deter, locate, discover, and apprehend persons committing crimes.
Transports subjects to detoxification, mental health, or medical facilities, or books into jail. Provides mutual aid and assistance to other law enforcement agencies as requested and/or circumstances dictate. Serves warrants and subpoenas.
Prepares criminal reports, responds to subpoenas, and testifies in court.
Operates the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) and other law enforcement computer systems.
Manages caseload of registered sex offenders, including initial registration, follow up, and coordination with the California Department of Justice.
Provides traffic and crowd control, responds to life threatening situations, and provides non-police related support services.
Secures perimeters and coordinates fire, medical, communication, utilities, and other emergency services.
Provides documentation to appropriate state, federal, and local agencies.
May be given special assignments including cadet coordinator, communications training or field training officer, certified instructor, and/or detective.
May provide training for department staff in such areas as defensive tactics, use of firearms, defensive driving, crowd control, use of chemical agents, and other specialized functions.
May serve as lead worker to other classified and short-term, non-continuing (STNC) employees within the department.
If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by the supervising administrators, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)
Graduation from High School or GED and 60 college-level units required.
Completion of a POST Certified Police Academy provides applicants with the minimum experience for this classification.
Completion of approved California basic Peace Officer's Standards & Training (POST) Academy.

• Completion of 16 weeks of Field Training and obtain POST Basic Certificate within one year of initial employment.
• Maintenance of required California POST standards to include firearms range, defensive tactics, and criminal law.
• Possession of current POST First Aid and CPR training.
• Must satisfactorily complete the Department of Justice (DOJ) California Justice Information Systems (CJIS) certification for the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) within 2 months of hire.
• Must be able to move heavy objects such as equipment (50 lbs.), and lift and carry injured or intoxicated persons short or long distances while performing duties.
• Required to wear various uniforms and body armor, carry and use approved firearms and weapons within the confines of the law in a safe and responsible manner.
• This classification requires the use of a personal or District vehicle while conducting District business. Must possess a valid (Class C) California driver's license and acceptable driving record.

• Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. Response to the Diversity supplemental question.
• If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicant must provide a formal evaluation by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services of their international degree(s) at the time of application. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the Classified Equivalency Application (Download PDF reader) and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered.
• Please submit only materials requested.

Pre-Employment POST Medical Examination

~ Finalist Interview with the Chief of Police and Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services.

Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer 'remote only' assignments).