Police Officers - Full-time and Part-time

Police Officer

Classified Full Time

As soon as possible

Monday- Friday (40 hours per week)
Shift Differential
Campus Police and Safety

About Rio Hondo College
About Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College's 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
60% part-time faculty of color; Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
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; Ensures the safety of students, staff, visitors, and facilities. Upholds high standards of behavior, safety, judgment, sensitivity to the cultural diversity of the college community and compliance with laws, regulations, Board policies, and administrative procedures. Enhances day-to-day public relations by providing information and assistance to students, staff, and the public in a way that establishes and maintains rapport with the school/student community. Solicits input from the campus community regarding perceived problems and issues. Anticipates and intervenes in potential and actual incidents where persons and or property may be at risk of harm or damage. Protects District property and facilities by making inspections on foot, by bicycle, and in a patrol vehicle. Inspects and monitors the security of doors, windows and gates. Documents incidents relating to observed violations. Responds to complaints and hazardous situations. Responds to incidents putting students, staff, and the general public at risk or harm. Conducts investigations involving incidents such as criminal violations, personal injury, traffic accidents, property damage, and theft. May testify and present evidence in court. Provides policing at campus and other school site functions as required. Detects and reports fire hazards. Extinguishes small blazes and reports fires to the local Fire Department using established emergency communications protocols. Responds to fire and burglar alarms. Summons fire department personnel as needed. Directs traffic at fire, special events and other congested situations. Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses. Assures proper functioning of equipment. Notifies designated personnel regarding impaired equipment and malfunctions. Answers accurately questions from students, staff and the public concerning local and State laws, procedures, and activities of the department. Maintains currency of knowledge and skills relating to the duties and responsibilities, including training requirements for California P.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.
• 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.
• Principles and practices of community policing philosophies and programs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
• Utilize all of the tools and equipment of the position in a safe and responsible manner.
• Maintain two-way radio communication with local police authorities, District central dispatch, and site administrators. Recognize drug or alcoholic induced behavior, criminal activity, dangerous or threatening behavior, and violations of federal/state/local laws and District policies.
• Make arrests, file criminal complaints, and detect and prevent criminal activity.
• 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.

Graduation from an accredited or approved US high school or equivalent, supplemented by successful completion of a California P.Basic Police Academy.

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Valid Class C California Driver's License.
• Basic Police Academy.
• A California POST background investigation is required, as well as successful medical and psychological evaluations. 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)".

Per Title 5 Education Code 59704, Districts shall not hire as a campus police officer an individual with any sustained finding related to moral turpitude, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, abuse of authority or power, excessive use of force, or other misconduct incompatible with the role of a campus police officer under the requirements of, and district policies described in, this subchapter. Districts shall review records related to the current or prior employment of campus police and security officers to the full extent authorized by law.
Candidates must meet the California State Minimum selection standards set forth in Government Code 1029, 1031 and POST Commission Regulations 1950 - 1955, which include regulations relative to satisfactorily passing a background investigation, medical evaluation, and psychological evaluation of the final candidate.
observe and recognize people, activities, vehicles, street signs, environmental conditions from a reasonable distance during day or night.
talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; 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. read and interpret data; 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; Employees in this classification may be exposed to dust, chemicals, solvents, grease/oil, fumes, electrical, and mechanical hazards, vehicular traffic, vibration, and noise; The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. Applications are currently being accepted for a Police Officer position. This is a full-time, 12 month position.
Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
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.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
Cancel RTF Policy

The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.