Campus Patrol

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Chief of Police/designee and subject to District regulations, patrol and protect personnel, facilities and property; control traffic; assist with investigation of crimes on District property; enforce laws, traffic regulations and safety regulations; provide security and traffic control for large gatherings, assemblies or other District activities.

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Typical Duties

Patrol: Patrol District property, both on foot and by vehicle; make frequent checks of buildings, vending areas, parking lots, etc.; make frequent unscheduled checks on all areas deemed likely to attract criminal or vagrant activity; secure/unlock District facilities in absence of custodial staff; respond and check out alarm calls; reset alarms; enforce District rules and regulations pertaining to parking, and issue parking citations; provide traffic control and provide services for large gatherings, assemblies or other District activities; meet with owners of cited vehicles to discuss citations; post vehicle abandonment notices and contact Police Communication Center for tow away; appear in court as required; maintain and perform minor repairs to daily parking permit dispensers; perform minor emergency repairs as needed to secure District property.

Public Safety: Cooperate with various public safety agencies and sworn District Police Officers in ensuring maintenance of public safety on District grounds; respond to reports of disturbances and intercede where appropriate; enforce restraining orders when District property is included as a site in the restraining order; advise public on use of facilities and direct unauthorized groups/individuals to depart District property; responsible for access and intrusion systems districtwide; render emergency first aid and CPR as needed in absence of college nurse; investigate crimes, such as stolen vehicles and locker/automobile burglaries. Perform vehicle jump starts and unlocks; respond to calls on elevator problems; promote public relations; provide public with directions and other assistance; serve as members of campus committees as assigned/volunteered; make presentations in classrooms or at student forums on District police services and safety. Transport college nurse to campus locations for treatment of accidents/illnesses; transport ill or injured students or staff to campus health center; perform money escorts as required; provide escort to parking lots, etc. as requested.

Reports: Report all traffic control signs and devices that are down or in need of repair; prepare police reports (theft, vandalism, etc.) and take statements from victims/witnesses; prepare vehicle accident reports and take statements from parties and witnesses; document accident and incident scenes through photographs.

Property/Evidence: Receive, take and hold for safe keeping all recovered, found or abandoned property; deliver recovered property (books, umbrellas, etc.) to Lost and Found; contact owner by telephone when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: One year experience in Los Rios CCD as a Campus Patrol or equivalent; OR one year of work experience in corrections or a security related field; OR successful completion of a basic police academy, or equivalent, certified by the commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).