"Institutional Police Officer"

Job Description

City College of San Francisco is looking to recruit full time, (40 hours/week), full year (260 days/fiscal year) Institutional Police Officers. Under the direction of the Chief of Police or his/her designee, the Institutional Police Officer works in the San Francisco Community College District Police Department and acts as a peace officer pursuant to Section 830.32(a) of the California Penal Code and Section 72330 of the California Education Code. The San Francisco Community College District Police Department is a Peace Officers' Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) participant. The officer's primary functions are to provide protection of life and property and to enforce state and local laws and college policies within the jurisdiction of San Francisco Community College District campuses.

In accordance with District policy, the San Francisco Community College District Police Department is a sworn unarmed department. Employees are required to sign a memorandum acknowledging their understanding of the district's policy in this regard.

Responsibilities and Job Duties

1. Maintain law and order within and surrounding City College campuses and other district sites.
2. Provide a safe and secure environment for the students, faculty, staff and visitors.
3. In a professional and courteous manner; respond to all emergencies on District property.
4. Uphold the laws and statues of the State of California, municipal and criminal, enforce state and local ordinances, rules and regulations related to the San Francisco Community College District.
5. Provide assistance and /or first aid.
6. Perform traffic control and investigate traffic collisions.
7. Issue verbal warning or issue citations for violations observed and issue parking citations.
8. Patrol assigned areas in a marked patrol vehicle and/or on foot.
9. Provide money escorts upon request on District property.
10. Conduct investigations of various crimes committed; interview suspects. victims and witnesses in the field; make arrests as necessary; prepare reports on arrests, burglaries, disturbances and unusual circumstances observed.
11. Make felony/misdemeanor/warrant arrests as necessary which includes transporting and booking suspects as well as properly preparing a San Francisco Police Department Incident Report.
12. Assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors by providing directions and responding to questions and inquiries; provide service escorts for any person requiring assistance.
13. Respond to faculty, staff and student complaints in potentially hostile situations; intervene and mediate in disturbances and disputes.
14. Testify and present evidence in court as necessary.
15. Assist in the event of natural disasters and other extraordinary circumstances.
16. May perform other duties as assigned by Chief of Police or his/her designee.

Working Conditions: This classification may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, running or sitting for prolonged periods of time; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; possible exposure to physical injury and other dangers inherent in police work. Must possess satisfactory hearing capabilities and visual acuity of at least 20/100 correctable to at least 20/30 in each eye. Officers are required to wear police uniforms, a bullet proof vests, and required police gear. Officers are required to work flexible shifts, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Officers may be assigned to any of the district campuses under the department policy and/or at the discretion of the Chief of Police. The department currently operates two shifts: Day shift and swing shift. Shifts are 5 days/8 hours per day or 4 days/10 hours per day: 7 days a week.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination);

AND Experience: One (1) year of experience as a police officer, member of a military police unit or other work involving the safeguarding of life and property; AND

License and Certification:

1. Requires possession of a valid California Driver License;
2. Possession of a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate (issued by California Department of Justice, Commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training) will be required prior to field work assignment and within twelve (12) months of hire date, as a condition of employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Certificate of completion from a P.O.S.T. academy.
2. Completion of 60 units of college credits preferably in the Administration of Justice field.
3. Two years of verifiable work experience.
4. One year of law enforcement experience.
5. Specialized training in law enforcement, security or related field.
6. Experience in working within an educational setting preferably in community colleges.
7. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students, faculty, and staff.
8. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
9. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
10. Reliable, responsible, dependable, and a good team player.
11. Ability to participate in meetings, workshops, events and other college functions as needed and to be able to represent the department.
12. Effective interpersonal skills enabling the officer to effectively deal with a diverse population of students, staff and the general public.
13. Good organizational skills.
14. Willingness to work extended hours or start early when required.
15. Ability to work and perform job duties effectively under pressure.
16. Ability to pay close attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy and prioritize workload with frequent interruptions.
17. Effective experience in conflict resolution in person, virtually, email and/or by phone. Ability to take initiative, problem solve and work independently with good judgment about when to seek direction.
18. Understanding of regulations related to handling of confidential student information.

Salary Range

$47.0268 - $56.9213 hourly / $97,816 - $118,396 annually

Department

Public Safety Department

Location

City College of San Francisco, Ocean Campus and other campuses