"Police Officer I / Police Officer II"

Job Description

Initial Closing Date: 01/05/26* After the initial closing date, the position will remain open until filled.*
*For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing/review date. The position becomes open until filled after the closing date/review date, and will only be reviewed by the hiring committee at their request.

Police Officer I
Salary Grade: C6-60
Starting Salary: $7,953.47 (per month) plus excellent benefits
Full Salary Range: $7,953.47 – $10,642.48 (per month)

Police Officer II
Salary Grade: C6-62
Starting Salary: $8,336.45 (per month) plus excellent benefits
Full Salary Range: $8,336.45 – $11,184.02 (per month)

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the classified position above. We have multiple openings.

The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department. All interviewing costs incurred by applicant are the responsibility of the applicant.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Foothill - De Anza Community College District, composed of two colleges and an education center, is one of the top performing districts in both California and the United States...

FOOTHILL – DE ANZA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Foothill–De Anza Community College District is student success...

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide police protection to the students, personnel, equipment and property of the District using community based policing techniques...

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
- Police Officer I – Police Officer I is the first level for certified peace officers...
- Police Officer II – Police Officer II is the second level for certified peace officers...
- Specialty Assignments – Incumbents at a Police Officer I or Police Officer II level may also be assigned to...

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Patrol an assigned area of District properties and facilities on foot, in a vehicle, motorcycle or on bicycle on an assigned shift...
• Prevent entry and detain unauthorized persons on grounds or in buildings...
• Respond to suspicious activity, emergency situations...
• Prepare investigative, crime, follow-up and incident reports...
• Provide security at college functions...
• Issue citations and control parking...
• Inspect and monitor the security of doors, windows and gates.
• Detect and report fire and safety hazards...
• Interview victims, suspects and witnesses...
• Perform other functions including dispatching, fingerprinting...
• Operate a variety of police equipment...
• Train new Police Department staff...
• Provide work direction to assigned staff.
• Promote good community relations...
• Provide police protection for all persons and property.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• Methods and practices of effective law enforcement...
• Applicable sections of the State Penal Code...
• Federal, State and local laws...
• Crowd and traffic control techniques.
• Use and maintenance of a firearm...
• Vehicle operations...
• Multi-frequency/multi-jurisdiction radio operation.
• Advanced record-keeping techniques...
• Interpersonal skills...
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to...
• Preserve and protect District property...
• Conduct investigations...
• Observe activities accurately...
• Utilize and maintain firearms...
• Analyze situations accurately...
• Patrol effectively...
• Establish and maintain cooperative...
• Meet standards of physical endurance...
• Prepare accurate written reports.
• Render first aid...
• Communicate effectively...
• Comply with uniform regulations...
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Work independently with little direction.

Minimum Qualifications
For Police Officer I:

• Completion of appropriate California P.O.S.T. requirements...
• In addition to the P.O.S.T. requirements, any combination equivalent to: 20 semester units of college course work.
• Have a U.S. high school diploma...
• Valid California drivers license, First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Minimum age 21 years.
• Excellent moral character.

For Police Officer II (Advanced Certificate Award Requirements):

• Satisfy the requirements specified in Regulation 1011(a)(4).
• Possess or be eligible to possess the Advanced Certificate.
• Satisfy one of the following eligibility combinations: ...

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Substantial driving, walking...
• Adverse weather conditions.

Physical Abilities:
Must meet all minimum standards as set by P.O.S.T...

HAZARDS:

• Contact with abusive or combative individuals.
• Possible fights and confrontations.
• First responder to emergency scenes.

ADDITIONAL TESTING MAY INCLUDE:

• Physical Agility Test.
• Oral Board Interview.
• In-depth Interview with Chief of Police.
• Medical Examination.
• Background Investigation.
• Written Test and/or assessment test.
• Psychological evaluation.
• Polygraph evaluation.

To see our Foothill-De Anza Team in action: https://youtu.be/zESsGibMCKE

APPLICATION PACKET:

• A District on-line application on http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/...
• A cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position.
• A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

If any required application materials are omitted...

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Position: Full-Time, Permanent, 12-months per year
Starting date: As soon as possible upon completion of the search process.
Shift: Day, swing, weekend.
Excellent benefits package...