"Police Officer (Safety and Police) District"

Police Officer (Safety and Police) District

Riverside Community College District

Posted: 02-Dec-25

Location: Riverside, California

Type: Full-time

Categories: Security/Public Safety, Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 6757872

Application Deadline: 01/02/2026 by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time

Position Details

Department: Safety & Police (D)

Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)

College/Campus: District

Physical location: District (Moreno Valley College)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Length: 12-month

Salary Range: Grade N ($7,043 - $8,574 Monthly)

Basic Function

Performs law enforcement duties on all District facilities to protect the lives and property of students, staff, faculty, and campus visitors; patrols and safeguards campus facilities; prevents and detects crimes; enforces laws and ordinances; and assists the Chief of Police and Sergeants with special assignments at each District location and off-site facilities.

Education and Experience

Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Key Qualifications

• Operations and services of a public safety law enforcement department.
• Basic principles and practices of criminal law.
• Methods and techniques of conducting investigations and interviewing.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws relevant to public safety.
• Safety practices, police equipment, first aid, and CPR.

Abilities: Patrol areas, pursue suspects, investigate incidents, prepare reports, operate equipment, communicate effectively, etc.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Graduation from a California P.O.S.T. Police Academy within the past three (3) years or current basic California P.O.S.T. certificate.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificates.

Examples of Typical Job Functions

1. Patrols District properties by vehicle, foot, or bicycle.
2. Investigates accidents, crimes, thefts; makes arrests.
3. Prepares reports and testifies in court.
4. Maintains crowd and traffic control.
5. Provides medical response, safety presentations.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Required Documents: Resume or CV, Cover Letter, Other Document (CA P.O.S.T. proof)

Conditions: Background check, medical/psychological evaluations, meet CA Government Code standards.