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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.
Job Responsibility:
Administers first aid to students, staff and/or visitors for the purpose of providing immediate emergency medical care
Arrests individuals engaging in illegal activities for the purpose of apprehending suspects to prevent further illegal activities
Collaborates with community agencies (e.g. law enforcement, courts, health care, etc.) for the purpose of addressing individual cases and/or taking action regarding investigations, criminal activities, gang activities, vandalism, etc. for the safety and security of the college sites
Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information, the potential consequences of violation, and building a community relationship
Enforces applicable laws for the purpose of responding appropriately in accordance to federal, state, District, and municipal laws, rules, and policies
Enforces college policies as necessary (e.g. student ticketing, disciplinary issues, etc.) for the purpose of implementing campus Police Department processes and student code of conduct
Escorts students, assigned personnel and/or visitors for the purpose of providing safety and providing site security
Implements safety escorts (e.g. students, staff, visitors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe movement on campus
Investigates potential campus crimes and/or student related community incidents for the purpose of resolving conflicts, taking appropriate action, and/or referring to outside agency for resolution
Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions
Patrols college facilities (e.g. grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of providing visibility, maintaining security, and deterring criminal activities
Prepares a variety of documents (e.g. police reports, citations, incident reports, activity logs, memos, letters, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information
Presents information in a variety of settings (e.g. classrooms, meetings, staff orientations, etc.) for the purpose of informing individuals of public safety, law enforcement procedures and individual rights
Provides traffic and parking control for the purpose of maintaining efficient traffic flow and use of parking lot/s
Reports safety issues or concerns (e.g. to maintenance department ( broken fixtures, insufficient lighting), etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment, free of hazards
Responds to a variety of situations (e.g. accidents, injuries, vandalism, suspicious activities, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of making appropriate response and taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns
Responds calls for services from a variety of sources regarding campus security issues for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry
Testifies in court proceedings for the purpose of providing information regarding alleged illegal activity
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)
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
Requires possession of a valid California Driver License
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.
Nice to have:
Certificate of completion from a P.O.S.T. academy
Completion of 60 units of college credits preferably in the Administration of Justice field
Two years of verifiable work experience
One year of law enforcement experience
Specialized training in law enforcement, security or related field
Experience in working within an educational setting preferably in community colleges
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students, faculty, and staff
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Reliable, responsible, dependable, and a good team player
Ability to participate in meetings, workshops, events and other college functions as needed and to be able to represent the department
Effective interpersonal skills enabling the officer to effectively deal with a diverse population of students, staff and the general public
Good organizational skills
Willingness to work extended hours or start early when required
Ability to work and perform job duties effectively under pressure
Ability to pay close attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy and prioritize workload with frequent interruptions
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
Understanding of regulations related to handling of confidential student information.
What we offer:
New employees hired on or after October 1, 2013 will contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF)
Institutional Police positions in the San Francisco Community College District are eligible for membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).