Police Officer
Santa Rosa Junior College
Salary: $7,555.00 - $9,180.00 Monthly
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 21-01468
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Department: District Police
Closing: Continuous
Description
FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE: April 18, 2025
Position is open until filled. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE
The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee:
• Application Review Deadline: 4/18/25
• First Round of Interviews: Week of 4/28/25
• Finalist Interviews: TBD- Dependent on Background
• Desired Start Date: TBD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
• Salary Range: $7,555.00 -$9,180.00 per month (24/25 Classified Salary Schedule); maximum initial placement at mid-range, which is $8,327 per month (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials).
• Fringe Benefits: The District offers a competitive health & benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. You can learn more on our https://hr.santarosa.edu/benefits-regular-employees.
• Leave/Holiday Time: Full-time classified Unit members earn 8 hours of sick leave and start off accruing hours of vacation for each month worked (accrual rate increases after first year of employment and rates are pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees are also compensated for holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year, pro-rated for part-time employees).
• May be Eligible: Bilingual premium, uniform allowance, POST intermediate and advanced certificate professional incentives, 5-7% shift differential, 5-20% longevity pay for 10 or more years.
• Specialty Assignments and Premiums: Field Training Officer, POST-certified Instructor, Detective, Cadet Coordinator.
• Retirement: This position qualifies for Schools Safety PERS formula at 2.7% mailto:@ 57 upon completion of the POST Academy. Fully integrated with Social Security. Optional deferred compensation.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The District Police Department at Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking qualified individuals with demonstrated customer service skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and staff to provide high quality services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.
Under general supervision, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol of assigned areas on or about District properties or facilities utilized by the District; serve warrants and make arrests; perform criminal investigations including the preparation of complex criminal reports, and perform extensive follow-up with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office; ensure the safety and security of District properties or facilities utilized by the District; and provide assistance to students, faculty and staff; and perform related work as required.
This is a regular, full-time (40 hours/week, 12 months/year) position. Due to the unpredictable nature of public safety work, may be assigned to work various shifts, including evenings, weekend, and graveyard shifts and holidays. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.
SCOPE:
Under general direction, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol of assigned areas throughout District properties or facilities utilized by the District. Serves warrants and makes arrests, performs criminal investigations including the preparation of criminal reports, and performs follow-up with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Santa Rosa Junior College District Police Department includes sworn Police Officers, police dispatchers, non-sworn Community Service Officers, and Cadets. The California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) accredited this Police Department in 1988. SRJC has approximately 20,000 students, faculty, and staff a semester combined with multiple sites across Sonoma County.
Essential Functions
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.
1. Patrols District property, surrounding areas, and facilities utilized by the District by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot to deter, locate, discover, and apprehend persons committing crimes.
2. Responds to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other emergencies.
3. Practices de-escalation, crisis intervention, communication, defensive tactics, arrest techniques and other alternatives to assess situations fairly and resolve conflict reasonably at a level proportional to the offense and the totality of the circumstances.
4. Reprimands, detains, cites, and/or arrests members of the public for violations of the law. Transports subjects to detoxification, mental health, or medical facilities, or books into jail. Provides mutual aid and assistance to other law enforcement agencies as requested and/or circumstances dictate. Serves warrants and subpoenas.
5. Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, criminal incidents, hazardous incidents, vehicle accidents, and deaths. Collects and maintains evidence, interrogates suspects, and interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses.
6. Prepares criminal reports, responds to subpoenas, and testifies in court.
7. Operates the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) and other law enforcement computer systems.
8. Manages caseload of registered sex offenders, including initial registration, follow up, and coordination with the California Department of Justice.
9. Provides traffic and crowd control, responds to life threatening situations, and provides non-police related support services.
10. Implements district emergency preparedness plan including emergency evacuation plans. Secures perimeters and coordinates fire, medical, communication, utilities, and other emergency services.
11. May collect and transport monies from parking permit machines and meters. May perform minor repairs to parking meters and permit machines.
12. Responds to questions from students, employees, and the general public regarding laws, ordinances, incidents, or services.
13. Prepares and maintains records, reports, and files. Provides documentation to appropriate state, federal, and local agencies.
14. May be given special assignments including cadet coordinator, communications training or field training officer, certified instructor, and/or detective.
15. May provide training for department staff in such areas as defensive tactics, use of firearms, defensive driving, crowd control, use of chemical agents, and other specialized functions.
16. May serve as lead worker to other classified and short-term, non-continuing (STNC) employees within the department.
17. May supervise student employees.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
1. Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, including local law enforcement protocols.
2. Federal and state constitutions.
3. De-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
4. Non-lethal and lethal force and weapons use.
5. Parking enforcement, crowd and traffic control, and patrol techniques.
6. Crime scene documentation including evidence collection.
7. Law enforcement radio protocols and codes.
8. Interview and interrogation techniques.
9. Drug use recognition.
10. Applicable technology usage, including standard office productivity software and other appropriate technology.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by the supervising administrators, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from High School or GED and 60 college-level units required.
EXPERIENCE:
Completion of a POST Certified Police Academy provides applicants with the minimum experience for this classification.
To apply and see full details, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6112707
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