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Police Officer

Closing Date: 02/23/2025

Definition:

Assignment:

Salary and Benefits:

• Entry level - Step A-C: $9,068.42 - $10,028.67 (monthly);
  
  
  
  
  
  • Initial salary placement for a new bargaining unit member who is not a "Lateral Officer shall be based upon the qualifications identified in Steps A-C above.
  
  
  
  
  
  

   

  
  


• Lateral Officer - Step D-F:
  
  
  
  • Higher steps may be authorized by the Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources upon recommendation of the District Chief of Police at the time of appointment for a highly qualified individual, based on years of experience in rank, education, specialized training or certification, or other factors when it is considered to be in the best interest of the District.
  
  
  
  

• Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and dependents.


• Employer-paid long-term disability for employee.


• Employer-provided life insurance.


• 15 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually.


• 80 hours vacation leave accrued annually.


• 96 hours sick leave accrued annually.


• Shift differential (2.5%-5%)


• POST Intermediate and Advanced certificate pay (3%-5%)


• Specialty Assignment pay (5%)


• Bilingual pay


• $1000 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,500 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.


• CalPERS retirement [3%@ 55 for Classic Members; 2.7%@ 57 for New Members].


• The position is union affiliated.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California drivers license.


• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certificate, including firearms and other tactical equipment use. Note: A valid P.O.S.T certification must be maintained to continue employment.


• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid American Red Cross C.P.R., First Aid, and AED certification.


• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law (CA Gov. Code Section 1031).

Desired Qualification:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• A commitment to community service and strategic readiness


• Current employment with a California law enforcement agency with experience in uniformed patrol and investigations.


• Possess a California POST, Basic, Intermediate or Advanced certificate.


• Educational background in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or a related field is preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Methods, principles, and practices of California law enforcement and public safety.


• All mandated training and procedures including, but not limited to, firearms use, criminal investigative techniques and procedures, interview and interrogation techniques, domestic violence investigation techniques, crime scene investigation techniques, evidence collection and preservation, traffic collision techniques, and tactical communication techniques.


• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, including laws of arrest, vehicle and penal codes.


• First responder and first aid principles.

• Assess emergency and non-emergency situations and determine appropriate course of action.


• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of a sworn police officers job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; remember accounts given by witnesses; identify crime suspects; interpret and apply the law to field situations; observe while conducting surveillance; problem solve crime situations; and explain law to the public.


• On an intermittent basis, sit at desk or in patrol vehicle; walk and stand during patrol activities; bend, squat and keel during inspection of crime scene or conducting building searches; climb stairs and/or ladders; twist; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.


• Continuously wear a vest of up to 10 pounds and a gun belt of approximately 30 pounds; and occasionally carry weight of 100 pounds or less.


• Handle firearms safely and effectively, including passing range qualifications; wear body armor; make physical arrests using modern arrest control techniques.


• Operate police vehicle in both emergency and non-emergency situations.


• Maintain objectivity while taking control of a situation; exercise respect for the rights of others and maintain good public relations.


• Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software; utilize law enforcement databases including Automated Report Management System (ARMS), California


• Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) and Criminal Justice Information Center (CJIC).


• Pass an extensive background investigation including medical and psychological exams.


• Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.


• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.


• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.


• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.


• Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.


• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and collaborative working relationships with others.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigate conditions hazardous to life or property; respond to emergency and non-emergency calls


• for service and assistance in a variety of situations.


• Conduct surveillance, inspect property and persons, search and check buildings, people, vehicles and objects; secure and protect property, accident and crime scenes.


• Patrol specific areas in vehicle, on foot, or on bicycle.


• Respond to mutual aid calls for service to other jurisdictions; may perform duties on off-site grounds and properties owned, operated, controlled, maintained or administered on behalf of the college district, or on properties in close proximity to the college campuses.


• Perform crowd control and maintain order at accidents, crime scenes, and/or special events; direct traffic at public events and on campus.


• Identify, pursue and arrest suspects; detain violators, by means of reasonably objective, lawful use of force if necessary; restrain and or subdue individuals by means of standard police techniques using approved equipment; guard prisoners.


• Promote good community relations; conduct public relations activities including presentations to community and student groups, staff and others; work in cooperation with other public agencies as needed.


• Perform traffic enforcement and control duties; photograph or draw diagrams of accident scenes, interview principals and eyewitnesses, review facts of incidents, and issue citations as necessary.


• Appear in criminal and traffic court as required.


• Administer first aid; call for back-up and medical response when needed.


• Conduct investigations of suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards and unusual or illegal activity; conduct criminal investigations for narcotics and alcohol violations, property crimes, and crimes against persons; inspect persons and property, including searching and checking buildings and/or vehicles; collect and secure evidence.


• Administer roadside sobriety and intoxilizer tests; evaluate subjects for evidence of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.


• Write clear and concise reports; read and may create law enforcement bulletins.


• Attend various training as required.


• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees and the public using principles of good customer service.


• Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.


• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.


• Perform related duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Other Duties:

Application Information:

Physical Demands:

Applicant Information:

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the first review date, July 17, 2023.


• Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Supplemental application questions; (3) Resume; (4) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (5) Cover letter and/or reference list, if requested; and (6) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.


• All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.


• Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.


• Incomplete applications will not be considered.


• Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.


• The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.

• If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.


• Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.


• Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.


• If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store; then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.


• Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

Selection Process:

• After the first review deadline date, a committee will review and evaluate applications and supporting materials to select the applicants to be interviewed. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.


• All candidates will receive an e-notification to acknowledge receipt of their application materials. If not contacted within 3-6 weeks following the close of the recruitment, no suitable match was determined at this time.


• Travel expenses to attend first-level interview are the responsibility of the candidate.


• Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.


• The District may choose to re-advertise or indefinitely delay filling a position. Some positions may include first and second level interviews.


• The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.


• Any tentative verbal offer of employment is contingent upon formal approval of the college Governing Board.


• Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.


• The District DOES NOT provide visa sponsorship.

Special Instructions to the Applicant:

Posting Number: FY22/23-248FT
Open Date: 01/22/2025
Close Date: 02/23/2025
Open Until Filled: No

For more information on this position and to apply, please visit our website at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.