About the job POLICE OFFICER - Lateral or Pre-Service
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to protect college employees, students, and the general public; to patrol and safeguard college property, to maintain law and order, to do other work as required.
A lateral police officer must successfully complete a P.O.S.T certified on-the-job Field Training Program and complete a 12-month probationary period.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot, bike or by vehicle.
• Answer calls for the protection of life, property, and the enforcement of local, county and state laws.
• Protect individuals and control crowds during assemblies or disturbances.
• Investigate and prepare written reports on accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, thefts, and disturbances of the peace.
• Gather evidence and interview witnesses.
• Apprehend violators, testify in court as necessary.
• Guard property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Give information and direct the public.
• Administer First Aid.
• Assist in the orientation of District personnel regarding security measures.
• May supervise other security personnel.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Investigative and law enforcement procedures.
• Criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies.
• First Aid.

ABILITY TO:

• Establish and maintain effective working conditions in a diverse multi-cultural and multi-ethnic educational environment.
• Observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Assess situations and persons accurately.
• Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Write accurate and comprehensive reports.
• Use and care for firearms.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Learn law enforcement procedures pertaining to arrest, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.
• Learn law and ordinances relating to theft, burglary, arson, and malicious mischief and trespassing.
• Learn District and campus rules and regulations regarding security, safety and conduct.
• Interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn to write clear and concise reports.
• Learn to interview suspects, complainants and witnesses.
• Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Analyze situation and adopt an effective course of action.
• Perform duties under scheduled working conditions.
• Accept direction from others willingly.
• Use restraint in enforcement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate.
• Applicants must be 21 years of age at time of application.
• A U.S. Citizen or a permanent Resident Alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship prior to testing.
• Possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.