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Campus Police Officer (Lateral or Pre-Service)

Employer
El Camino Community College
Location
Torrance, California
Salary
$5,151 per month

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Institutional & Business Affairs, Safety & Security
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

 

El Camino College

 

Campus Police Officer (Lateral or Pre-Service)

Req: C2021-012

Division: CAMPUS POLICE

Close Date: March 16, 2021

 

Complete job description and application available online at:  https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_classified 

 

BASIC FUNCTION

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 or pre-service 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

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.

Successfully complete a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Police Training Academy and meet all District and State requirements needed to obtain a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.

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. 

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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.

LATERAL: Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and/or a current up-to-date P.O.S.T. requalification certificate AND one-year full-time law enforcement experience.

PRE-SERVICE: Graduation from a California P.O.S.T. certified police academy within the past three years or proof of a California P.O.S.T. requalification certificate.

Meet specific physical, psychological and medical requirements established by the college.

Successfully pass a physical agility test; an in-depth background investigation; psychological and polygraph examinations.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of sixty (60) college units or possession of an Associate Degree is highly desirable.

 

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Possess effective interpersonal skills enabling a candidate to deal effectively with a diverse population of students, staff and the public; exhibit a pleasant, cooperative, fair, unbiased and polite attitude in carrying out law enforcement duties; ability to remain calm and maintain order in emergency or threatening situations.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfactorily complete an in-depth medical examination. 

Applicants must be in good physical condition, free from disease or defects that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the duties of this position.

VISION:    At least 20/100 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye.

COLOR VISION:    Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying.

HEARING:    No greater than 25dB loss in the better ear as average over the test frequencies of 500,100, 2000 and 3000 HZ. In the case of questionable, unusual or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's qualifications will be determined by a Medical doctor.

 

ORAL INTERVIEW: The most qualified applicants will be invited for an oral interview.  A panel will evaluate a candidate's verbal skills, experience, personal traits, background and other valuable indicators required for this position. 

Successful candidates will be required to pass a physical agility examination and an extensive background investigation prior to being eligible for a conditional offer of employment.

If a conditional offer is received, a candidate will be required to complete a polygraph examination; a psychological examination and a medical examination before being eligible for hire. 

The training program consists of academy coursework, on-the-job training exercise, and a review by the College Police Chief.  Successful completion of the basic police training Academy is a requirement to be eligible for promotion to the position of Police Officer.  Failure to maintain satisfactory progress during the training program or to satisfy the District or P.O.S.T. requirements for promotion to College Police Officer will end a candidate’s eligibility for participation in the program and employment with the District.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Sit in patrol car for long periods of time.

Walk/move to various locations on campus.

Run, jump, crawl, climb, bend, reach, and stoop to perform duties.

Lift and drag 165 pounds.

May be requested to work overtime for special events.

Use of weapons.

 

SALARY: $5,151 per month

Employees contribute 7% of their earnings toward the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position is designated as a regular, full-time, twelve-month classified and is contingent upon available funding.  Working hours are 12 hours per day, 40 hours per week. Candidate selected for employment must be willing to work nights, holidays and other unusual hours and willing to commit to a minimum of five (5) years of employment with the department. 

 

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.

 

TO APPLY 

An applicant must submit the following by the closing date: 

1) Online application: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_classified  

2) Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments. 

3) Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable).

4) California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or up-to-date/proof of a California P.O.S.T. requalification certificate, if applicant holds one.

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.  For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf

Please Note: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.  

If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 5809 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Closing Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

 

FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES AND APPLICATION MATERIAL SUBMISSION, CONTACT:

 

El Camino College 

Human Resources 

Martha E. Lopez

310-660-3593, Ext. 5809

melopezl@elcamino.edu 

16007 Crenshaw Boulevard

Torrance, CA 90506

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published Annual Security Reports and all required statistical data, which can be found on the Police Department webpage at www.elcamino.edu/about/depts/police/cleryact/index.aspx. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.

 

El Camino College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law

Organization

Welcome to El Camino College

You don't have to be an ECC student to enjoy our beautiful campus. Visit us online through our website, or on campus any time -- we are YOUR community college.

Founded in 1947, El Camino College is situated on a beautiful and spacious 126-acre campus near Torrance, California. The college enrolls more than 25,000 students each semester and boasts a curriculum of over 850 highly regarded academic and career programs taught by exceptional faculty.

Where are we located?

El Camino College is easily accessible from the 405 and 91 freeways, at the corner of Manhattan Beach and Crenshaw boulevards near Torrance. A daylong parking permit costs $3 – you may purchase a parking permit from one of the dispensers available in various lots. Please do not park in staff-marked parking stalls. Click here for the Campus Map.

El Camino College – A South Bay Tradition

Since the opening of El Camino College over 70 years ago, we have been dedicated to serve our community's educational and cultural needs. El Camino College is well-known for our academic excellence, our consistently high transfer rate to four-year colleges and universities, and our exceptional career training programs.

El Camino College offers many outstanding features, including:

  • Transfer agreements with many four-year universities
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Ranked among the largest single-campus, two-year colleges in the nation
  • Excellent career training programs
  • Outstanding community education programs
  • Only $46 per unit for California residents

 

President's Message

Our mission at El Camino College is to make a positive difference in people's lives. We provide excellent comprehensive educational programs and services that promote student learning and success in collaboration with our diverse communities. We are dedicated to achieving our mission and ensuring that everyone who wishes to pursue higher education and earn a degree or certificate is able to accomplish that goal at El Camino College.

The college will implement several innovative programs in the coming year, all designed to increase access to a college education and ensure students are successful once they arrive here. In our pursuit for equity and achievement we are constantly working to ensure that all students have what they need to succeed – in the classroom, in the tutoring lab, in the library, in the concert hall or on the playing field. Students have access to facilities that support teaching and learning, backed by the technology necessary to support their success.

We are also proud to be a strong and trusted partner in the South Bay, working with community leaders to align our programs with the workforce needs of the future. We share a common interest in the economic vitality of the South Bay, and we are a proactive provider of education and training that support this region.

Watch for future innovations such as expanded evening/weekend classes for working adults, new educational technology initiatives and additional college/career pathways with area high schools.

Dena P. Maloney, Ed.D.
Superintendent/President

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