Campus Police Corporal - Lead Officer & Trainer

Ventura County Community College System Office; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is seeking a Community College Police Corporal to enforce laws and regulations across district properties and provide leadership on assigned shifts. The role calls for experienced police officers, capable of guiding officers and student aides, and performing complex enforcement duties.

The position oversees safety for students, staff, and visitors, coordinates events, and collaborates with campus partners.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency AND four years of service as a full time, regularly appointed peace officer in a U.S. public law enforcement agency.
• OR An associate degree from a recognized college or university AND three years of service as a full time, regularly appointed peace officer in a U.S. public law enforcement agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and protection of students, visitors and personnel.
• Serve as Field Training Officer or lead investigator; provide work direction and guidance to officers and student police aides.
• Issue and process traffic and parking citations; direct traffic on campus or at special events.
• Coordinate crowd and traffic control and provide security and police services at events.
• Investigate crimes and incidents on campus; make arrests, write reports, and testify in court.
• Patrol college properties on foot or in vehicle; secure doors, rooms and buildings; report hazards.
• Respond to alarm and radio calls; apprehend violators; provide emergency first aid.
• Provide information and assistance to students, visitors, and the public; resolve service complaints.
• Ensure accurate accounting of daily parking fees; maintain vehicles and life-saving equipment.
• Escort District personnel transporting college funds as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + four years of service as a full-time peace officer

Associate degree + three years of service as a full-time peace officer

Job description

Ventura County Community College District is seeking a Community College Police Corporal to enforce laws and regulations across district properties and provide leadership on assigned shifts. The role calls for experienced police officers, capable of guiding officers and student aides, and performing complex enforcement duties.

The position oversees safety for students, staff, and visitors, coordinates events, and collaborates with campus partners.