Campus Police Officer - Patrol, Safety & Response

San Joaquin Delta College; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin Delta College seeks a Campus Safety Officer to help maintain a secure campus environment for students, faculty, and staff. You will patrol grounds, respond to incidents, and assist with investigations and safety escorts.

Applicants should have a basic law enforcement background, a California driver’s license, and a POST certificate or equivalent. The role may involve rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and requires strong communication and decision-making under pressure.

Qualifications

• One year of law enforcement experience is desirable.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade with specialized training in law enforcement or security.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license at time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic certificate or equivalent.
• Must be twenty (20) years old by the time on the final filing date and twenty-one (21) by the time of appointment.
• Successful completion of Government Code section 1031 requirements including psychological, medical and background investigations.
• A physical agility test and/or written test may be qualifying criteria.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area on foot or in a vehicle; issue verbal or written citations; enforce parking and related traffic ordinances; respond to and investigate traffic collisions.
• Respond to calls for service including protection of life and property; enforce laws, codes and regulations; respond to break-ins and fire alarms; contact emergency agencies as needed.
• Conduct investigations of crimes; interview suspects, victims and witnesses; make arrests as necessary; prepare reports.
• Assist students, faculty and staff by providing directions and responding to questions; provide service escorts as needed.
• Respond to complaints in potentially hostile situations; intervene and mediate disturbances.
• Provide security and crowd control for campus events; escort speakers and guests.
• Maintain radio communications with dispatch and other officers.
• Testify and present evidence in court as necessary.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Law enforcement basics

Campus police methods

Patrol techniques

Report writing

Emergency response

Firearms handling

Interpersonal communication

Public safety

Education

High school diploma

P.O.S.T. Basic certificate

California driver's license

Tools

Police radios

Vehicle operation

Job description

San Joaquin Delta College seeks a Campus Safety Officer to help maintain a secure campus environment for students, faculty, and staff. You will patrol grounds, respond to incidents, and assist with investigations and safety escorts.

Applicants should have a basic law enforcement background, a California driver’s license, and a POST certificate or equivalent. The role may involve rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and requires strong communication and decision-making under pressure.