Institutional Police Officer

San Francisco Community College District; California; On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

City College of San Francisco seeks an Institutional Police Officer (8204) for the Public Safety Department. The position is full-time, permanent civil service, with a 40-hour workweek and 260 days/year.

Officers act as peace officers under applicable California statutes and enforce campus policies to protect life and property across campuses. The role requires security experience and a commitment to safety, with a starting placement at the entrance salary step per the collective bargaining

Qualifications

• Peace officer duties under Cal. Penal Code §830.32(a) and Cal. Ed. Code §72330.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid and provides emergency medical care.
• Arrests individuals engaging in illegal activities.
• Patrols college facilities to maintain security and deter crime.
• Represents safety policies to students, staff and visitors.
• Investigates potential campus incidents and coordinates with outside agencies.

Job description

INSTITUTIONAL POLICE OFFICER (8204) - REISSUED

Full-time

Job Code and Title: 8204-Institutional Police Officer

Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service

Company Description

City College of San Francisco is an urban community college with locations throughout the city. Our vision is to provide a sustainable and accessible environment where we support and encourage student possibilities by building on the vibrancy of San Francisco and where we are guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity, and quality. We offer an affordable opportunity for students to earn associate degrees, prepare for transfer, and pursue career and technical education. This is an exciting time at City College of San Francisco and the right person can make a major impact. Be part of positive change as we transform this dynamic institution for a successful future.

Job Description

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you must submit all requisite documentation listed in the "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION" section by the filing deadline. Incomplete applications or those submitted without the required documents will be REJECTED.

Department: Public Safety Department.

Location: City College of San Francisco, Ocean Campus and other campuses.

Salary Range for this position: $49.4064- $59.8015 hourly $102,765 - $124,387 annually

IMPORTANT! The position's salary placement shall be at the entrance salary step, except as otherwise provided in the SEIU Local 1021 collective Bargaining Agreement.

Appointment Type: Classified - Provisional. This is a Temporary Provisional (TPV) position excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process. It is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the of the Department Head. This position will be subject to the Permanent Civil Service Examination process at a later date. Successful participation in the Permanent Civil Service Examination and selection through an open competitive process is needed in order to be considered for the permanent appointment.

Please note job announcement was reposted for additional recruitment. Previous applicants need not re- apply. Application Filing Deadline: Open until filled. Next Read scheduled on Friday, October 16, 2026.

City College of San Francisco is looking to recruit full time, (40 hours/week), full year (260 days/fiscal year) Institutional Police Officers. Under the direction of the Chief of Police or his/her designee, the Institutional Police Officer works in the San Francisco Community College District Police Department and acts as a peace officer pursuant to Section 830.32(a) of the California Penal Code and Section 72330 of the California Education Code. The San Francisco Community College District Police Department is a Peace Officers' Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) participant. The officer's primary functions are to provide protection of life and property and to enforce state and local laws and college policies within the jurisdiction of San Francisco Community College District campuses.

In accordance with District policy, the San Francisco Community College District Police Department is a sworn unarmed department. Employees are required to sign a memorandum acknowledging their understanding of the district's policy in this regard.

*Updated to amend job duties 4/14/2026*

Please note the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the 8204-INSTITUTIONAL POLICE OFFICER class code and not intended to be an inclusive list.

Essential Functions

• Administers first aid to students, staff and/or visitors for the purpose of providing immediate emergency medical care.


• Arrests individuals engaging in illegal activities for the purpose of apprehending suspects to prevent further illegal activities.


• Collaborates with community agencies (e.g. law enforcement, courts, health care, etc.) for the purpose of addressing individual cases and/or taking action regarding investigations, criminal activities, gang activities, vandalism, etc. for the safety and security of the college sites.


• Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information, the potential consequences of violation, and building a community relationship.


• Enforces applicable laws for the purpose of responding appropriately in accordance to federal, state, District, and municipal laws, rules, and policies.


• Enforces college policies as necessary (e.g. student ticketing, disciplinary issues, etc.) for the purpose of implementing campus Police Department processes and student code of conduct.


• Escorts students, assigned personnel and/or visitors for the purpose of providing safety and providing site security.


• Implements safety escorts (e.g. students, staff, visitors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe movement on campus.


• Investigates potential campus crimes and/or student related community incidents for the purpose of resolving conflicts, taking appropriate action, and/or referring to outside agency for resolution.


• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.


• Patrols college facilities (e.g. grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of providing visibility, maintaining security, and deterring criminal activities.


• Prepares a variety of documents (e.g. police reports, citations, incident reports, activity logs, memos, letters, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.


• Presents information in a variety of settings (e.g. classrooms, meetings, staff orientations, etc.) for the purpose of informing i