POLICE OFFICER

San José - Evergreen Community College District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (district)

CalPERS pension contribution

Vacation & sick leave

Job summary

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District is seeking a Police Officer to safeguard students, staff, and the public across district properties. The role requires patrol duties, incident response, and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.

Requirements include a California POST Basic Certificate, 884-hour academy completion within 3 years, and 2500 work hours. Strong communication and incident report skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A U.S. high school diploma, GED, or equivalency certificate; or two-, four-, or advanced degree from an accredited college/university.
• Completion of at least an 884-hour California P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy within the past three years.
• 2500 work hours with a P.O.S.T. accredited public safety agency (with verifiable training).
• Possession of a valid Californian P.O.S.T Basic Certificate.
• Pass background check for police department personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and maintain professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas to preserve law and order and ensure safety of students, staff, the public, and facilities.
• Protect District property by inspections and monitoring door/window security; address suspicious activity.
• Investigate disturbances; arrest suspects; issue citations; coordinate with local law enforcement as needed.
• Respond to complaints and hazardous situations; conduct investigations of injuries and accidents; testify in court as needed.
• Participate in criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property; gather evidence.

Education

High school diploma / GED / equivalency + further degree (per CA Govt Code 1031(e))

Job description

POLICE OFFICER

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

Close/First Review Date: 09/06/2026

Work Location: District-wide

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY

The Police Officer reports to the Chief of Police in the District Police Department, to be assigned District-wide. This position is 12 months per year position; 40 hours per week. Work hours and schedule will vary as needed.

This position is represented by the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 363.

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction of Police Chief or assigned administrator, the Police Officer performs law enforcement, security, traffic control, and public information duties that provide a safe environment for students, staff, and the general public while on District property. Incumbents protect District property by carrying out pro-active programs and traditional law enforcement procedures, and enforce California Vehicle Code, State Penal Code, Education code and District regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrol designated areas of the Community College District to preserve law and order. Discover and prevent the commission of crimes and enforces laws, regulations, and ordinances. Ensure safety of students, staff, the general public, and District facilities.
• Protect District property and facilities by making inspections on foot and in a patrol vehicle. Check buildings for physical safety and security. Inspect and monitor the security of doors, windows and gates. Address any unusual or suspicious activity.
• Prevent entry and report presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in buildings. Investigate situations and disturbances as needed. Apprehend suspects; make arrests, issue citations, and contact local law enforcement agencies to transport suspects. Prepare investigative, crime, follow-up and incident reports relating to observed violations.
• Respond to complaints and hazardous situations. Conduct investigations of reported injuries and accidents. Respond to incidents putting students, staff, and the general public at risk or harm. Interview victims, complaints and witnesses. Interrogate suspects. Make arrests as necessary. Testify and present evidence in court.
• Participate in and may conduct a variety of criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property, auto theft, and narcotics. Gather evidence and may prepare cases for prosecution.
• Provide security at District functions as required. Open and close buildings and rooms for meetings. Direct traffic and control parking and safe movement of vehicles in parking areas.
• Detect and report fire hazards. Extinguish small blazes and report fires to the local Fire Department using established emergency communications protocols. Respond to fire and burglar alarms. Summon police and fire department personnel as needed. Direct traffic at fire, special events and other emergency or congested situations.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Assure proper functioning of equipment. Notify designated personnel regarding impaired equipment and malfunctions.
• Enhance day-to-day public relations by providing information and assistance to students, staff, and the public in a way that establishes and maintain rapport with the college community.
• Answer questions from students, staff and the public concerning local and State laws, procedures and activities of the department. Provide information and responds to questions from students, staff, and the public.
• Perform other duties related to the job classification.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Methods, practices, and procedures of effective law enforcement including those used in patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation, and identification.
• Pertinent federal, state, local, and District laws and ordinances including applicable sections of the California Penal Code, State Education Code, Motor Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code, business and professional code, and laws related to the area of responsibility.
• A thorough procedural understanding of criminal law and criminal procedures with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the seizure and preservation of evidence.
• Understanding of and skills at applying basic interviewing and interrogation techniques.
• Use and maintenance of firearms, vehicle operations and safe driving practices, standard broadcasting procedures using a police radio system, and crowd, vehicle and pedestrian control.
• Sufficient math skills to record distances, numbers, and times.
• Sufficient writing skill to prepare professional reports.
• Sufficient human relations skills to resolve confrontation, affect behavior of others, and convey a positive image of the organization.

ABILITY TO

• Perform all of the duties of the position effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Utilize all of the tools and equipment of the position in a safe and responsible manner.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine and take effective action.
• Use appropriate defense measures to protect self or others in adverse situations.
• Meet standards of physical stature, endurance and agility established by the District.
• Maintain two-way radio communication with local police authorities, District central dispatch, and administrators.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively with students, in a multi-ethnic setting and to interact both formally and informally with District staff, outside agency personnel and the general public.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A U.S. high school diploma, GED certificate, or high school equivalency certificate, or a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved college/university (per California Government Code 1031(e)).

AND

• Completion of at least an 884-hour California P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy within the past three (3) years AND
• 2500 work hours with a P.O.S.T. accredited public safety agency which included verifiable filed of training, OR
• Possession of a valid Californian P.O.S.T Basic Certificate.
• Must be able to pass required background check for police department personnel.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE

• A valid California Driver's License.
• Current First Aid and CPR cards within a reasonable time after employment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a California peace officer, preferably in a campus, educational, municipal, or community-oriented policing environment.
• Experience in community-oriented and problem-oriented policing philosophy.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, faculty, staff, administrators, visitors, and members of the community.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, critical thinking, and effective problem-solving skills.
• Experience with de-escalation, crisis intervention, behavioral-health response, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience working effectively with diverse populations and individuals from varied cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
• Experience utilizing law-enforcement technology, including computer-aided dispatch, records-management systems, mobile data systems, digital evidence systems, body-worn cameras, and video surveillance systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, professional accountability, transparency, and respectful treatment of all persons.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other district departments.
• Experience working in an environment requiring collaboration with non-law-enforcement personnel and the ability to appropriately distinguish between criminal enforcement, administrative, behavioral-health, and student-conduct matters.

DISTRICT'S DIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
• Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District's hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.

Salary Range

$107,945 - $131,696 Annual Salary (Range 118: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2026-2027). Starting placement is generally at Step 1.

Benefits

• choice of one of the District's excellent Health Benefits and Welfare plans, premium cost 100% paid by the District for the employee and their eligible dependents, and one health plan costing an estimated $60,000 for the District for fiscal year 2025-2026
• We offer two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross [PPO] and Kaiser Permanente (HMO))
• dental (Delta Dental PPO)
• vision (VSP Choice)
• life insurance for the employee (The Lincoln)
• life insurance for eligible dependents (The Lincoln)
• long term disability/income protection plan (The Lincoln)
• employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP)
• in addition, the District contributes an additional 26.81% of the employee's salary towards an eligible employee's pension (CalPERS)
• Employees may also elect to participate in optional plans including purchasing additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible dependent(s)
• enroll in a medical, transportation, and/or dependent care Flexible Spending Account(s) (with the $4 monthly administrative fee paid by the District)
• set pre-taxed dollars aside to supplement their pension in a 403b (tax shelter annuity) and/or a 457 (deferred compensation) plan(s)
• Classified employees also earn 10 to 22 days per year of vacation (based on years of service), and up to 12 sick leave days (pro-rated for less than full-time positions)
• currently 20 paid holidays

About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees who are passionate about providing our student population with the best educational experience possible. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive roles models for all students, and creates an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment for its employees, students, and the community it serves.

As of fall 2017, with enrollment of approximately 18,500 per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Hispanic/Latino 44%, Black/African-American 4%, Asian/Pacific Islander 32%, American Indian/Native American 0.5%, White/Caucasian 11%) attaining educational goals reflecting 45% – AA Degree and Transfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the District's emphasis on student success makes it a recognized educational leader in the State.

The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve as colleagues to an existing diverse group of managers, supervisors and confidential staff consisting of 29 % Hispanic/Latino, 13% Asian/Pacific Islander, 7% Black/African American, 23% White/Caucasian, and as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants.