POLICE OFFICER - Lateral or Pre-Service

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Police Officer - Lateral or Pre-Service to perform law enforcement, crime prevention, and campus safety duties under supervision; expects completion of POST Field Training and a 12-month probationary period.

You will patrol campus buildings and grounds, respond to incidents, gather evidence, write reports, and provide First Aid if needed. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 21 years of age, U.S. citizenship eligibility, and a California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot, bike or by vehicle.
• Answer calls for protection of life, property, and enforcement of 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 and 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 orientation of District personnel regarding security measures.
• May supervise other security personnel.

Skills

Investigation procedures

Criminal law

First Aid

Emergency response

Report writing

Observation skills

Interviews

Community relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Firearms handling

Job description

About the job POLICE OFFICER - Lateral or Pre-Service

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 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

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• 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.
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.