POLICE OFFICER - Lateral or Pre-Service
El Camino College - Human Resources Office
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Law Enforcement / Security
Posted on April 4, 2024
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.
Use restraint in enforcement.
JOB 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.
LATERAL: Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and/or a current up-to-date P.O.S.T. requalification certificate AND one-year full-time law enforcement experience.
PRE-SERVICE: Graduation from a California P.O.S.T. certified police academy within the past three years or proof of a California P.O.S.T. requalification certificate.
Meet specific physical, psychological and medical requirements established by the college.
Successfully pass a physical agility test; an in-depth background investigation; psychological and polygraph examinations.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of sixty (60) college units or possession of an Associate Degree is highly desirable.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Possess effective interpersonal skills enabling a candidate to deal effectively with a diverse population of students, staff and the public; exhibit a pleasant, cooperative, fair, unbiased and polite attitude in carrying out law enforcement duties; ability to remain calm and maintain order in emergency or threatening situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfactorily complete an in-depth medical examination.
Applicants must be in good physical condition, free from disease or defects that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the duties of this position.
VISION: At least 20/100 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye.
COLOR VISION: Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying.
HEARING: No greater than 25dB loss in the better ear as average over the test frequencies of 500,100, 2000 and 3000 HZ. In the case of questionable, unusual or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's qualifications will be determined by a Medical doctor.
ORAL INTERVIEW: The most qualified applicants will be invited for an oral interview. A panel will evaluate a candidate's verbal skills, experience, personal traits, background and other valuable indicators required for this position.
Successful candidates will be required to pass a physical agility examination and an extensive background investigation prior to being eligible for a conditional offer of employment.
If a conditional offer is received, a candidate will be required to complete a polygraph examination; a psychological examination and a medical examination before being eligible for hire.
The training program consists of academy coursework, on-the-job training exercise, and a review by the College Police Chief. Successful completion of the basic police training Academy is a requirement to be eligible for promotion to the position of Police Officer. Failure to maintain satisfactory progress during the training program or to satisfy the District or P.O.S.T. requirements for promotion to College Police Officer will end a candidate's eligibility for participation in the program and employment with the District.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Sit in patrol car for long periods of time.
Walk/move to various locations on campus.
Run, jump, crawl, climb, bend, reach, and stoop to perform duties.
Lift and drag 165 pounds.
May be requested to work overtime for special events.
Use of weapons.
SALARY:$5,522 per month
Employees contribute 8% of their earnings toward the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position is designated as a regular, full-time, twelve-month classified and is contingent upon available funding. Working hours are 12 hours per day, 40 hours per week. Candidate selected for employment must be willing to work nights, holidays and other unusual hours and willing to commit to a minimum of five (5) years of employment with the department.
Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be finger printed, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance is available, toward which both the College and the employee contribute.
Sick Leave and Disability
Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month of service. Sick leave days may be accumulated indefinitely. Rather than State Disability Insurance.
Retirement
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Previous employment performed in a different public retirement system may allow eligibility to continue in the same retirement system.
TO APPLY
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
1) Online application: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_classified
2) Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
3) Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable).
4) California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or up-to-date/proof of a California P.O.S.T. requalification certificate, if applicant holds one.
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf
Please Note: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.
If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 5809 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Closing Date:OPEN UNTIL FILLED
JEANNE CLERY ACT COMPLIANT
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published Annual Security Reports and all required statistical data, which can be found on the Police Department webpage at www.elcamino.edu/about/depts/police/cleryact/index.aspx. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.
EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.
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.
Use restraint in enforcement.
JOB 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.
LATERAL: Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and/or a current up-to-date P.O.S.T. requalification certificate AND one-year full-time law enforcement experience.
PRE-SERVICE: Graduation from a California P.O.S.T. certified police academy within the past three years or proof of a California P.O.S.T. requalification certificate.
Meet specific physical, psychological and medical requirements established by the college.
Successfully pass a physical agility test; an in-depth background investigation; psychological and polygraph examinations.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of sixty (60) college units or possession of an Associate Degree is highly desirable.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Possess effective interpersonal skills enabling a candidate to deal effectively with a diverse population of students, staff and the public; exhibit a pleasant, cooperative, fair, unbiased and polite attitude in carrying out law enforcement duties; ability to remain calm and maintain order in emergency or threatening situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfactorily complete an in-depth medical examination.
Applicants must be in good physical condition, free from disease or defects that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the duties of this position.
VISION: At least 20/100 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye.
COLOR VISION: Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying.
HEARING: No greater than 25dB loss in the better ear as average over the test frequencies of 500,100, 2000 and 3000 HZ. In the case of questionable, unusual or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's qualifications will be determined by a Medical doctor.
ORAL INTERVIEW: The most qualified applicants will be invited for an oral interview. A panel will evaluate a candidate's verbal skills, experience, personal traits, background and other valuable indicators required for this position.
Successful candidates will be required to pass a physical agility examination and an extensive background investigation prior to being eligible for a conditional offer of employment.
If a conditional offer is received, a candidate will be required to complete a polygraph examination; a psychological examination and a medical examination before being eligible for hire.
The training program consists of academy coursework, on-the-job training exercise, and a review by the College Police Chief. Successful completion of the basic police training Academy is a requirement to be eligible for promotion to the position of Police Officer. Failure to maintain satisfactory progress during the training program or to satisfy the District or P.O.S.T. requirements for promotion to College Police Officer will end a candidate's eligibility for participation in the program and employment with the District.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Sit in patrol car for long periods of time.
Walk/move to various locations on campus.
Run, jump, crawl, climb, bend, reach, and stoop to perform duties.
Lift and drag 165 pounds.
May be requested to work overtime for special events.
Use of weapons.
SALARY:$5,522 per month
Employees contribute 8% of their earnings toward the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position is designated as a regular, full-time, twelve-month classified and is contingent upon available funding. Working hours are 12 hours per day, 40 hours per week. Candidate selected for employment must be willing to work nights, holidays and other unusual hours and willing to commit to a minimum of five (5) years of employment with the department.
Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be finger printed, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance is available, toward which both the College and the employee contribute.
Sick Leave and Disability
Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month of service. Sick leave days may be accumulated indefinitely. Rather than State Disability Insurance.
Retirement
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Previous employment performed in a different public retirement system may allow eligibility to continue in the same retirement system.
TO APPLY
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
1) Online application: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_classified
2) Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
3) Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable).
4) California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or up-to-date/proof of a California P.O.S.T. requalification certificate, if applicant holds one.
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf
Please Note: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.
If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 5809 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Closing Date:OPEN UNTIL FILLED
JEANNE CLERY ACT COMPLIANT
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published Annual Security Reports and all required statistical data, which can be found on the Police Department webpage at www.elcamino.edu/about/depts/police/cleryact/index.aspx. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.
EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.
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