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Police Officer (60%)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

  1. A completed Los Rios Community College District Classified Application (required)
  2. Resume (required)
  3. Letter of Interest (required)
NOTES:
  • Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
  • Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.·
  • Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
  • Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
  • Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
  • A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
  • Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Posting Title Police Officer (60%)
Location Los Rios Community College District (District Office)
Department Location Police Services
Posting Number C01982P
Position Type Classified (Regular)
Temporary Position Category N/A
The Institution
About
The Los Rios Community College District is the second largest, two year public college district in California, serving approximately 75,000 students in the greater Sacramento region. The district’s 2,400 square mile service area includes Sacramento and El Dorado counties and parts of Yolo, Placer, and Solano counties and is comprised of four uniquely diverse colleges River, Folsom Lake and Sacramento City colleges. In addition to American River, Cosumnes each college’s main campus, the district offers educational centers in Placerville, Davis, West Sacramento, Elk Grove, Natomas and Rancho Cordova.

The Los Rios district office is centrally located in the heart of the Sacramento valley. The growing Capita l Region has strong communities and emergent arts and dining scenes, and is nearby some of the most celebrated tourist destinations in the country The Sacramento area is a great place to live and work!

Strengths
Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley and San Francisco. The district has approximately 6,000 employees throughout our four colleges and district office complex. The District office is centrally located between all four colleges and provides welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environments for Los Rios students, employees and our community partners. . Our departments strive for the highest quality in all programs, services, and activities, and are focused on advancing the learning of our diverse student population through improved academic and social outcomes

Our Vision
Our colleges offer equity-minded, academically rigorous, student success centered education. Our objective is to help our students successfully achieve their academic goals, whether they want to transfer to a four year college or university, earn an associates degree, or obtain one of more than 100 certificates in high demand career fields.

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Chief of Police/designee and subject to District regulations and Los Rios Police Department (LRPD) General Orders, provide police services at District locations, protecting life and property using a community-based policing approach that fosters positive public relations; investigate crimes; enforce federal, state, and municipal laws, and District policies and regulations.

For a detailed job description for this Service Employees International Union (Blue Collar) posting click here.

Salary $3,724.07 per month LRCCD Salary Schedules
Additional Salary Information No additional salary information to note
Additional Information
This is permanent part time position.
Benefits
Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalPERS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

Full-time, twelve-month employees receive 17 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days’ vacation yearly (with increases after 10 years), and 8 hours of sick leave per month. Los Rios also offers extensive professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. You are eligible for the aforementioned benefits as a regular employee with a permanent assignment of 0.50 FTE or greater. To calculate this position’s FTE, take the number of hours per week divided by 40, to get the percentage of hours worked. Then take the number of months worked divided by 12, to get the percentage of work year. Then take the percentage of hours worked divided by the percentage of months worked to get the position’s FTE (e.g., a position that is 30 hours per week with a work year of 12 months: 30/40 = 0.75; 12/12 = 1; 0.75/1 = 0.75 FTE). For the full SEIU contract agreement, details click here.

Assignment Responsibilities
Patrol: As typically assigned to one of the four Los Rios District colleges, patrol District property, both on foot and by vehicle; respond to reports of disturbances; secure scenes for public safety and additional emergency response; detain suspects; secure/unlock District facilities in absence of custodial staff; investigate fire/intrusion alarm calls and reset alarms; enforce District policies and regulations, and federal, state and municipal laws pertaining to parking, moving violations and criminal activity; investigate crime; follow rules of evidence; counsel, issue citations, and make arrests on District property; provide traffic control; provide services for gatherings, assemblies or other District activities; meet with owners of cited vehicles to discuss citations; post vehicle abandonment notices and contact vendor for tow away; appear in court; conduct regular safety surveys; report facility/grounds issues to the dispatch center; maintain and perform minor repairs to daily parking meters; secure District property.

Public Safety: Maintain public safety on District property; transport and process individuals at appropriate detention facility; serve and enforce court orders and suspension notices; advise public on use of facilities and direct unauthorized groups/individuals to depart District property; render emergency first aid and CPR; refer student code of conduct and equity violations to appropriate officials and attend hearings; work with outside agencies as needed; respond to accidents and illnesses on District property; transport ill or injured students or staff to appropriate location; assist with collection and transport of revenues; provide safety escorts; perform vehicle jump starts and unlocks; respond to calls on elevator problems; receive, take and hold for safe-keeping all recovered, found or abandoned property; deliver recovered property to Lost and Found; promote public relations; serve as members of committees, teams and projects; conduct presentations.

Reports: Prepare a variety of reports, documents and correspondence; document statements from relevant parties; document accident and incident scenes through use of appropriate audio/visual equipment.

Other: May oversee temporary employees and volunteers; perform related work as required.

Work Year 12 month
Work Schedule
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday – Wednesday
Shifts may vary.

Alternate work schedules and remote/hybrid assignments may be available depending upon the operational needs of the department and employee performance.
Total Hrs per Week/Day 24 hours per week
Special Requirements
Meet the requirements of applicable Government Code Sections, including but not limited to, sections, 1029, 1030, and 1031. Successful completion of a basic academy, or equivalent, certified by the commission on Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.), license to carry firearms, and meet all POST Peace Officer Selection Requirements by the date of hire. Must be 21 years old. Possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License in compliance with Los Rios Board Regulation R-8343; employment is contingent upon meeting the requirements of Los Rios Board Regulation R-8343. This position may require operating a District or personal vehicle in order to complete assigned work within the scope of the position duties. Possess and maintain a valid first aid certificate issued by an authorized agency and a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate within 30 days of a conditional offer of employment.

Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Must be 21 years old.

EDUCATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possess and maintain all the requirements of the position, including but not limited to, the following: The requirements of applicable Government Code Sections, including but not limited to, sections 1029, 1030, 1031. Successful completion of a basic academy, or equivalent, certified by the commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), license to carry firearms, and meet all POST Peace Officer Selection Requirements by the date of hire. Must be 21 years old. Possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License in compliance with Los Rios Board Regulation R-8343. This position may require operating a District or personal vehicle in order to complete assigned work within the scope of the position duties. Possess and maintain a valid first aid certificate issued by an authorized agency, and a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate within 30 days of a conditional offer of employment.

Successfully complete a campus law enforcement course within two years of employment.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: 15 units are equal to six months of education; 30 units are equal to one year of education.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application Instructions
  1. A completed Los Rios Community College District Classified Application (required)
  2. Resume (required)
  3. Letter of Interest (required)
NOTES:
  • Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
  • Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.·
  • Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
  • Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
  • Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
  • A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
  • Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 05/02/2022
Closing Date 05/23/2022
Open Continuously No
Beginning On (or About) 06/06/2022
Ending Date, if Temporary or Interim
How and where to apply
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.

After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.

Conditions
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

All faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated in order to:
  • be physically present on District premises for an extended amount of time, generally more than 15 minutes; or
  • participate in District activities for an extended amount of time, generally more than 15 minutes; or
  • be inside a building or office
unless they receive an approved medical exemption or religious accommodation.

All new hires must be fully vaccinated or receive an approved medical or religious exemption within forty-five (45) calendar days of hire. Within seven (7) calendar days, all new hires must show proof they have received the first dose of a two-dose vaccine, or one dose of a one-dose vaccine, or have applied for a medical or religious exemption.

For the latest information on the COVID Vaccine mandate, please visit the COVID Vaccine Requirements informational page.
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * I understand the minimum qualifications for this position and I acknowledge that I meet the age requirement for this position.
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Can you perform the essential functions of the position you are applying to with or without reasonable accommodations?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * I acknowledge and agree that I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form "Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime", P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). If needed copy and paste the link and download the form https://losrios.edu/lrccd/shared/doc/hr/forms/p-881.pdf and attach the completed form to your application.
    • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
    • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
  4. * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
    • Asian Pacific Islander Legacy - Los Rios Employee Group
    • Before The Movie - Movie Theater Advertisement
    • Black Faculty & Staff Association - Los Rios Employee Group
    • California Community College Registry
    • CaliforniaJobNetwork.com
    • CalJobs
    • CareerBuilder
    • Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • Community College Jobs (communitycollegejobs.com)
    • Comunidad - Los Rios Employee Group
    • DiversityJobs (diversityjobs.com)
    • d'primeramano.net Magazine
    • EdCareers Portal (Standford)
    • Employee
    • Facebook
    • Glassdoor
    • Greater Sacramento Urban League
    • Handshake
    • HigherEdJobs (higheredjobs.com)
    • Indeed
    • Job Fair
    • LinkedIn
    • Los Rios Human Resource Invite
    • Los Rios Job Site
    • Native American Collaborative - Los Rios Employee Group
    • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Builders Exchange
    • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Works
    • SacramentoDiversity.com
    • Spectrum LGBTQIA+ - Los Rios Employee Group
    • THE Hub Magazine (Sac Culture Hub)
    • YouTube

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
  1. P-881 Report of Arrests Which Led To Convictions For Crime Document