Police Officer

Santa Rosa Junior College

Sonoma, CA

FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE:April 18, 2025

Position is open until filled. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration.It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE
The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee:

Application Review Deadline: 4/18/25
First Round of Interviews: Week of 4/29/26
Finalist Interviews:TBD- Dependent on Background
Desired Start Date: TBD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary Range:$7,555.00 -$9,180.00 per month (24/25 Classified Salary Schedule); maximum initial placement at mid-range, which is $8,327 per month(placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials).
Fringe Benefits: The District offers a competitive health & benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. You can learn more on our Benefits page.
Leave/Holiday Time: Full-time classified Unit members earn 8 hours of sick leave and start off accruing hours of vacation for each month worked (accrual rate increases after first year of employment and rates are pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees are also compensated for holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year, pro-rated for part-time employees).

May be Eligible: Bilingual premium, uniform allowance, POST intermediate and advanced certificate professional incentives, 5-7% shift differential, 5-20% longevity pay for 10 or more years.
Specialty Assignments and Premiums: Field Training Officer, POST-certified Instructor, Detective, Cadet Coordinator.
Retirement: This position qualifies for Schools Safety PERS formula at 2.7% @ 57 upon completion of the POST Academy. Fully integrated with Social Security. Optional deferred compensation.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The District Police Department at Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking qualified individuals with demonstrated customer service skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and staff to provide high quality services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.

Under general supervision, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol of assigned areas on or about District properties or facilities utilized by the District; serve warrants and make arrests; perform criminal investigations including the preparation of complex criminal reports, and perform extensive follow-up with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office; ensure the safety and security of District properties or facilities utilized by the District; and provide assistance to students, faculty and staff; and perform related work as required.

This is a regular, full-time (40 hours/week, 12 months/year) position. Due to the unpredictable nature of public safety work, may be assigned to work various shifts, including evenings, weekend, and graveyard shifts and holidays. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.

SCOPE:

Under general direction, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol of assigned areas throughout District properties or facilities utilized by the District. Serves warrants and makes arrests, performs criminal investigations including the preparation of criminal reports, and performs follow-up with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney’s Office.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Santa Rosa Junior College District Police Department includes sworn Police Officers, police dispatchers, non-sworn Community Service Officers, and Cadets. The California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) accredited this Police Department in 1988. SRJC has approximately 20,000 students, faculty, and staff a semester combined with multiple sites across Sonoma County.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

1. Patrols District property, surrounding areas, and facilities utilized by the District by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot to deter, locate, discover, and apprehend persons committing crimes.

2. Responds to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other emergencies.

3. Practices de-escalation, crisis intervention, communication, defensive tactics, arrest techniques and other alternatives to assess situations fairly and resolve conflict reasonably at a level proportional to the offense and the totality of the circumstances.

4. Reprimands, detains, cites, and/or arrests members of the public for violations of the law. Transports subjects to detoxification, mental health, or medical facilities, or books into jail. Provides mutual aid and assistance to other law enforcement agencies as requested and/or circumstances dictate. Serves warrants and subpoenas.

5. Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, criminal incidents, hazardous incidents, vehicle accidents, and deaths. Collects and maintains evidence, interrogates suspects, and interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses.

6. Prepares criminal reports, responds to subpoenas, and testifies in court.

7. Operates the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) and other law enforcement computer systems.

8. Manages caseload of registered sex offenders, including initial registration, follow up, and coordination with the California Department of Justice.

9. Provides traffic and crowd control, responds to life threatening situations, and provides non-police related support services.

10. Implements district emergency preparedness plan including emergency evacuation plans. Secures perimeters and coordinates fire, medical, communication, utilities, and other emergency services.

11. May collect and transport monies from parking permit machines and meters. May perform minor repairs to parking meters and permit machines.

12. Responds to questions from students, employees, and the general public regarding laws, ordinances, incidents, or services.

13. Prepares and maintains records, reports, and files. Provides documentation to appropriate state, federal, and local agencies.

14. May be given special assignments including cadet coordinator, communications training or field training officer, certified instructor, and/or detective.

15. May provide training for department staff in such areas as defensive tactics, use of firearms, defensive driving, crowd control, use of chemical agents, and other specialized functions.

16. May serve as lead worker to other classified and short-term, non-continuing (STNC) employees within the department.

17. May supervise student employees.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, including local law enforcement protocols.

2. Federal and state constitutions.

3. De-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.

4. Non-lethal and lethal force and weapons use.

5. Parking enforcement, crowd and traffic control, and patrol techniques.

6. Crime scene documentation including evidence collection.

7. Law enforcement radio protocols and codes.

8. Interview and interrogation techniques.

9. Drug use recognition.

10. Applicable technology usage, including standard office productivity software and other appropriate technology.

ABILITY TO:

1. Make critical decisions.

2. Enforce and apply all laws, rules, and regulations.

3. Read, understand, and interpret standard official legal documents.

4. Exercise discretion in analyzing and resolving problems.

5. Prepare, review, and revise clear and concise reports.

6. Approach combative, disruptive persons and determine appropriate level of response.

7. Respect individual civil and constitutional rights.

8. Collaborate productively and cooperatively with individuals and groups both internally and/or externally.

9. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

10. Exercise appropriate judgement in interactions with others and with work processes.

11. Interact with the public in a helpful, courteous and professional manner.

12. Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.

Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by the supervising administrators, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)

EDUCATION:

Graduation from High School or GED and 60 college-level units required.

EXPERIENCE:

Completion of a POST Certified Police Academy provides applicants with the minimum experience for this classification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must meet state guidelines for minimum peace officer selection standards.
Must successfully complete an extensive background investigation.
Must meet the following POST Commission recommended peace officer standards: Completion of approved California basic Peace Officer’s Standards & Training (POST) Academy.
Completion of 16 weeks of Field Training and obtain POST Basic Certificate within one year of initial employment.
Physical and psychological standards, which include specific vision, hearing and other sensory requirements.
Maintenance of required California POST standards to include firearms range, defensive tactics, and criminal law.
Ability to operate a vehicle following POST recommended procedures.
Possession of current POST First Aid and CPR training.
Must satisfactorily complete the Department of Justice (DOJ) California Justice Information Systems (CJIS) certification for the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) within 2 months of hire.
Must be able to move heavy objects such as equipment (50 lbs.), and lift and carry injured or intoxicated persons short or long distances while performing duties.
Constant exposure to situations, which may be dangerous, or life threatening.
Required to wear various uniforms and body armor, carry and use approved firearms and weapons within the confines of the law in a safe and responsible manner.
This classification requires the use of a personal or District vehicle while conducting District business. Must possess a valid (Class C) California driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE COMMITMENT:
All classifications require a commitment to the District’s Vision, Mission, Values, Goals and Objectives as articulated in the Strategic Plan.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following:

A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions.
Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a supervisor.
A brief cover letter.
Current Resume.
Response to the Diversity supplemental question.
Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded.If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicant must provide a formal evaluation by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services of their international degree(s) at the time of application. For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see Foreign Degree Requirements.
If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the Classified Equivalency Application and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered.
Copies of POST/CPR/First Aid certifications.
A current DMV Driver report (within the last six (6) months verifying a good driving record.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.

SRJC Police Officer Additional Information:

POST Background Investigation to include:

a. Extensive background check including a polygraph examination

b. A conditional job offer to initiate the final background clearances:

Psychological Evaluation
Pre-Employment POST Medical Examination

c. Finalist Interview with the Chief of Police and Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.

Must be willing to work on-site asdeterminedby the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer ‘remote only’ assignments).

Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sonoma County Junior College Districtwill notsponsor any visa applications.

Applicants must be available for interviews at Santa Rosa Junior College at no cost to theDistrict.

Applicants who have disabilities may request thataccommodationsbe made to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (707) 527-4954.

Clery Report:Crime awareness and security information are available from District Police. (Public Law 101-542). The Clery Report can be foundhere.

An applicant who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified.General inquiriesregardingthe position and/or District employment should be directedtothe Human Resources Department.

ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT

Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is apublicsingle college districtlocatedin Sonoma County, Californiaand serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. Sonoma County is rich in history, beauty, and culture and is an excellent choice for a place to live and work. TheDistrictisdesignatedas a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. TheDistrictprides itself on being an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable community that fosters the growth and development of its students, faculty, and staff. SRJC is a unique institution in a unique environment.SRJC serves approximately22,000 studentseach semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility.

Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history,beautyand culture for more than 100 years. TheDistricthas two campuses,locatedin Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Centerlocatedin Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Centerlocatedin Forestville, California, andSRJC Roselandin SouthwestSanta Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons.

Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:

Office of the President

Student Services

Accreditation

SRJC Factbook

District Mission, Vision, & Values

SRJC Strategic Plan

Non-Discrimination
The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age.This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities--including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.

The Sonoma County Junior College District is an equal opportunity employer.