College District Police Officer - Santa Maria, United States - Allan Hancock College

Allan Hancock College
Allan Hancock College
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Santa Maria, United States

3 weeks ago

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Position Summary:


DEFINITION

Under supervision of and reports directly to the college district police sergeant, and the chief of police the college district police officer performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulations; and performs other work as required.

Police officers must work independently as well as collaboratively, carrying out instructions and self-initiating activity in a manner consistent with law, regulations, department policies, college policies, and standard procedures.

The department operates using the Community Oriented Policing philosophy; values and promotes the mission and vision of the college.


CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a classified position, under mínimal supervision, performs routine patrol duties on or about college district properties and for extended campus sites.

The incumbent will perform crime prevention, crime suppression, community outreach, and problem-solving activities under the umbrella of a community-oriented policing philosophy.

Incumbents conduct crime and collision investigations, prepare miscellaneous public safety reports, conduct facility safety inspections, and administer emergency/disaster response and first aid.

The incumbent will act as a liaison with local police agencies.


Essential Functions and Qualifications:


  • Responds to calls, interviews witnesses and victims, investigates, and may make arrest(s) and conduct searches, for reports based on investigations related to made on campus, including but not limited to protection of life and property, traffic collisions, and other emergencies; responds calmly and constructively when face with opposition; responds to local law enforcement request for assistance.
  • Conduct preliminary and followup investigations of criminal incidents including but not limited to, missing persons, disturbances hazardous incidents, vehicle collisions, casualties, threat assessments, vulnerability assessments, and other investigations as assigned.
  • Assists with directing of nonsworn department personnel and police department volunteers.
  • Provides information and education to the college and community regarding workplace safety; suicide prevention, selfdefense, alcohol and drug abuse education, emergency planning and other public safety related topics.
  • Patrols district facilities before, during and after school hours by vehicle, bicycle and on foot. Checks campus buildings, grounds and facilities for physical security and hazardous conditions and report deficiencies.
  • On campus, manages disruptive students, visitors and other personnel; assists persons experiencing mental health issues; supports board of trustee's policies and student code of conduct.
  • Enforces traffic and parking regulations and maintains traffic flow on campus.
  • Apprehends and arrests violators and testifies in court.
  • Submits written reports that are thorough, concise and accurate reflections of the facts of the investigation.
  • Locate, collect and preserve evidence and lost and found property.
  • Provides security and cash escorts for the campus.
  • Maintain confidentiality requirements of law enforcement information, student information and personnel matters.
  • Act as liaison between the department and other law enforcement and emergency response agencies within the county, state, college units and community task forces as assigned.
  • Present complete case documentation, testify, and present evidence in court and in other legal or administrative proceeding.
  • May serve warrants and subpoenas as required.
  • Secures college facilities and responds to alarms and reports on unusual, unsafe or hazardous conditions observed, complete facilities work orders for hazards when needed.
  • Complete daily, monthly, overtime and special event logs.
  • Conducts animal control services on campus.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:


  • Modern law enforcement methods, principles, and procedures,
  • Safety procedures, techniques, and equipment;
  • Applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations;
  • Principles and practices of exemplary customer service;
  • Criminal justice system, criminal law, principles and procedures;
  • Crowd management, intervention, deescalation and control tactics

Demonstrated ability to:


  • Prevent and suppress crime; manage conflict effectively and deescalate situations when appropriate;
  • Prepare well written and computergenerated reports;
  • Adhere to and enforce federal, state and local laws and ordinances including those pertaining to apprehension, arrest and prosecution of persons; rules or search, seizure and evidence, departmental rules and regulations;
  • Comply with Jeanne Clery Act Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act;
  • Perform work requiring good physical condition in a safe and effective manner under all conditions;
  • Safely drive a vehicle under a variety of con
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