Police Officer

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Police OfficerPosition InformationPosition Title - Police OfficerPosition Type - Classified Full TimePercentage Employee - 100%Number of Months Assignment - 12Starting Date - As soon as possibleCurrent Work Schedule - Monday- Friday (40 hours per week) Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.Salary Range - 40Salary - $7,194.63- $9,204.39 monthly – Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate.FLSA - Non-ExemptLocation - Main CampusDepartment - Campus Police and SafetyOpen Date - 11/02/2026Closing DateOpen Until Filled - YesAbout Rio Hondo CollegeRío Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.StrengthsOur caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College's 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students' success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.Basic FunctionUnder the direction of a Police Sergeant or the Chief of Police, performs proactive security, intervention, law enforcement, community relations and public information duties that provide a safe environment for students, staff, and the public while on campus properties, as well as protection of equipment and property of the district; Enforce applicable federal, state, city, county and district laws; enforce rules and regulations governing use of college buildings and grounds.Representative Duties1. Patrols campus grounds to preserve law and order. Ensures the safety of students, staff, visitors, and facilities. Upholds high standards of behavior, safety, judgment, sensitivity to the cultural diversity of the college community and compliance with laws, regulations, Board policies, and administrative procedures.2. Enhances day-to-day public relations by providing information and assistance to students, staff, and the public in a way that establishes and maintains rapport with the school/student community. Solicits input from the campus community regarding perceived problems and issues. Participates as a department representative at college functions.3. Anticipates and intervenes in potential and actual incidents where persons and or property may be at risk of harm or damage.4. Protects District property and facilities by making inspections on foot, by bicycle, and in a patrol vehicle. Checks buildings for physical safety and security. Inspects and monitors the security of doors, windows and gates. Addresses any unusual or suspicious activity.5. Prevents entry and responds to presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in buildings. Investigates situations and disturbances as needed. Issues warnings or makes arrests as needed. Documents incidents relating to observed violations.6. Responds to complaints and hazardous situations. Conducts investigations of reported injuries and accidents. Responds to incidents putting students, staff, and the general public at risk or harm. Renders First Aid.7. Conducts investigations involving incidents such as criminal violations, personal injury, traffic accidents, property damage, and theft. Gathers evidence, interviews victims, witnesses and suspects, and completes necessary paperwork. May testify and present evidence in court.8. Provides policing at campus and other school site functions as required. Opens and closes buildings and rooms for meetings.9. Directs traffic and controls parking and safe movement of vehicles in parking areas. Issues parking and moving violation citations. Impounds and/or stores vehicles when appropriate.10. Detects and reports fire hazards. Extinguishes small blazes and reports fires to the local Fire Department using established emergency communications protocols. Responds to fire and burglar alarms. Summons fire department personnel as needed. Directs traffic at fire, special events and other congested situations.11. Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.12. Assures proper functioning of equipment. Notifies designated personnel regarding impaired equipment and malfunctions.13. Answers accurately questions from students, staff and the public concerning local and State laws, procedures, and activities of the department. Provides accurate information and responds to questions from students, staff, and the public.14. Maintains currency of knowledge and skills relating to the duties and responsibilities, including training requirements for California P.O.S.T. Basic certification purposes.15. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of:· Modern principles of police science, administration, and organization.· Methods and practices and procedures of effective law enforcement including those used in patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation, and identification.· Law enforcement procedures, police methodology and preventive security measures within a higher education environment.· Applicable federal, state, city, and county laws, rules, and regulations, as well as the Clery Act and its effects on campus policing.· Criminal law and criminal procedures with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the seizure and preservation of evidence.· Understanding of and skill at applying basic interviewing techniques, vehicle operations and safe driving practices, standard broadcasting procedures using a police radio system, and crowd, vehicle and pedestrian control.· Proper use, care and maintenance of firearms.· Standardized Emergency Management Systems (SEMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and National Incident Management System (NIMS).· Principles and procedures of emergency preparedness, including threat assessment, workplace violence prevention, crime prevention, critical incident protocols, crowd control and traffic control procedures.· Principles and practices of community policing philosophies and programs.· Principles, practices, and techniques for criminal investigations.· Training and certification requirements for law enforcement officers in compliance with State and Federal statutes.· Understanding of anti-bias principles, a "guardian" mindset towards policing and safety, and of the diverse backgrounds of community college employees and students.· Computation of basic business mathematics in sums and statistics.Ability to:· Proficiently use English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 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Job Description

Police OfficerPosition InformationPosition Title - Police OfficerPosition Type - Classified Full TimePercentage Employee - 100%Number of Months Assignment - 12Starting Date - As soon as possibleCurrent Work Schedule - Monday- Friday (40 hours per week) Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.Salary Range - 40Salary - $7,194.63- $9,204.39 monthly – Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate.FLSA - Non-ExemptLocation - Main CampusDepartment - Campus Police and SafetyOpen Date - 11/02/2026Closing DateOpen Until Filled - YesAbout Rio Hondo CollegeRío Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.StrengthsOur caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College's 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students' success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.Basic FunctionUnder the direction of a Police Sergeant or the Chief of Police, performs proactive security, intervention, law enforcement, community relations and public information duties that provide a safe environment for students, staff, and the public while on campus properties, as well as protection of equipment and property of the district; Enforce applicable federal, state, city, county and district laws; enforce rules and regulations governing use of college buildings and grounds.Representative Duties1. Patrols campus grounds to preserve law and order. Ensures the safety of students, staff, visitors, and facilities. Upholds high standards of behavior, safety, judgment, sensitivity to the cultural diversity of the college community and compliance with laws, regulations, Board policies, and administrative procedures.2. Enhances day-to-day public relations by providing information and assistance to students, staff, and the public in a way that establishes and maintains rapport with the school/student community. Solicits input from the campus community regarding perceived problems and issues. Participates as a department representative at college functions.3. Anticipates and intervenes in potential and actual incidents where persons and or property may be at risk of harm or damage.4. Protects District property and facilities by making inspections on foot, by bicycle, and in a patrol vehicle. Checks buildings for physical safety and security. Inspects and monitors the security of doors, windows and gates. Addresses any unusual or suspicious activity.5. Prevents entry and responds to presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in buildings. Investigates situations and disturbances as needed. Issues warnings or makes arrests as needed. Documents incidents relating to observed violations.6. Responds to complaints and hazardous situations. Conducts investigations of reported injuries and accidents. Responds to incidents putting students, staff, and the general public at risk or harm. Renders First Aid.7. Conducts investigations involving incidents such as criminal violations, personal injury, traffic accidents, property damage, and theft. Gathers evidence, interviews victims, witnesses and suspects, and completes necessary paperwork. May testify and present evidence in court.8. Provides policing at campus and other school site functions as required. Opens and closes buildings and rooms for meetings.9. Directs traffic and controls parking and safe movement of vehicles in parking areas. Issues parking and moving violation citations. Impounds and/or stores vehicles when appropriate.10. Detects and reports fire hazards. Extinguishes small blazes and reports fires to the local Fire Department using established emergency communications protocols. Responds to fire and burglar alarms. Summons fire department personnel as needed. Directs traffic at fire, special events and other congested situations.11. Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.12. Assures proper functioning of equipment. Notifies designated personnel regarding impaired equipment and malfunctions.13. Answers accurately questions from students, staff and the public concerning local and State laws, procedures, and activities of the department. Provides accurate information and responds to questions from students, staff, and the public.14. Maintains currency of knowledge and skills relating to the duties and responsibilities, including training requirements for California P.O.S.T. Basic certification purposes.15. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of:· Modern principles of police science, administration, and organization.· Methods and practices and procedures of effective law enforcement including those used in patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation, and identification.· Law enforcement procedures, police methodology and preventive security measures within a higher education environment.· Applicable federal, state, city, and county laws, rules, and regulations, as well as the Clery Act and its effects on campus policing.· Criminal law and criminal procedures with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the seizure and preservation of evidence.· Understanding of and skill at applying basic interviewing techniques, vehicle operations and safe driving practices, standard broadcasting procedures using a police radio system, and crowd, vehicle and pedestrian control.· Proper use, care and maintenance of firearms.· Standardized Emergency Management Systems (SEMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and National Incident Management System (NIMS).· Principles and procedures of emergency preparedness, including threat assessment, workplace violence prevention, crime prevention, critical incident protocols, crowd control and traffic control procedures.· Principles and practices of community policing philosophies and programs.· Principles, practices, and techniques for criminal investigations.· Training and certification requirements for law enforcement officers in compliance with State and Federal statutes.· Understanding of anti-bias principles, a "guardian" mindset towards policing and safety, and of the diverse backgrounds of community college employees and students.· Computation of basic business mathematics in sums and statistics.Ability to:· Proficiently use English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 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