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Police Officer

Position Number: 6888857
Location: Compton, CA
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Police Officer

Req: C2025-046
Location: Compton College
Division: Student Services
Position Type: Classified Staff
Salary Min/Max: $ 5,367.53 -$7,552.71 per month
Posting Close Date: 3/30/2026

Job Description:

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT PER CALIFORNIA EDUCATION CODE 88026 - 88030

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, preserves the peace on the Compton Community College District premises; protects life and property of students, staff, faculty, and campus visitors; patrol and safeguards campus facilities; prevents and detects crimes; enforces laws and ordinances; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory and managerial staff, including sergeants, Lieutenants and the Chief of Police. Exercises no supervision of staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey-level class in the campus police series that performs non-supervisory assignments in the District's Police Department. Incumbents receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Incumbents are armed and perform work in uniform. This class is distinguished from the police sergeant class in that the latter has first-line supervisory responsibilities over sworn and non-sworn staff in the Police Department.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Patrols the District campus, including buildings, facilities, grounds, and other property to provide police support, deter crime, and maintain a safe environment for students, staff, and faculty.

Responds as dispatched to calls concerning traffic accidents, terrorist and bomb threats, workplace violence, stalking, assault, industrial accidents, gang incidents, disorder and other emergency situations.

Controls crowds during assemblies or disturbances.

Protects students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, property and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.

Enforces District and State laws, rules, and regulations including the vehicle and penal code; issues citations and escorts persons from campus as necessary; pursues and apprehends violators and suspects; makes arrests; and testifies in court as a witness as required.

Investigates traffic accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, theft and disturbances of the peace; collects, preserves and transports physical evidence; photographs crime scenes; interviews suspects, witnesses, and victims.

Processes and serves warrants; serves legal papers such as subpoenas, summons writs, notices, and documents.

Provides escort or traffic control during parades and special events; coordinates with school crossing guards to ensure safety.

Provides information and responds to inquiries from students, staff, and visitors; provides directions to campus locations and information related to District programs and services; responds to staff requests for assistance in the classroom and around campus; performs crisis intervention; assists students, staff and faculty with locked keys or disabled vehicles; communicates with students and staff regarding on-going crime related problems; conducts safety presentations.

Serves as a liaison to a wide variety of local and federal law enforcement authorities, including the Fire Department, FBI, DEA, City Police Department, City Attorney's Office and others.

Responds to various medical emergencies according to established procedures; performs CPR/First Aid as necessary; summons appropriate medical personnel.

Prepares, processes, and files crime reports, incident reports, traffic collision reports, citations, property reports, and special reports as assigned; maintains automated or manual logs of departmental actions.

Operates various campus systems, including water valves, electric switches, and related systems during emergency situations; investigates unusual conditions and takes immediate action to reduce danger and possible malfunction of equipment; notifies appropriate agencies or staff of impaired equipment.

Captures stray animals on campus and notifies animal control.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, performs duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

The use and care of standard police firearms.

Basic criminal law.

Interview techniques.

Techniques of criminal investigations.

Court procedures in criminal and civil cases.

Principles, practices, and methods of effective campus security and emergency response and evacuation.

Campus geography, maps, streets, landmarks, and driving directions.

Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, and procedures relevant to District public safety operations.

Safety practices and equipment related to the work.

Techniques of first aid and CPR.

Operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner under patrol conditions.

Record keeping and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.

Hazardous materials and related abatement methods.

Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to work.

English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.

Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the students, faculty, and staff, in person and over the telephone, often when relations may be confrontational or stressed.

Ability to:

Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Learn, interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and campus policies and

procedures, laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.

Operate firearms safely and skillfully.

Pursue, subdue and control and/or physically restrain suspects.

Obtain necessary information from individuals in stressful or emergency situations.

Analyze situations and identify pertinent problems/issues; collect relevant information; evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action according to established policies and procedures.

Observe accurately, recall faces, names, descriptive characteristics, facts of incidents, and places.

Operate radio communication equipment.

Operate a patrol vehicle and patrol equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Investigate and interview concerning crime, traffic, and related incidents.

Perform basic first aid and CPR procedures.

Prepare clear, comprehensive, and concise reports and other information related to observed violations.

Work confidentially with discretion.

Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.

Organize work, set priorities, meet critical time deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.

Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems.

Effectively use modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.

Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Required Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFCATIONS:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to an Associate's degree in police science of a related field.

DESIRED QUALIFCATIONS:

One (1) year of law enforcement experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

Must possess and maintain American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification.

Possession of a valid basic certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Graduation from a POST certified academy within three (3) years of application, or if longer, proof of POST recertification course.

A POST Campus Law Enforcement course must be completed within the first 12 months of service.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; maintain POST physical standards, including mobility and physical strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects; vision to maintain firearms qualification and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking on uneven terrain, climbing and descending structures to access crime scene and to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate police services equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Elements

Employees work indoors and outdoors, and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Appointment to position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background investigation by an independent investigator including, but not limited to, investigation of past employers, employment records, licenses, certifications, education, references, criminal and civil records, consumer credit check, psychological examination, medical examination, and a physical agility test. All applicants will be required to execute appropriate waivers and releases, answer questions, and be interviewed by an investigator as a condition of employment. All applicants will be required to submit to, and successfully oral interview, physical agility test, and medical, psychological, and polygraph examinations. Must be able to work extended or rotating shifts, weekends and holidays, or be called back in emergency situations and work with exposure to difficult circumstances, including exposure to dangerous situations.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS/CLEARANCES

Criminal Justice Fingerprints.

Tuberculosis screening.

District pre-placement drug testing at District expense.

WHAT WE OFFER

* 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage

* Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account

* $50,000 life insurance benefit

* Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)

* Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)

* Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities

* 22 paid holidays + Paid vacation

* Cumulative sick leave

* Summer schedule (exceptions apply)

* Receive Longevity Pay for years of continuous service:

* Employee Assistance Program

* Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion

* Progressive and innovative culture

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing date:

1. Online application: Compton Community College District - Administration - Human Resources

2. Cover letter. (Letter of introduction highlighting your education and experience.)

3. Resume.

4. Pertinent transcripts (only in pdf format) as stated in the job qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE pdf document.

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 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.

ALL APPLICATIONS MATERIALS MUST BE

SUBMITTED ONLINE AT:

Compton Community College District - Administration - Human Resources

ICT AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD STATEMENT:

CCCD is committed to ensuring equal access to instructional materials and information and Communications technology (ICT) for all, particularly for individuals with disabilities, in a timely manner. In accordance with California Government Code 7405, Government Code 11135, Government Code

11546.7, and best practices, CCCD will comply with the accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Any individual with a disability, who requires reasonable accommodation, may request assistance by contacting the Human Resources Office at (310) 900-1600 extension 2400, or completing form PC1105, a minimum of five (5) working days prior to closing date for this position.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

Applicants who meet the basic qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense. During the campus visit, each applicant will be tested and/or interviewed.

The selection procedure will consist of an Examination and Qualification Appraisal Interview (worth 100%).

The Examination will be evaluated as part of the Interview.

Examinations may consist of a written or performance test, an evaluation of training and experience, an oral examination or interview, or other tests determined by the Personnel Commission.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate materials for each position. The District does not return materials submitted an application for a position. SUBMISSION OF THESE MATERIALS IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY.

During the interview, consideration will be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.

The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.

Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by letter or email. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Special Trustee has acted upon the District's recommendation for employment.

The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or to delay indefinitely filling this position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool. Staffing of this position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Compton College is a public community college offering a full complement of transfer and degree courses, as well as career and technical education. Enrolled students may earn an associate degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year university or train for a career.

Compton College is part of the Compton Community College District, which encompasses an area of about 29 square miles, making educational services available to nearly 300,000 residents of Compton, Lynwood, Paramount and Willowbrook, as well as portions of Athens, Bellflower, Carson, Downey, Dominguez, Lakewood, Long Beach and South Gate. About 350 full- and part-time faculty teach more than 43-degree programs and 47 certificate programs.

HISTORY OF COMPTON COLLEGE

The Compton Community College District (CCCD) was established in 1927 as a component of the Compton Union High School District. In 1950, voters approved a bond issue separating the college from the high school district. Construction of the new college campus was completed on the present site. Classes began on the new campus in fall 1956.

On June 7, 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) granted initial accreditation status to Compton College. The action established Compton College as an accredited college within the El Camino Community College District.

Compton College was officially named the 114th California Community College through unanimous vote by the Board of Governors in July 2017. On August 29, 2018, California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley issued Executive Order 2018-01 declaring Compton College will operate as an independent college under the authority of the Compton Community College District (CCCD) Board of Trustees effective June 7, 2019.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Compton College is an equity-driven, inclusive community resource dedicated to providing opportunities and support for historically underserved student populations, particularly students of color. We cultivate a sense of belonging to support students in achieving their academic goals. Compton College provides students with knowledge, strategies, and skills needed for workforce readiness and facilitates clear pathways for program completion and transfer to four-year institutions, all aimed at enhancing the well-being of our local community.

THE COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Compton Community College District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, marital status, denial of Family & Medical Care Leave, national origin (including language limitations), ancestry, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation, or other protected classes, or obligations to the National Guard or Reserve Forces of the United States. For specific details on this policy, please contact EEO Compliance Officer, at (310) 900-1600, extension 2400.

EMAIL COMMUNICATION

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To be included in the initial screening, application materials must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on the closing date.

The Compton 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.

To apply, please visit: https://compton.igreentree.com/css_classified/csspage_referred.asp?req=c2025-046