Community College Police Officer Trainee

Posting Details

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Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

Classification Title Community College Police Officer Trainee

Working Title Community College Police Officer Trainee

Recruitment Limits

Location District

Pay Information

Range 3 ($5,468.20 – $6,330.12) per month based on the 2024 Police Officers Association ( POA ) Salary Schedule

Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental, and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed according to the POA – Police Officers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is FLSA Non-Exempt and may accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

No. Months: 12 Months

Position Number: 001579

FLSA Status Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)

Position Type Classified

Bargaining Unit Police Officers Association

Range 3

Department College Police

The Position

Applications are currently being accepted for Community College Police Officer Trainee in the College Police Department, located District-wide. Hours vary. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department’s needs.

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Classification Description

Click here (https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/classification/descriptions/Police/Community%20College%20Police%20Officer%20Trainee.pdf) for description.

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Desired Qualifications

Good oral and written communication skills;

Safe operation of a moving vehicle;

Effective reading and writing communications;

Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

Understand and follow oral and written directions;

Write clear and concise reports of factual occurrences.

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) (http://www.naces.org/members.html) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC .( ACEI ) (https://www.acei-global.org/evaluation-services/) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click (https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx) for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility ( DEIA ), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Complete online application.

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

• Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);

• Pass full background investigation;

• Pass a pre-employment physical exam, including drug screen, and polygraph, and psychological exam at the District’s expense;

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);

• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND ,

• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement) or CalSTRS (http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements) website for further information.

Additional Information:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.

Posting Number CL01655

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