Police Service Officer (Substitute) 2024-2025

at  MiraCosta College

KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. State, city and district vehicle and parking laws, codes, ordinances and practices.
2. General functions, operations and activities of a police department.
3. Principles of Community Oriented Policing.
4. General security and safety principles.
5. Police terminology and pertinent federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and proce-dures relating to police records management, parking enforcement and citation.
6. Proper operation and care of radio and telephone equipment and operational characteristics of emergency communication system equipment.
7. Principles, methods and techniques utilized in collection, identification, comparison and preservation of physical evidence in accordance with legal and court requirements, as assigned.
8. Methods and techniques in the operation of digital photographic and video equipment and processing of photographs for criminal identification and investigation, as assigned.
9. Rules of evidence and requirements for chain of custody.
10. Proper handling and storage of drugs and chemical/biological hazards.
11. Common student needs, issues and concerns applicable to area of assignment.
12. District organization, functions, rules, policies and procedures applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
13. Various computer systems protocols and administrative rules regarding access, use and dissemination of data contained in various computer systems.
14. State laws, rules and regulations relating to privacy, confidential information and liabilities including the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) and victim confidentiality.
15. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work.
16. Written and oral communication skills including law enforcement report writing practices and standards, proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST MEET AND PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and at least one year of experience in police clerical support or providing assistance or information to the public; or an equivalent combina-tion of training and experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred.
NOTE: For work experience, one “year” is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months, or at least 2,080 hours.

LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the districts vehicle insurance program.
• Obtain Basic and Advanced Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Field Evidence Technician Course certificates within one year of hire. Possession of Basic Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Field Evidence Technician Course certificate is preferred.
• Obtain first aid and CPR certificates within one year of hire.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation is required, including a review of employment history, criminal conviction record, credit history, use of intoxicants and/or other controlled substances.
• Complete a comprehensive field training program upon hire.
  Physical Effort:
  The physical efforts described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  Constant standing and walking for extended periods; occasional light lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; manual dexterity and light, repetitive use of hands, wrists and forearms; specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, and the ability to adjust focus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Conduct security patrols on foot, bicycle or in a vehicle throughout assigned district campus, facilities and sites on an assigned shift; examine doors, windows and gates to ensure they are secure; identify security and safety hazards and problems; watch for and report irregu-larities, such as fire and safety hazards; contact police dispatch for any observed violation or problems.
2. Perform traffic control and parking enforcement duties; issue citations and warnings in the event vehicles do not display correct parking permits; position traffic cones, signs and barricades; provide information to the public regarding parking and permit rules and regulations.
3. Ensure assigned campus buildings are open and accessible before classes commence and are properly secured after classes end; lock and unlock classrooms; perform safety checks of buildings; responds to requests for safety escorts from parents, staff, students, and visitors.
4. Provide a variety of assistance to Police Officers; prepare incident reports; pick up and deliver equipment, materials, evidence and police reports; escort emergency medical responders to appropriate locations; receive/pick up and process found property for safe-keeping.
5. Provide assistance to disabled motorists; help open locked vehicles and provide jumpstarts to vehicles with dead batteries; summons towing services and/or facilitates transportation for motorists with disabled vehicles.
6. Enter, modify, update and retrieve computer data; maintain records and prepare reports; attend meetings.
7. Maintains, inspects, and qualifies with department-issued Taser on a yearly basis in accordance with Department policy; and/or qualifies with other department-issued weapons and equipment including oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, handcuffs, handheld radios. Participates in defensive tactics training activities.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Perform first aid and CPR as needed.
2. Participate in community outreach events.
3. Perform related duties as assigned.