Police Officer

FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE: April 18, 2025

Position is open until filled. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE

The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee:

Application Review Deadline: 4/18/25

First Round of Interviews: Week of 4/29/26

Finalist Interviews: TBD- Dependent on Background

Desired Start Date: TBD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $7,555.00 -$9,180.00 per month (24/25 Classified Salary Schedule); maximum initial placement at mid-range, which is $8,327 per month (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials).

Fringe Benefits: The District offers a competitive health & benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. You can learn more on our Benefits page.

Leave/Holiday Time: Full-time classified Unit members earn 8 hours of sick leave and start off accruing hours of vacation for each month worked (accrual rate increases after first year of employment and rates are pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees are also compensated for holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year, pro-rated for part-time employees).

May be Eligible: Bilingual premium, uniform allowance, POST intermediate and advanced certificate professional incentives, 5-7% shift differential, 5-20% longevity pay for 10 or more years.

Specialty Assignments and Premiums: Field Training Officer, POST-certified Instructor, Detective, Cadet Coordinator.

Retirement: This position qualifies for Schools Safety PERS formula at 2.7% @ 57 upon completion of the POST Academy. Fully integrated with Social Security. Optional deferred compensation.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The District Police Department at Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking qualified individuals with demonstrated customer service skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and staff to provide high quality services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.

Under general supervision, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol of assigned areas on or about District properties or facilities utilized by the District; serve warrants and make arrests; perform criminal investigations including the preparation of complex criminal reports, and perform extensive follow-up with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office; ensure the safety and security of District properties or facilities utilized by the District; and provide assistance to students, faculty and staff; and perform related work as required.

This is a regular, full-time (40 hours/week, 12 months/year) position. Due to the unpredictable nature of public safety work, may be assigned to work various shifts, including evenings, weekend, and graveyard shifts and holidays. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.

SCOPE:

Under general direction, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol of assigned areas throughout District properties or facilities utilized by the District. Serves warrants and makes arrests, performs criminal investigations including the preparation of criminal reports, and performs follow-up with other law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney’s Office.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Santa Rosa Junior College District Police Department includes sworn Police Officers, police dispatchers, non-sworn Community Service Officers, and Cadets. The California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) accredited this Police Department in 1988. SRJC has approximately 20,000 students, faculty, and staff a semester combined with multiple sites across Sonoma County.