Police Officer

Classified Staff & Management Opportunities | . Police Officer | . page has loaded. Police Officer | . page has loaded. Click here or press any key to continue. Police Officer Print  Police Officer Salary See Position Description Location Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA Job Type Full-time Job Number 2012-00689 Department Police Services Opening Date 06/03/2024 Closing Date 2/18/2025 2:57 PM Pacific Description Benefits Description Open Until Filled COLLEGE OF MARIN is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution dedicated to fostering positive change, prioritizing student-centered approaches, promoting collaboration, and championing equity. We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer. The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics: Perform duties in an equity-minded manner that centers student success and encompasses being (1) race conscious, (2) institutionally focused, (3) evidence based, and (4) systemically aware. Prioritize the safety and well-being of our diverse student and employee population. Champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of policing, ensuring fair and unbiased practices. Practice community policing that engages and builds trust with students, faculty, staff and the campus community. Stay current on evolving law enforcement practices, technologies, and community needs. Commitment to Diversity: College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice are valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population. We serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents. Based on Fall 2023 credit enrollment data, the diversity of students at the college includes greater representation than the county with regards to enrollment with Hispanic/Latinx (34% of enrollment), Asian (6%), Black/African American (3%), White (47%), and Multi-racial (7%) students. The high-quality education and training at the College are made possible by our faculty and staff who are committed to excellence. As of Fall 2023, COM’s workforce includes Hispanic/Latinx (13%), Asian (7%), Black/African American (3%), White (53%), and Multi-racial (3%) employees. College of Marin does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, or perception of, race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, family and medical care leave, military or veteran status, or prior record of arrest or conviction, and is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with Executive order 11246 (as amended), the College of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision, provides public safety services and performs duties that adhere to community policing principles and evidence-based policing practices as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 5, section 59701. Provides services and performs duties that integrate the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Responds and addresses mental health issues compassionately and effectively to ensure the safety and security of college campuses, students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Creates a safe, secure, peaceful, and inclusive campus environment in which all persons may fully develop their individual potential without fear or undue risk of physical or emotional harm. Performs field patrol, investigations, crime prevention, com­munity relations services, parking and traffic services, and related services and activities. Actively participates in community policing including conducting student and community outreach, attending and participating in District activities and on-campus events, collaborative problem solving and providing a welcoming presence on campus in order to develop partnerships and engage students, faculty, staff and community members in campus safety. Performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS A Police Officer is responsible for both the routine and the more out-of-the-ordinary or difficult peace officer activi­ties. Work is performed with latitude for independent judgment and action in order to identify and proactively develop solutions to the immediate safety conditions as well as underlying conditions impacting public safety. Police Officers are sworn Peace Officers under California state law with the authority to make arrests and are distinguished from the College Police Security Assistant classification, which has non-sworn civilian employees providing duties as set forth in the job description for that classification. Essential Functions 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 classification. Performs duties in an equity-minded manner that centers student success encompasses being (1) race conscious, (2) institutionally focused, (3) evidence based, and (4) systemically aware. Fosters an environment that embraces educational equity and opportunities for student success by creating safe, secure, peaceful, and inclusive campus environments in which all persons may fully develop their individual potential without fear or undue ris