Police Cadet to Officer Program

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Posting Title
Police Cadet to Officer Program

Location
Los Rios Community College District (District Office)

Department Location
Los Rios Police Department

Posting Number
C01951P

Position Type
Temporary

Temporary Position Category
Classified Temporary

The Institution

About
The Los Rios Community College District ( LRCCD ) is the second largest, two-year public college district in California, serving approximately 75,000 students in the greater Sacramento region. The district’s 2,400 square mile service area includes Sacramento and El Dorado counties and parts of Yolo, Placer, and Solano counties and is comprised of four uniquely diverse colleges – American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake and Sacramento City colleges. In addition to each college’s main campus, the district offers educational centers in Placerville, Davis, West Sacramento, Elk Grove, Natomas and Rancho Cordova.

The Los Rios district office is centrally located in the heart of the Sacramento valley. The growing Capital Region has strong communities and emergent arts and dining scenes, and is nearby some of the most celebrated tourist destinations in the country – Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and San Francisco. The Sacramento area is a great place to live and work!

Strengths
The district has approximately 4,000 employees through our four colleges and district office in dozens of different departments that support students at our four colleges and provide welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environments for Los Rios students, employees and our community partners. Each and every district and college department strives for the highest quality in all programs, services, and activities, and is focused on improving educational outcomes for the students we serve.

Our Vision
Our colleges offer equity-minded, academically rigorous, student success centered education. Our objective is to help our students successfully achieve their academic goals, whether they want to transfer to a four-year college or university, earn an associate degree, or obtain one of more than 100 certificates in high demand career fields.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the appropriate supervisor and subject to District/campus regulations, this class is used to patrol and protect personnel, facilities and property and control traffic and attend the Basic Law Enforcement Academy as a Police Cadet.

The Police Officer Cadet position is utilized specifically for the purpose of training the incumbent to develop the minimum qualifications necessary to become a sworn Police Officer. The Police Officer Cadet is a full-time, long-term, temporary position; incumbents will receive pay and health benefits during the assignment.

POLICE CADET SERVICE OBLIGATION
The Los Rios Community College District will pay for academy attendance, as well as salary and health benefits during this assignment. As a result, a three-year employment commitment as a Police Officer within the Los Rios Community College District will be required. If the employee chooses to terminate his/her employment with the district prior to the expiration of the three year time period, the employee will be expected to reimburse the district for a pro-rated portion of the academy, salary and benefit costs borne during the training period.

For a detailed job description for this Service Employees International Union (Blue Collar) posting click here .

Salary
$21.31 per hour LRCCD Salary Schedules

Additional Salary Information
No additional salary information to note

Additional Information

Patrol: Patrol campus to prevent damage to property and facilities; assists police officers with traffic control and parking. (Campus patrol persons are not peace officers as designated by law).

Cadet: The Police Cadet to Officer program position is utilized specifically for the purpose of training the incumbent to develop the minimum qualifications necessary to become a sworn police officer. The Police Cadet to Officer program is a long-term, temporary position. Typically the candidate has not yet entered or completed the Peace Officer Standards and Training ( POST ) Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Police Cadets who successfully completes the Los Rios Police Department ( LRPD ) hiring and background process will attend the Basic Law Enforcement Academy at the Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center ( SRPSTC ) through the Los Rios Community College District. Upon successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy within the required timeframe, and at the discretion of the Chief of Police, the Police Cadet to Officer program incumbent may be appointed to the classification of Police Officer with the District. Police Cadets to Officer program incumbent will not begin their police duties at any college until they have successfully completed the POST academy and meet the educational/special requirements as a LRPD Police Officer. Incumbents will receive salary and benefits for a 40 hour per week assignment. This assignment includes attending the ( SRPSTC ) Basic Law Enforcement Academy, and serving Patrol duties in the Los Rios Community College District.

Benefits

Temporary employees earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours they worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours.

Assignment Responsibilities

Patrol Duties: Under general supervision, patrols campus buildings and grounds on foot or by vehicle; checks for signs of prowlers, vandalism, fires or any other danger which might result in loss or damage to property; assists with traffic control, parking and processing of paperwork; reports unusual and suspicious occurrences to local police and fire departments after college hours; reports to supervisor all fire hazards, unsafe conditions and equipment failures; checks doors and windows, secures buildings, turns off unneeded lights, fans, and heaters; enforces building and campus regulations as stated in building-use permit; prevents admittance to school premises of unauthorized persons; sees that no equipment or material is removed from school premises unless authorized by the vice president of administration or designee; makes rounds of inspection and checks all buildings; files appropriate reports; may assists custodial staff; performs other duties as required.

Cadet Duties: Attend and successfully complete the Basic POST academy within the timelines as set out by the District. Failure to successfully complete the Basic POST academy within the prescribed timeline will result in termination.

Work Year
N/A

Work Schedule

The work week is typically Tuesday through Saturday, when the SRPSTC Basic Law Enforcement is in session. The academy runs from January to November of each year.

Total Hrs per Week/Day
40 hours per week

Special Requirements

At the time of hire, possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License in compliance with Los Rios Board Regulation R-8343; employment is contingent upon meeting the requirements of Los Rios Board Regulation R-8343. This position may require operating a District or personal vehicle in order to complete assigned work within the scope of the position duties. At the time of hire, possess and maintain a first aid certificate and CPR certificate; pass a background check; all work must be performed without the use of sidearms, chemical agents, or other offensive weapons. Must successfully complete a background investigation prior to appointment date, including fingerprint check with D.O.J. and F.B.I., and must be eligible to attend a certified P.O.S.T. basic training Academy.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 21 years old.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume
3. First Aid Certificate
4. CPR Certificate
5. P.O.S.T. Certificate (if currently possess one)
   
   

NOTES :

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date
03/31/2022

Closing Date
06/30/2023

Open Continuously
Yes

Beginning On (or About)

Ending Date, if Temporary or Interim

How and where to apply

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.

After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.

Conditions

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

For the latest information on Los Rios Community College’s COVID -19 protocol, please visit COVID -19 Updates .

Quicklink
https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/18129
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Can you perform the essential functions of the position you are applying to with or without reasonable accommodations?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * If a requirement of the position, do you have the appropriate valid driver's license?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate?
   • No
   • Yes
4. * I understand the minimum qualifications for this position and I acknowledge that I meet the age requirement for this position.
   • No
   • Yes
5. * I acknowledge and agree that I understand that by answering the question below, I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form 'Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime', P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). If needed click on the link and download the form https://losrios.edu/lrccd/shared/doc/hr/forms/p-881.pdf and attach the completed form to your application.
   • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
   • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
   • No answer
6. * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
   • College Department
   • CareerBuilder
   • Chronicle of Higher Ed
   • Community College Registry Online Job Board
   • Community Outreach (ex. Festivals, etc.)
   • communitycollegejobs.com
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Comunidad
   • Craigslist
   • diversityjobs.com
   • D'Primeramano Magazine
   • EdJoin
   • Facebook (Campaign)
   • Facebook (Los Rios Page)
   • Glassdoor
   • Greater Sacramento Urban League
   • Handshake
   • HigheredJobs
   • Indeed
   • Job Sites
   • Job Journal
   • Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges
   • LinkedIn
   • Los Rios Community College District Employee
   • Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Email
   • Los Rios Community College District Website
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Asian Pacific Islander Legacy (API)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Native American Collaborative (NAC)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Spectrum (LGBTQIA+)
   • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Builders Exchange
   • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Works
   • The HUB
   • ZipRecruiter
   • Other

Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Certifications/Licenses
3. Certifications/Licenses 2
4. P.O.S.T. Certificate
5. P-881 Report of Arrests Which Led To Convictions For Crime Document