District Police Officer (Sworn)
Salary: $7,529.00 - $9,152.00 Monthly
Location: Stockton, CA (Main Campus)
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00075
Department: Public Safety
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 12/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Calendar: 12-month
Description
To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property and the prevention of crimes within the College's jurisdiction; to ensure the safety and security of the College campus; and to provide assistance to students, faculty and staff.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from assigned Sergeant or other police command staff.
Responsibilities and Duties
Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Patrol assigned area on foot or in a vehicle; issue verbal or written citations for violations observed; enforce parking and related traffic ordinances; discover and prevent the commission of crimes and code violations; respond to and investigate traffic collisions.
- Respond to calls for service including the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County and State laws, codes and regulations; respond to break ins and fire alarms; contact emergency agencies as needed.
- Conduct investigations of various crimes committed; interview suspects, victims and witnesses in the field; make arrests as necessary; prepare reports on arrests, burglaries, disturbances and unusual circumstances observed.
- Assist students, faculty and staff by providing directions and responding to questions and inquiries; provide service escorts for any person requiring assistance.
- Respond to faculty, staff and student complaints in potentially hostile situations; intervene and mediate in disturbances and disputes.
- Provide security, law enforcement and crowd control activities for a variety of special events on campus; escort speakers and special guests to and from events.
- Maintain radio communications with dispatching center and other law enforcement officers.
- Testify and present evidence in court as necessary.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, methods and procedures of law enforcement and traffic control.
- Modern campus police methods, procedures and equipment.
- Methods and techniques of patrol and surveillance.
- Methods and techniques of investigation, interviewing and interrogation.
- Use of firearms and other modern police equipment.
- Methods, techniques and applications of self-defense.
- Principles and procedures of report writing and record keeping.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations including California vehicle and penal codes and campus parking rules.
Ability to:
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
- Respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine and take emergency action.
- Enforce parking and related traffic ordinances.
- Observe and report unusual occurrences and violations.
- Detain, interrogate suspects and interview complainants and witnesses.
- Physically arrest and apprehend combative subjects.
- Safely and effectively use and care for firearms.
- Prepare clear, accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
- Maintain yearly firearms qualification.
- Work various rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One year of law enforcement experience is desirable.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in law enforcement, security or a related field.
License or Certificate
A valid California driver's license is required at time of appointment.
Possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic certificate or equivalent, which has been accepted by the State of California. Must be twenty (20) years old by the time on the final filing date and twenty-one (21) by the time of appointment.
Successful completion of Government Code section 1031 requirements including psychological, medical and background investigations. A physical agility test and/or written test may be qualifying criteria.
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Campus/field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to potentially hostile environments and persons; work irregular hours.
Physical Conditions:
Essential and other important duties may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, running or sitting for prolonged periods of time; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; ability to discharge a firearm and operate other law enforcement equipment and vehicles. Must possess satisfactory hearing capabilities and visual acuity of at least 20/100 correctable to at least 20/30 in each eye.
San Joaquin Delta College offers its employees a comprehensive fringe benefit package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and long-term disability. This coverage is offered for the employee and their dependents.
Please note:
- Full-Time Employees - Participation in medical, dental and, vision is MANDATORY and employees may not opt out even if covered by other insurance.
- Part-Time Employees - Employees are eligible to participate in medical, dental, and vision but must meet eligibility criteria and are responsible for 100% of the cost.
Benefits details can be found at: Employee Benefits Package
Retirement Plan
Retirement information can be found at: San Joaquin Delta College - Retirement
Paid Time Off
The District realizes the importance of creating a balance between work and personal life. To work at the highest ability, employees need to take time away from their job for rest, recreation, and important personal matters. To accommodate those needs, SJDC provides generous holiday and vacation schedules and sick time hours.
District Holidays
San Joaquin Delta College - District Holidays
Tuition Fee Waiver
Employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for tuition fee waivers for regular classes (not including community service classes) taken at Delta College.
Events
All Athletic home events (excluding playoffs) are free to the public.
Employer
San Joaquin Delta College
Address
5151 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, California, 95207
Phone
209-954-5056
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