1. Patrol on- and off- campus sites, including but not limited to buildings, classrooms, restrooms, and parking lots by foot, cart, or vehicle in order to maintain security and order; inspect, identify, document, and follow-up on unusual conditions, potential hazards, and security risks; report presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in District buildings; act upon observations made.
2. Investigate reports of criminal activity; interview and take appropriate action to assist crime victims; interview witnesses; collect physical evidence; photograph crime scenes and evidence.
3. Record and document incidents in patrol log; prepare reports related to observed violations including use-of-force reports, arrest reports, criminal citations, notices to appear, warrantless arrest reports, and property evidence reports.
4. Respond to calls for service; provide security escort for students, staff or visitors as needed; assist persons with vehicles in parking lot.
5. Patrol campus parking lots and streets; check for vehicle permits and improper parking; conduct traffic stops; issue citations for non-compliance with parking regulations; ensure the safe movement of vehicles in the parking areas; ensure parking lots and roadway are clearly marked.
6. Answer telephones at station; respond to inquiries and provide information to visitors, students and staff.
7. Participate in crime prevention work; prepare and deliver presentations on campus safety to students, faculty, staff, and the public.
8. Appear in court as a witness or as arresting officer as required.
9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

1. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including applicable sections of state Education Code, Government, Vehicle, Penal, and Safety Codes, and juvenile law.
2. Rules of evidence pertaining to search, seizure, and preservation.
3. Police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation, and identification procedures and techniques.
4. Applicable court procedures.
5. Techniques and applications of self-defense and proper use of force.
6. Operational characteristics of police equipment, vehicles, and tools including firearms.
7. Methods and techniques used in interviewing witnesses, victims, or suspects.
8. Principles and applications of public relations.
9. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
10. Record keeping and report writing techniques.
11. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

1. Perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments.
2. Think clearly and behave appropriately in emergency situations.
3. Use and care for firearms and other specialized police equipment and vehicles.
4. Operate equipment including emergency alarm systems, two-way radio, camera, typewriter, computer, and copier.
5. Conduct a variety of criminal and special investigations.
6. Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
7. Use discretion in handling difficult persons.
8. Control violent people and affect arrests.
9. Prepare clear and concise reports and routine correspondence.
10. Work independently in the absence of supervision.
11. Communicate tactfully and effectively with students and the public.
12. Understand and correct emergency alarm systems.
13. Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
14. Understand and work within scope of authority.
15. Remain alert at all times.
16. Maintain high ethical standards and behavior.
17. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students.
18. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
19. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Possession of a valid POST Basic certificate, or ability to obtain within one year of completing the POST Basic Academy.
• Upon hire, successful completion of Government Code section 1031 requirements and psychological, medical and background investigation.
• Certification in the use of various lethal and non-lethal weapons.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within the first year of employment, appropriate valid first aid and CPR certification including certification in Automated External Defibrillator.
• Valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Completion of P.C. 832 and 832.2 training.
• Successful completion of the Southwestern College Police Department Field Training Program within the first year of employment.

• All District employees must participate in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, which requires them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Southwestern Community College
Human Resources (Bldg. 46B-150)
900 Otay Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
www.swccd.edu

(619) 482-6395