Institutional Police Officer Reissued

INSTITUTIONAL POLICE OFFICER (8204) - REISSUED

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Department: SF Community College District
Job class: 8204-Institutional Police Officer
Pay range: See job ad text below
Role type: Temporary Provisional Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
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City College of San Francisco is an urban community college with locations throughout the city. Our vision is to provide a sustainable and accessible environment where we support and encourage student possibilities by building on the vibrancy of San Francisco and where we are guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity, and quality. We offer an affordable opportunity for students to earn associate degrees, prepare for transfer, and pursue career and technical education.

This is an exciting time at City College of San Francisco and the right person can make a major impact. Be part of positive change as we transform this dynamic institution for a successful future.

Department: Public Safety Department.

Location: City College of San Francisco, Ocean Campus and other campuses.

Salary Range:

$49.4064- $59.8015 hourly

$102,765 - $124,387 annually

Appointment Type: Classified - Provisional. This is a Temporary Provisional (TPV) position excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process. It is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head. This position will be subject to the Permanent Civil Service Examination process at a later date. Successful participation in the Permanent Civil Service Examination and selection through an open competitive process is needed in order to be considered for the permanent appointment.

Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Application Filing Deadline: Open until filled. Next Read scheduled on Friday, December 19, 2025.

Job Description

City College of San Francisco is looking to recruit full time, (40 hours/week), full year (260 days/fiscal year) Institutional Police Officers. Under the direction of the Chief of Police or his/her designee, the Institutional Police Officer works in the San Francisco Community College District Police Department and acts as a peace officer pursuant to Section 830.32(a) of the California Penal Code and Section 72330 of the California Education Code.

The San Francisco Community College District Police Department is a Peace Officers' Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) participant. The officer's primary functions are to provide protection of life and property and to enforce state and local laws and college policies within the jurisdiction of San Francisco Community College District campuses.

In accordance with District policy, the San Francisco Community College District Police Department is a sworn unarmed department. Employees are required to sign a memorandum acknowledging their understanding of the district's policy in this regard.

• Maintain law and order within and surrounding City College campuses and other district sites.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for the students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• In a professional and courteous manner; respond to all emergencies on District property.
• Uphold the laws and statutes of the State of California, municipal and criminal, enforce state and local ordinances, rules and regulations related to the San Francisco Community College District.
• Provide assistance and/or first aid.
• Perform traffic control and investigate traffic collisions.
• Issue verbal warning or issue citations for violations observed and issue parking citations.
• Patrol assigned areas in a marked patrol vehicle and/or on foot.
• Provide money escorts upon request on District property.
• 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.
• Make felony/misdemeanor/warrant arrests as necessary which includes transporting and booking suspects as well as properly preparing a San Francisco Police Department Incident Report.
• Assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors 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.
• Testify and present evidence in court as necessary.
• Assist in the event of natural disasters and other extraordinary circumstances.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Chief of Police or his/her designee.

Working Conditions:

This classification may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, running or sitting for prolonged periods of time; bending, stooping, kneeling,…