Job Details

Police Officer

Position Number: 6578236
Location: Merced, CA
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Police Officer

Salary: $5,623.00 - $7,115.00 Monthly
Job Type:
Job Number: 20250911
Closing: 10/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:

Range 1
40 hours/week12 months/yearInterview dates to be determined

*Hires selected for this position will be required to pass a comprehensive background check*
Intermediate POST certification, additional $500 stipend annually
Advanced POST certification, additional $1,000 stipend annually
Both POST certifications, additional $1,500 stipend annually
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As a member of the Campus Police Department you will work at the direction of the Chief. This position provides for the safety of staff, students and visitors to our campus. Officers working for the Merced Community College District provide and perform law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws, ordinances and board policies. Officers also provide important nonenforcement services to our staff, students, and members of the community. In addition to being a part of a team you will become a member of the Merced College Community. Merced College Campus Police invite you to apply to join our team!

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Mission
Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

Degree/Certificate Programs
Transfer
Career Technical Education
Workforce Training
Lifelong Learning
Basic Skills
Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.
General Description:

Under the general supervision and direction of the Chief Law Enforcement Officer, provides safety and security for all staff, students, and visitors, and performs law enforcement duties to protect life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

**May be assigned to Merced or Los Banos Campus

Examples of Duties

Representative Duties:

Performs routine police tasks according to department rules and regulations
Patrols the campus and its perimeter by vehicle, bicycle or on foot for the prevention of crime, detection of fire hazards, safety hazards, enforcement of public safety, county, state and federal laws, campus and traffic regulations
Responds to emergency calls to fire, accidents and other requests for assistance
Performs rescue work and administers first aid
Maintains emergency public safety equipment
Participates in training programs
Investigates violations of laws, complaints and accidents; prepares reports and log activity and irregularities which occur during the assigned shift
Arrests law violators and issues citations for traffic violations
Takes fingerprints and photographs
Interviews suspects, complainants and witnesses to obtain information
Prepares written reports
Provides court room testimony
Operates a personal computer, fax and other related office equipment
Analyze data, interpret directions, develop appropriate responses under stressful conditions
Represent the district in a professional manner

Knowledge of:

Constitutional rights, laws of state, and laws pertaining to search and seizure
Social problems of the community, including racial, religious and ethnic group relations
Use of firearms, defensive tactics and other related tools needed to perform the duties of a police officer
Methods and techniques to improve security

Ability to:

Analyze situations and exercise good judgment with a minimum amount of supervision
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports
Confront people on security matters without unnecessary alienation
Stand and walk for long periods of time in various types of weather
Communicate effectively with others in person or telephone
Speak and write clearly and correctly
Possess strength to perform prolonged and rigorous tasks under stressful conditions
Meet standards set by the state for physical and mental conditions and agility
React quickly and calmly in emergencies
Deal courteously but firmly with the general public
Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age at time of employment
Must have no prior convictions by any state or federal government for a crime punishable by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or state prison.
Experience in law enforcement, communication, first aid and CPR
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Must be P.O.S.T. Basic Academy graduate
OR
Have P.O.S.T. certification of current attendance and graduation date from P.O.S.T. Academy

Desired:

AA or BA in related field

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily outside of an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Ability to:

Hear and understand speech at normal levels
Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
Read printed matter and computer screens
Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight
Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard
Lift 75 pounds
Carry 75 pounds
Reach in all directions

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
Resume
List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
If applicable, legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe your leadership efforts and professional experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a work setting. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.
If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization.

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to onsite interviews.

Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/5075939/police-officer