8204-Institutional Police Officer

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Institutional Police Officer

Job Code: 8204

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, the Institutional Police Officer works in the Public Safety Department of San Francisco City College and other City departments and agencies to provide protection of life and property and to enforce state and local laws and rules and regulations pertaining to the assigned City department or agency.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

8204 Institutional Police Officer is distinguished from 8205 Institutional Police Sergeant in that the latter is the first level supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Maintains law and order within the surrounding of city buildings and grounds, provides a safe and secure environment for all constituents.

2. Patrols and checks security of buildings and grounds in a marked emergency patrol vehicle and/or on foot; answers radio calls; reports hazardous conditions, unusual circumstances and malfunctions of the physical plant.

3. Performs traffic and crowd control when necessary, enforces automobile parking regulations, issues citations for violation of the California vehicle code - moving and parking infractions.

4. Takes charge at the scene of accidents or emergencies; controls crowds or other assemblies. Responds to all emergencies, uphold the laws and statues of the state of California, both municipal and criminal, as well as enforce state and local ordinances and rules and regulations pertaining to the assigned City department or Agency.

5. Escorts persons and administrative services personnel responsible for collecting, accounting and turning over cash deposits on a daily basis.

6. Investigates and makes written reports of accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, disturbances of the peace and other incidents; gathers evidence.

7. Makes felony/misdemeanor/warrant arrests as necessary which includes transporting and booking suspects as well as properly prepares a San Francisco Police Department Incident Report. Appears in court at the direction of a subpoena.

8. Assists in the event of natural disasters and other extraordinary circumstances.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: law enforcement practices and procedures; and safety rules.

Ability and Skill to: verbally communicate information effectively; accurately write police incident and general operational reports; deal tactfully and appropriately with co-workers, members of the public and other departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)

Experience:

One (1) year of experience as a police officer, member of a military police unit or other work involving the safeguarding of life and property.

License and Certification:

Requires possession of a valid California Driver License

Possession of a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate (issued by California Department of Justice, Commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training) will be required prior to field work assignment and within twelve (12) months of hire date, as a condition of employment.

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 8205 Institutional Police Sergeant

ORIGINATION DATE: 6/7/62

AMENDED DATE: 6/15/1970; 5/15/1978; 8/4/06; 01/04/16; 10/17/17

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFCCD

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Historic and future compensation