Job Details

Salary: $6,430.00 - $7,819.00 Monthly
Location : Sonoma County, CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 21-01365
Department: District Police
Opening Date: 12/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE: January 5, 2026

Position is open until filled. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE
The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee.

• First Round of Interviews: 2/2/26
• Finalist Interviews: TBD
• Desired Start Date: TBD

Compensation/Benefits

• Salary Range: $6,430.00 - $7,819.00 per month (25/26 Classified Salary Schedule); maximum initial placement at mid-range, which is $7,091.00 per month (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials). An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree.
• Fringe Benefits: The District offers a competitive health & benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees. You can learn more on our
• Leave/Holiday Time: Full-time classified Unit members earn 8 hours of sick leave (rates are pro-rated for part-time employees). You will maintain your current vacation hourly accrual rate (rates are pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees are also compensated for holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year, pro-rated for part-time employees).
• May be Eligible: Bilingual premium, uniform allowance, POST intermediate and advanced certificate professional incentives, 5-7% shift differential, 5-20% longevity pay for 10 or more years.
• Specialty Assignments and Premiums: Communications Training Officer, and Cadet Coordinator.
• Retirement: Santa Rosa Junior College is a CalSTRS and CalPERS employer. Eligibility will be determined based on the regulations established by both agencies.

SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under general direction, receives, triages, and processes emergency and routine calls from the public, District employees, and students requesting police or other emergency/non-emergency service. Maintains records in accordance with the Public Records Act and California Government Code. Prepares and submits criminal cases for review to the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office.
This is a regular, full-time (40 hours/week, 12 months/year) position. Due to the unpredictable nature of public safety work, may be assigned to work various shifts, including evenings, weekend, and graveyard shifts and holidays. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Santa Rosa Junior College District Police Department includes sworn Police Officers, police dispatchers, non-sworn Community Service Officers, and Cadets. The California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) accredited this Police Department in 1988. SRJC has approximately 20,000 students, faculty, and staff a semester combined with multiple sites across Sonoma County.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

1. Receives and processes emergency and routine calls from the public requesting police, fire, medical, or other emergency service. Determines services requested and prioritizes calls for service based on threat to life/personal safety and loss/damage of property.
2. Maintains automated electronic record systems. Researches data and prepares reports for internal and external requests and submissions to the District Attorney's Office.
3. Tracks the status and location of police units. Provides service to all District properties. Utilizes, updates, and records status and location utilizing computer dispatch system. Ensures the safety of department staff.
4. Monitors several police radio frequencies and operates a variety of communications equipment and technology.
5. Monitors information from the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) and other highly confidential, computerized systems in accordance with Department of Justice and Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
6. Responds to requests for information/service from the community; provides appropriate information and/or refers to the proper resources.
7. Compiles, prepares and distributes Federal Student Right to Know Act (Clery Act) information.
8. Schedules and operates Live Scan fingerprinting equipment.
9. Provides support for CCURE building management systems.
10. Performs record keeping duties, including sealing, expunging and purging of confidential records based on applicable laws.
11. Provides courtroom testimony.
12. Provides timely reports of critical incidents to emergency notification systems.
13. Serves as the DMV liaison for District driver clearances; maintains driver pull records.
14. Trains student and short-term, non-continuing employees.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. Standard radio or telephone communications equipment.
2. Standard broadcasting procedures and rules.
3. Public safety classification codes law enforcement terminology.
4. Automated records management systems and alternative data processing applications.
5. Statistical management information systems as applied to law enforcement activities.
6. Criminal justice system including the relationship of law enforcement agencies to the courts and the District Attorney's Office.
7. Regional topography.
8. Relevant local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
9. Applicable technology usage, including standard office productivity software and other appropriate technology.

ABILITY TO:

1. Apply all laws, rules, and regulations.
2. Understand and interpret standard official legal documents.
3. Prepare, review, and revise clear and concise reports.
4. Work effectively under stress in emergencies.
5. Collaborate productively and cooperatively with individuals and groups both internally and/or externally.
6. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
7. Exercise appropriate judgement in interactions with others and with work processes.
8. Interact with the public in a helpful, courteous, and professional manner.
9. Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by the supervising administrators, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED with some college level coursework required.
EXPERIENCE:

1+ year of experience in providing public service required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• POST certified Public Safety Dispatchers Basic Course within 12 months of hire and the POST Basic Records Course within 24 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain current First Aid/CPR certification.
• This classification requires the use of a personal or District vehicle while conducting District business. Must possess a valid (Class C) California driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to perform full range of motion activities, such as, but not limited to, walking, standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), or climbing while performing duties.
• Required to work under inclement weather conditions.
• Due to the unpredictable nature of public safety work, may be assigned to work various shifts, including evenings, weekend, and graveyard shifts and holidays.
• Regular exposure to situations, which may be dangerous, or life threatening, including high traffic environments.
• Must be able to hear alarms and other auditory warning devices.
• Must be able to work safely in an environment requiring exposure to biological conditions that may be unhealthful or hazardous.
• Required to wear a uniform.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation, which includes polygraph, a medical examination a psychological examination and POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery. This is pre-employment test that measures verbal ability, reasoning, memory and perceptual ability. The abilities measured by this test are identified in a statewide job analysis as being essential for successful performance of dispatcher abilities throughout California and are necessary for entry-level candidates to possess before hire.

SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE COMMITMENT:
All classifications require a commitment to the District's Vision, Mission, Values, Goals and Objectives as articulated in the Strategic Plan.
Application Procedures

To be considered for this recruitment, applicants must provide the following:

1. A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions.
2. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.
3. A brief cover letter.
4. Current resume.
5. A written response to the diversity supplemental question.
6. Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded.
   • If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicant must provide a formal evaluation by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services of their international degree(s) at the time of application. For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see
7. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section above, you must complete and attach the and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
SRJC Police Dispatcher/Records Technician Recruitment Process:
POST Background Investigation to include:
a. Extensive background check including a polygraph examination

b. A conditional job offer to initiate the final background clearances:

• Psychological Evaluation
• Pre-Employment POST Medical Examination

c. Finalist Interview with the Chief of Police and Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
• If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment.
• Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer 'remote only' assignments).
• Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX.
• A current (within the last 6 months) DMV Driver's Record report verifying an acceptable driving record and possession of a Class C Driver's License.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Sonoma County Junior College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
• Applicants must be available for interviews at Santa Rosa Junior College at no cost to the District.
• Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (707) ###-####.
• Clery Report: Crime awareness and security information are available from District Police. (Public Law 101-542). The Clery Report can be found
• An applicant who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is a public single college district located in Sonoma County, California and serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. Sonoma County is rich in history, beauty, and culture and is an excellent choice for a place to live and work. The District is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The District prides itself on being an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable community that fosters the growth and development of its students, faculty, and staff. SRJC is a unique institution in a unique environment. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility.
Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and SRJC Roseland in Southwest Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons.
Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:
Non-Discrimination
The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities--including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.
The Sonoma County Junior College District is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information about Title IX, please refer to District Board Policy 3433 and Administrative Procedure 3434, which outlines our commitment to proactive measures in preventing sexual harassment and ensuring a respectful and inclusive community for all.
Santa Rosa Junior College offers its eligible employees a comprehensive fringe benefit package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision care plan, life insurance, and long-term disability. This coverage is offered for regular employee and their eligible dependents For Associate Faculty you can find Benefit information on our page.