Cadet

Salary: $3,934 – $6,418 monthly.

Position Summary:

The Cal Poly Humboldt University Police Department (UPD) is seeking applicants for a police officer cadet. The applicant may be a current Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) academy student or be hired to attend a future academy session. UPD’s mission is to promote a safe and secure learning environment by working cooperatively with the campus community to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, maintain order, and provide exceptional professional services to our campus community. Under the supervision of a sworn peace officer, the primary responsibility of a cadet is to complete the prescribed basic police academy to learn principles, practices, and theory of law enforcement. The Cadet also will receive fundamental training in report writing, physical fitness, firearms, and arrest and control techniques. Cadets must complete a P.O.S.T. certified academy to develop the minimum qualifications necessary to assume a position as a sworn police officer. Upon successful completion of the academy training the cadet may be appointed, at the Chief’s discretion, to the classification of probationary police officer. Under close supervision, the cadet may assist UPD police officers, as directed, in the performance of their duties.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and eligibility to attend a certified P.O.S.T. basic training academy.
• Successful completion of each block of academy training
• A minimum of 21 years of age
• Eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California.
• Eligible to obtain a valid P.O.S.T.
• Certificate of Eligibility or possess a P.O.S.T.
• Basic Certificate in good standing.
• Valid California driver’s license.