Patrol Corporal

Northridge, CA
CSUN Police Department

Salary: $8,869 to $10,404 per month.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Commander, the Patrol Corporal performs the duties of a patrol officer and provides supervision in the absence of the shift Sergeant. Corporals assigned to specialized units (e.g. K-9, Motor, etc.) may act as a lead or coordinator for the unit.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for supervising sworn personnel who perform basic patrol functions through directed and multi-dimensional patrol plans, community policing, assessing incidents for potential timely warnings, making notifications to command staff as appropriate, and other duties normally expected of a Sergeant.
  • Ensures that police officers strictly adhere to the mission, vision, and value statements for the department and professional standards as outlined in the law enforcement accreditation program.
  • Responds to all emergencies including medical and mental health emergencies, hazmat and fire situations, arrests, critical incidents, persons of concern, and serious crimes.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST
  • academy and a Basic Course Certificate.
  • Two or more years of active law enforcement experience.
  • Eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California.
  • Possess a valid POST. Certificate of Eligibility or a POST Basic Certificate in good standing.
  • Completion of First Aid and CPR Certificate and Defensive Driving Course is required along with other training as assigned.
  • Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required.