Police Officer

San Francisco, CA
Cal State University San Francisco

Salary: $9,047.00 Per Month ($108,564.00 Annually)

Position Summary:

The University Police Department (UPD) is responsible for enforcement of all laws, apprehension of violators, maintenance of order, preservation of human life, protection, and safety services to the SF State community. It is our goal to provide a safe environment for our campus community through proactive, progressive and professional law enforcement services. Our approach places an emphasis on public services and crime prevention. UPD is a progressive customer service-oriented department that encourages employee participation, innovation, and leadership. UPD is dedicated to the university’s strategic plan, committed to staff development, and promoting new innovative ideas while continuing to incorporate community-oriented policing and problem-solving strategies.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrol campus and surrounding area(s) on foot, bicycle or by vehicle. Answer calls for service.Protect persons, property and facilities.
  • Provide security for large gatherings, assemblies or other activities such as registration, athletic events, or social events.
  • Participate in emergency preparedness, crime prevention and safety programs.
  • Investigative Support
  • Conduct investigations related to assigned cases or incidents that occur on or near campus during the assigned shift, and take necessary action within the limits of existing laws, policies and procedures.
  • Participate in crime prevention activities, enforce laws, traffic regulations, apprehend and arrest criminal violators on or off campus.
  • Provide general information and assistance to faculty, staff and students and the general public.
  • Train new officers and civilian employees as assigned.
  • Prepare reports covering observed irregularities, violations of the law, or campus regulations.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of a P.O.S.T. certified training program, including obtaining a Basic Course Certificate.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Must have no felony convictions.
  • Must have no misdemeanor convictions containing elements of domestic violence.
  • Must successfully complete P.O.S.T. Background Investigation, polygraph, medical and psychological exams, fingerprint and records check including local, state and federal criminal records.
  • Must satisfy citizenship requirements detailed in Government code 1031 (a) and 1031.5. Be a U.S.citizen, or a permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship and obtains citizenship within three years of application date.
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age by the time of sworn appointment.
  • Must have good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation which will be conducted as prescribed in the POST Administrative Manual, and must be completed prior to appointment date.
  • Must be free from any physical, emotional, and mental condition, which might adversely affect the exercise of powers of a police officer.
  • Must be able to read and write at the levels necessary to perform the job of a police officer as determined by the use of the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery or other job-related tests of reading and writing ability.
  • Possession of a valid Certificate of Completion of the Basic Police Academy is required at the time of the appointment.
  • Working knowledge of public safety, including law enforcement methods, traffic control, arrest and safety procedures in a campus environment, existing criminal codes, law, etc.
  • General knowledge of crime prevention, first aid and CPR.
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply campus rules and regulations, asses law enforcement or other hazardous situations, determine an appropriate course of action, prepare clear and concise procedural reports, maintain cooperative and working relationships with the campus community general public, and local and state police agencies.