Police Officer
Salary: $6,418 – $9,468 per month
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Sergeant, the Police Officer independently performs a variety of general law enforcement and patrol duties. Additionally, the Police Officer actively participates in the Community Oriented Policing Strategies employed at the California State University Maritime Academy.
Essential Functions:
- Protect students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, property, and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
- Enforce laws, traffic, and parking regulations. Issue citations for violations within department jurisdictions.
- Apprehend violators, make arrests, and appear in court as required.
- Provide general information and assistance to the public.
- Assist in investigations, administrative assignments, projects, and other duties as assigned.
- Proactively patrol residence halls, campus buildings, and other facilities and grounds by foot, vehicle, or bicycle. Emphasize community-policing activities such as introducing oneself to others, casual conversation, joining in social events or games, inquiring about safety needs, and offering police assistance. Establish positive relationships with students, furthering their success.
- Maintain crowd control during assemblies, sporting events, emergencies, and disturbances.
- Guard property, including vessel screening & facility security as needed for compliance with maritime security regulations (33 CFR parts 104 and 105).
- Guard and transport cash funds.
- Investigate, gather evidence, and prepare reports on accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, thefts, and disturbances of the peace.
- Respond to campus disasters, including but not limited to: fire, earthquake, active shooter, and potentially violent civil unrest, taking a leadership role as appropriate, and ensuring that appropriate resources are effectively applied to minimize loss of life, injury, property damage, and risk/liability. Carry out follow-up investigation and documentation and make notifications as appropriate.
- Administer first aid to injured persons.
- Direct traffic and enforce traffic infractions.
- Enforce parking regulations.
- Effectively use a two-way radio.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Interact with the community, establishing a sense of personal safety and promoting the public trust throughout the community. Patrols may include a mixture of vehicular, bike, foot, or stationary assignments. Integrate professional knowledge and duties with the culture of the academic environment to accomplish department goals and objectives.
- Facilitate programs, meetings, and other community activities or projects in support of department’s mission and safety awareness for the campus community.
- Promote a positive work environment. Be creative and innovative in suggesting crime prevention and other educational presentations and participate in community events that encourage the same.
- Participate in training which includes classroom and on-the-job instruction. Employees must demonstrate proficiency in the use of firearms and participate in defensive tactics and physical fitness training. Minimum firearms qualification scores must be attained as a condition of continued employment. Must meet all training requirements established by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, and Department Policy.
- Maintain proficiency in professional training and/or be delegated responsibility for additional work assignments that include: range master, field training officer, defensive tactics instructor, motorcycle patrol, bicycle patrol, crime prevention officer, and Critical Response Unit (CRU) member.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) academy, including obtaining a Basic Course Certificate.
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Working knowledge of current criminal codes and laws.
- Working knowledge of investigation techniques and procedures.
- Working knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures.
- Ability to quickly learn and apply campus rules and regulations related to work performed.
- Ability to proactively identify, observe and investigate potentially hazardous conditions or activities.
- Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, alertness, and good judgment in making decisions according to laws, regulations, policies, and supervisory expectations and in responding others.
- Ability to operate in an environment that requires discretion and confidentiality.
- Demonstrate ability to think and act decisively and effectively in emergency and sensitive situations.
- Demonstrate a willingness to confront problems.
- Ability to take initiative in developing and improving skills; demonstrate dependability, integrity, good observations skills, and professional bearing; be able to enjoy working with people; and possess credibility as a witness in a court of law.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse student, faculty, staff, and community populations.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team within the department, with a diverse campus community, and with members/agencies outside the CMA community.
- Ability to read, write, and orally communicate in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports.
- Possess intermediate computer proficiency with diverse programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, and email software.
- Ability to learn office technology systems
Preferred Requirements:
- Prior law enforcement agency experience.
- Law enforcement experience in a college or university setting.
- Associates degree or higher.