Police Officer

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Police Lieutenant, and day to day direction of the Police Sergeant, sworn Police Officers are primary representatives of California State University, Stanislaus. The responsibilities of a Police Officer are to protect students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, property and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry; enforce laws and traffic regulations; apprehend violators; provide general information and assistance to the public; and assist in investigations.

Essential Functions:

• The proper execution of assigned duties.
• Respond to emergency calls.
• Enforce traffic and parking violations, and traffic control as needed.
• Complete general investigations.
• Prepare complete and accurate reports.
• Make arrests, serve warrants, and transport prisoners.
• Take necessary action within department policies and procedures to correct a situation.
• Take fingerprints and photographs.
• Make public safety presentations to the public, campus community, and department;
• Administer first aid and perform rescue work as needed.
• Maintain emergency public safety equipment.
• Actively engage in community immersion through interaction with student groups, clubs, community members, faculty and staff events and functions.
• Attend on-going training to keep current on new laws, methods of arrest, health and safety regulations, public safety regulations.
• Properly record and report information, including notification of a supervisor with any and all pertinent information.
• Prepare Safety and Security surveys.
• Promote Department morale.
• Provide guidance to Community Service Officers, Student Assistants, Student Escorts, and other department staff.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a P.O.S.T. certified training program.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting.
• Two (2) or more years of recent experience working for a law enforcement agency.
• Experience working with the Michelle Montoya School Safety Act, Title IX, Clery Act or CSU Executive Order 1107.
• Prior experience working with the community, events or students.
• Experience utilizing computer devices, software, programs, and other modern law enforcement technology such as TriTech, Central Square, Clips, PeopleSoft.
• Prior experience with investigative techniques.
• Instructor Certification in range master, field training officer, defensive tactics instruction, bicycle patrol, or community relations programs.