Police Officer/Cadet

Salary:

• Police Officer: $6,418 – $9,468/Monthly
• Police Cadet: $3,934 – $6,418/Monthly

Essential Functions:

• The Police Officer patrols an assigned beat or district of the campus on foot or by vehicle to protect University personnel, property, and facilities against accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry; enforces laws, codes, statutes, traffic and safety regulations; apprehends violators; provides general information and assistance to the public. Investigates calls for service; writes/files clear, concise reports of actions taken in the field; related crime and miscellaneous reports; escorts prisoners; appears in related court processes; assists in promoting crime prevention and self-protection for the campus population; conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations.
• The Cadet is a non-sworn officer in a trainee capacity. Incumbents attend 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 required P.O.S.T. training within the required timeframe and the discretion of management, the Police Officer Cadet is appointed to the classification of Police Officer (Class Code 8350) on a probationary basis.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment to a sworn position, and a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Must pass pre-employment background investigation, physical agility and drug test, physical, psychological and reading/writing examinations; meet requirements of P.O.S.T. minimum standards of employment;
• Possess a valid California Driver License; and have not been convicted of a felony in this or any other state or in any Federal jurisdiction.
• The incumbent must also demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the California State University.
• Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University employees who may apply for the position.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, or related field.
• Basic bilingual proficiency.
• Ability to use a personal computer for entry of police reports into the automated records management system (ARMS).