Police Officer (Lateral or Academy Complete Only)

Northridge, CA
California State University, Northridge

Salary: $8069 – $9468 per month.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the primary 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. The incumbent enforces laws and traffic/parking regulations; apprehends violators; provides general information and assistance to the public, and assists in investigations.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols campus buildings and grounds by foot, bicycle, electric vehicle, motorcycle, and patrol car; control crowds during assemblies or disturbances; and guards’ property.
  • Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, thefts, and disturbances of the peace; gathers evidence; makes arrests and appears in court as required.
  • Works assignments include a wide range of activities including emergency response, traffic control, and enforcement, providing crime prevention programs, administering first aid to injured persons, and providing other policing tasks as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Applicants must satisfactorily meet the current employment standards of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and CSUN Minimum Standards of Employment and Training.
  • Must be free of any felony convictions: have good moral character; be a high school graduate or equivalent; meet pre-employment requirements including physical exam with drug testing, psychological exam, and pass a comprehensive POST background investigation.
  • Eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California.
  • Successful completion of the California POST Basic Course required. Possession of a California POST Basic Certificate in good standing.
  • LICENSE: CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER’S LICENSE.