Police Officer (Pool position)

Vallejo, CA
Cal State University Maritime Academy

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.

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
  • Possess intermediate computer proficiency with diverse programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, and email software.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Prior law enforcement agency experience.
  • Law enforcement experience in a college or university setting.
  • Associates degree or higher.