Police Officer Lateral or Academy Complete Only
Police Officer Lateral or Academy Complete Only
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$ 8069 - 9468
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Job Description
CSUN strives to be a destination workplace where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity equity and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you youve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun/aboutcsun.
Major Duties
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 other criminal activity. The incumbent enforces laws and traffic/parking regulations; apprehends violators; provides general information and assistance to the public and assists in investigations.
- Patrols campus buildings and grounds by foot bicycle electric vehicle motorcycle and patrol car; control crowds during assemblies or disturbances; and guards property.
- Utilizes a communitypolicing approach to engage with the campus community to create partnerships that implement a problemsolving approach to reduce crime and build trust.
- 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.
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Qualifications
- 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 preemployment 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 preferred.
- LICENSE: CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSE.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Police officers are expected to adhere to the mission vision and value statements for the department and professional standards as outlined in the law enforcement accreditation program.
- Must be able to use basic safety and defensive equipment such as but not limited to firearms batons conductive energy devices handcuffs AEDs and other first aid equipment. Must be able to work in stressful conditions and use sound judgment at a moments notice.
- Working knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures and current criminal codes and laws. Ability and specialized skills to: assess a law enforcement or other hazardous situation and determine an appropriate course of action; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare clear and concise procedural reports; quickly learn and apply campus rules and regulations to work performed; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the campus community general public and state and local public safety agencies.
Pay Benefits & Work Schedule
- The university offers an excellent benefits package including but not limited to: medical dental vision retirement & savings tuition waiver and more.
- Classification: Police Officer/ 8350 / up to Step 22
- The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $8069 $9468 per month (Step 15 22 dependent upon qualifications and experience.
- HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; rotating shifts that include nights weekends holidays and special events.
- This is a Regular position with a oneyear probationary period.
General Information
- Applications received through April 17 2025 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
- This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
- A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
- In addition to a thorough background investigation in compliance with POST standards the selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (LiveScan) and drug screening.
- The person holding this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
- Per the California State University (CSU) OutofState Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSUrelated work outside of California.
- Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process please visit this link: www.csun/careers
- The CSU recommends that faculty staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARSCoV2 the virus that causes COVID19 and that all individuals who access any inperson program or activity (on or offcampus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race or ethnicity religion or religious creed nationality age gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information medical condition marital status veteran or military status and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who selfdisclose by contacting Recruitment Services at.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
