Police Cadet

at  California State University

Job no: 540732
Work type: Staff
Location: Channel Islands
Categories: Excluded, Temporary, Full Time, Safety, On-site (work in-person at business location)

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

High school diploma or equivalent; eligibility to attend a certified P.O.S.T. basic training academy; valid California Driver License; ability to qualify for and satisfactorily meet the ongoing standards of the basic P.O.S.T. academy training; mental capacity, physical agility, and learning potential to perform all aspects of P.O.S.T. training and police work. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in a law enforcement setting. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Hiring Range: $3,934 - $6,418 per month
Advertised: Jul 02 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

The primary responsibility of the Cadet is to attend the prescribed training sessions to learn the principles, practices, and theory of criminal and civil law enforcement and codified and case law. The Cadet also receives training in report writing, physical fitness techniques, firearms use and maintenance, and arrest and control techniques. Under close supervision, the Cadet may assist other Police Officers in the performance of their duties.