Police Officer

at  California State University

Job no: 542717
Work type: Staff
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 8 - SUPA - State University Police Association, Probationary, Full Time, Safety, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Full-time position available on or after November 4, 2024 for University Police.
Under the general supervision of the Police Lieutenant, and day to day direction of the Police Sergeant, sworn Police Officers are primary representatives of California State University, Stanislaus.The 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; enforce laws and traffic regulations; apprehend violators; provide general information and assistance to the public; and assist in investigations.
Police Officers patrol campus buildings and grounds by foot or by vehicle; control crowds during assemblies or disturbances; guard property; investigate and prepare reports on accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, thefts and disturbances of the peace; and gather evidence, make arrests and appear in court as required. Work assignments may include enforcing parking regulations and issuing traffic citations, administering first aid to injured persons and guarding or transporting cash funds.
Police Officers also may receive training and/or be delegated responsibility for additional work
assignments that include: range master, field training, RAD -Rape Aggression Defense instructor, defensive tactics instructor, bicycle patrol, community relations programs, and a member of a critical response or special reaction team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Successful completion of a P.O.S.T. certified training program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting.
• Two (2) or more years of recent experience working for a law enforcement agency.
• Experience working with the Michelle Montoya School Safety Act, Title IX, Clery Act or CSU Executive Order 1107.
• Prior experience working with the community, events or students.Experience utilizing computer devices, software, programs, and other modern law enforcement technology such as TriTech, Central Square, Clips, PeopleSoft.
• Prior experience with investigative techniques.
• Instructor Certification in range master, field training officer, defensive tactics instruction, bicycle patrol, or community relations programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of current laws, methods and procedures.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License.
• Working knowledge of current criminal codes and laws.
• Effective interpersonal skills to resolve a wide variety of sensitive situations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including writing clear and comprehensive reports.
• Demonstrated ability to think and act effectively in emergency and sensitive situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Officers are required to walk and move around campus throughout all buildings and facilities and respond to calls for service and self-initiated activity, perform vehicle patrols, and some office work.
• May spend long periods of time sitting in a vehicle, riding a bike, or on foot.
• Required to work various shifts throughout the year including: evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

JOB DUTIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

• The proper execution of assigned duties.
• Respond to emergency calls.
• Enforce traffic and parking violations, and traffic control as needed.
• Complete general investigations.
• Prepare complete and accurate reports.
• Make arrests, serve warrants, and transport prisoners.
• Take necessary action within department policies and procedures to correct a situation.
• Take fingerprints and photographs.
• Make public safety presentations to the public, campus community, and department;
• Administer first aid and perform rescue work as needed.
• Maintain emergency public safety equipment.
• Actively engage in community immersion through interaction with student groups, clubs, community members, faculty and staff events and functions.
• Attend on-going training to keep current on new laws, methods of arrest, health and safety regulations, public safety regulations.
• Properly record and report information, including notification of a supervisor with any and all pertinent information.
• Prepare Safety and Security surveys.
• Promote Department morale.
• Provide guidance to Community Service Officers, Student Assistants, Student Escorts, and other department staff.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Officers are required to walk and move around campus throughout all buildings and facilities and respond to calls for service and self-initiated activity, perform vehicle patrols, and some office work.
• May spend long periods of time sitting in a vehicle, riding a bike, or on foot.
• Required to work various shifts throughout the year including: evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events