Police Officer

Job Description:

Police Officer

Description

• • Position Summary
  • Full-time position available on or after September 15, 2025 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.
    
    
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Special Conditions
  • • The nature of the duties may also require successful completion of a background check, physical and psychological exam and/or the ability to attend Police Officers Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) programs related to public safety support and dispatch activities.
    • Knowledge of and the ability to learn how to use the applicable public safety related equipment and systems are essential.
    • Required to work various shifts throughout the year including: days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
  • License or Certifications
  • • Eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California ( as per Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031).
    • Possess a valid P.O.S.T. Certificate of Eligibility or a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate in good standing.
    • Valid California drivers license.
  • 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.
  • Salary Range
  • Anticipated salary will be $6,418 - $6,875 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. (Full Police Officer range: $6,418 - $9,468 per month)
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 8) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
    
    
  • How to Apply
  • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
  • Application Deadline
  • OPEN UNTIL FILLED; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER August 19, 2025. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)
    
    
  • Criminal Background Clearance Notice
  • Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
    
    
  • Additional Information
  • Campus & Area
    California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
    
    Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
    
    Clery Act Disclosure
    
    Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    
    The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 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, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
    
    Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
    
    CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
    
    The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
    
  • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
    
    INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
    
    

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