Police Cadet - Public Safety
About The Position
Under the close supervision of the Patrol Sergeant, 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. The mission of the Public Safety Department at Cal Poly is to promote a safe and secure learning environment by working cooperatively with the campus community to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, maintain order and provide exceptional professional services to our guests and our community. The Public Safety Department consists of an Operations Division and a Support Division. The Operations Division is the Cal Poly Police Department which is a full service professional law enforcement agency that provides service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round. All officers are vested with full police officer powers and are certified by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).
Requirements
- 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.
- Working knowledge of existing criminal code and laws; and general knowledge of crime prevention and first aid.
- Ability to acquire a working knowledge of public safety, including law enforcement methods, traffic control, arrest and safety procedures applicable to a campus environment.
- Ability to render assistance in accordance with University Po1ice policy and procedures manual.
- High school diploma or equivalent and eligibility to attend a certified Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) basic training academy.
- A minimum of 21 years of age.
- Possession of a valid California driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
- Eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California.
- Eligible to obtain a valid P.O.S.T. Certificate of Eligibility or possess a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate in good standing.
Responsibilities
- Attend prescribed training sessions to learn the principles, practices and theory of criminal and civil law enforcement and codified and case law.
- Receive training in report writing, physical fitness techniques, firearms use and maintenance, and arrest and control techniques.
- Assist other police officers in the performance of their duties under close supervision.
Benefits
- health, dental and vision insurance
- retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
- educational benefits for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
