Police Officer/Cadet

PageUp•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Police Officer patrols an assigned beat or district of the campus on foot or by vehicle to protect University personnel, property, and facilities against accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry; enforces laws, codes, statutes, traffic and safety regulations; apprehends violators; provides general information and assistance to the public. Investigates calls for service; writes/files clear, concise reports of actions taken in the field; related crime and miscellaneous reports; escorts prisoners; appears in related court processes; assists in promoting crime prevention and self-protection for the campus population; conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations. The Cadet is a non-sworn officer in a trainee capacity. Incumbents attend a P.O.S.T. certified academy to develop the minimum qualifications necessary to assume a position as a sworn police officer. Upon successful completion of the required P.O.S.T. training within the required timeframe and the discretion of management, the Police Officer Cadet is appointed to the classification of Police Officer (Class Code 8350) on a probationary basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment to a sworn position, and a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship
Must pass pre-employment background investigation, physical agility and drug test, physical, psychological and reading/writing examinations
Meet requirements of P.O.S.T. minimum standards of employment
Possess a valid California Driver License
Have not been convicted of a felony in this or any other state or in any Federal jurisdiction
Demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment
Eligibility to attend a certified P.O.S.T. basic training academy (Cadet)
Ability to qualify for and satisfactorily meet the ongoing standards of basic P.O.S.T. academy training (Cadet)
Possess the mental capacity, physical agility, and learning potential to perform all aspects of P.O.S.T. training and police work (Cadet)
Successful completion of a certified P.O.S.T. training program and possession of the Basic Course Certificate (Police Officer)
Duties at this level require a working knowledge of law enforcement methods and procedures, criminal codes and laws, and investigating techniques and procedures (Police Officer)
The Police Officer performs general patrol and operational police duties and may assist in investigations or as a member on special teams or task forces
The incumbent must have mental capacity, physical agility and learning potential to perform all aspects of POST training and police work

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, or related field
Basic bilingual proficiency
Ability to use a personal computer for entry of police reports into the automated records management system (ARMS)

Responsibilities

Patrols an assigned beat or district of the campus on foot or by vehicle to protect University personnel, property, and facilities against accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry
Enforces laws, codes, statutes, traffic and safety regulations
Apprehends violators
Provides general information and assistance to the public
Investigates calls for service
Writes/files clear, concise reports of actions taken in the field
Writes related crime and miscellaneous reports
Escorts prisoners
Appears in related court processes
Assists in promoting crime prevention and self-protection for the campus population
Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations
Cadets attend a P.O.S.T. certified academy to develop the minimum qualifications necessary to assume a position as a sworn police officer