Police Officer or Police Officer Cadet

CSU Careers•Chico, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting is for two related positions within the California State University (CSU), Chico Police Department: Police Cadet and Police Officer. The Police Cadet is a trainee role for individuals who will attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified academy to become a sworn Police Officer. Upon successful completion of the academy and management discretion, the Cadet may be appointed as a probationary Police Officer. The primary focus for the Cadet is learning law enforcement principles, practices, and theory, including report writing, physical fitness, firearms, and arrest techniques. This role requires effective communication and interaction with diverse campus community members to build trust and collaboration. Appointments to the Cadet classification are temporary, typically not exceeding seven months. The Police Officer, under general supervision, is responsible for the welfare of the University, patrolling, responding to incidents, conducting investigations, testifying in court, and providing assistance. This role also emphasizes effective communication and interaction with diverse campus community members to build trust, legitimacy, credibility, and collaboration.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Eligibility to attend a certified P.O.S.T. basic training Academy (for Cadet).
Current enrollment in, or successful completion of, a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Police Academy (for Officer).
Possession of a valid Certificate of Completion of the Basic Academy (for Officer at time of appointment).
High school graduate, pass the General Education Development (GED) Test, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from a college or university (for Officer).
Must have no felony convictions.
Must have no misdemeanor convictions containing elements of domestic violence.
Must successfully complete fingerprint and records check including local, state and federal criminal records.
Must satisfy citizenship requirements (U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship and obtains citizenship within three years of application date).
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age by the time of sworn appointment.
Must have good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
Must be free from any physical, emotional, and mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of powers of a police officer cadet/officer.
A valid California driver’s license is required.
Must be able to read and write at the levels necessary to perform the job of a police officer as determined by the use of the P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery or other job-related tests of reading and writing ability (for Officer).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (for both Cadet and Officer).
Fluent written and verbal multi-lingual/bilingual skills in addition to English (for both Cadet and Officer).
Proficiency with technology and software programs such as database and records management programs (RMS) (for both Cadet and Officer).
Experience interacting and dealing with persons of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds (for both Cadet and Officer).
Full-time equivalent of three or more years of active law enforcement experience (for Officer).

Responsibilities

Attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified academy to develop qualifications for a sworn Police Officer.
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.
Communicate and interact effectively with students, staff, faculty, and community members with varied backgrounds and lived experiences.
Create and maintain trust, legitimacy, credibility, and collaboration with the campus community.
Patrol, respond to, and handle incidents involving violations of law or campus regulations.
Conduct thorough criminal investigations.
Testify in court.
Provide general information and assistance to the public.
Apply progressive police principles and best practices.