Police Officer

The Beach•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Must meet employment requirements established by P.O.S.T and state law
Must Possess Basic P.O.S.T Certificate
Valid California Driver’s License required.
Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on University business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.
Comprehensive proficiency in the use of police vehicles and a wide range of law‑enforcement equipment encountered in daily operations, including firearms, Tasers, less‑lethal launchers such as pepper ball systems, pepper spray, batons, computers, AEDs, surveillance tools, and evidence‑processing equipment, while maintaining a strong working knowledge of safe handling, deployment, and operational protocols to ensure effective, responsible, and lawful performance of all assigned duties.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Must reside in the State of California.

Responsibilities

Handles criminal and non-criminal cases; problems of safety; and public service situations.
Investigates criminal occurrences.
Makes arrests and transports prisoners.
Contacts all witnesses involved in cases and may remind them of trial and court dates, to include assisting them in preparing for testimony.
Handles motor vehicle collisions and provides safety escorts for persons and/or money.
Responsible for building perimeter lock and unlock.
Responds to fire and security alarms.
Utilizes evacuation procedures for faculty, staff, students and visitors as emergency situations require.
Writes reports which accurately describe events as they occur or as they are described to the employee. Includes detailed accident diagrams or crime scenes as needed.
Reviews reports for accuracy.
Verbally communicates information in person, by two-way radio or by telephone; includes testifying in court, relaying information to supervisors, fellow officers and other agencies.
Participates in training which includes classroom instruction and on-the-job training.
Must successfully demonstrate proficiency in the use of firearms and participates in defensive tactics and physical fitness training.
Keeps issued Department equipment in clean, working order.

Benefits

Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service)
14 paid holidays
12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual
A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
Wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Pet insurance.