Police Officer

Online Employment System • Chico, CA

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About The Position

Under general supervision, Police Officers will look out for the welfare of the entire University, working closely with all University departments, utilizing a strong understanding of all laws including search and seizure, and probable cause; will patrol, respond to and handle incidents involving violations of law or campus regulations; will conduct thorough criminal investigations; testify in court; provide general information and assistance to the public; and apply progressive police principles and best practices. This position will communicate and interact effectively with students, staff, faculty and community members with varied backgrounds and lived experiences. And also, create and maintain trust, legitimacy, credibility and collaboration with the campus community.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in, or successful completion of, a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Police Academy is required at the time of application.
• Possession of a valid Certificate of Completion of the Basic Academy is required at time of appointment.
• Must be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development (GED) Test indicating high school graduation level, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from a college or university.
• 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 detailed in Government code 1031 (a) & 1031.5.
• Be a U. S. citizen, or a 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 which will be conducted as prescribed in the P.O.S.T. Administrative Manual, and must be completed prior to appointment date.
• Must be free from any physical, emotional, and mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of powers of a police officer.
• 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.
• A valid California driver's license is required by time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Full-time equivalent of three or more years of active law enforcement experience.
• Proficiency with technology and software programs such as database and records management programs (RMS).
• Experience interacting and dealing with persons of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED