Police Officer (Lateral/P.O.S.T. Certified) (3), University Police Department

, University Police Department • San Marcos, CA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a supervisor, performs patrol duties in a vehicle or on foot to protect university students, personnel, visitors, property, and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Enforces laws and traffic regulations, and apprehends violators. Provides general information and assistance to the public. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of laws, Department Rules and Regulations, General Orders and University policies; prepares various reports; performs word-processing. Police Officer (Lateral / P.O.S.T. Certified) This is to fill 3 full-time, non-exempt positions, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Requirements

• P.O.S.T. Certified
• Must successfully meet and pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug screen
• Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs patrol duties in a vehicle or on foot
• Protects university students, personnel, visitors, property, and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry
• Enforces laws and traffic regulations
• Apprehends violators
• Provides general information and assistance to the public
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of laws, Department Rules and Regulations, General Orders and University policies
• Prepares various reports
• Performs word-processing

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life and disability insurances
• retirement (CalPERS)
• tuition waiver
• vacation and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed