Corporal

About the role

This position is open to current SDSU employees only.

Responsibilities

• Patrol & Enforcement: Patrol university grounds and buildings by foot or vehicle to maintain safety and security.
• Enforce laws, rules, and regulations while maintaining a visible presence to deter criminal activity and respond to incidents.
• Law Enforcement & Incident Response: Apprehend and process suspects or violators, initiate police actions, and provide assistance in criminal, civil, and emergency situations. Respond to calls for service and emergencies with professionalism and sound decision-making.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Serve as a lead officer on patrol operations, providing guidance and support to less experienced officers. Foster positive partnerships with students, staff, faculty, and community members to proactively address public safety concerns.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and present clear, accurate, and timely reports—both written and computer-generated—on incidents, investigations, and activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, interact with all members of the campus community and general public, maintain a calm, courteous and professional manner when dealing with difficult situations and with individuals and groups.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use applicable computerized and automated law enforcement systems and databases to enter, research and retrieve data as necessary with a high degree of accuracy.
• Thorough knowledge of current criminal codes and laws.
• Thorough knowledge of current law enforcement methods, effective investigative techniques and procedures.
• Ability to independently respond and act quickly, accurately evaluate information and situations.

Skills

• Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Tuition Fee Waiver: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Pay

Salary is based on your experience, education, and qualifications, within the department’s budget and equity guidelines. Hiring salary not expected to exceed $9,942/month.

Schedule

Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

Additional Information

• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
• This classification is the second level in the Police Series, requiring a thorough knowledge and understanding of law enforcement methods and procedures, criminal codes and laws, and investigative techniques and procedures.
• Incumbents in this classification require eligibility to be a police officer in the State of California, graduation from a P.O.S.T. academy, a valid P.O.S.T. Certificate of Eligibility or a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate in good standing, and two or more years of active law enforcement experience.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

Supplemental Information

• This position is open to current SDSU employees only.
• Applications submitted after September 10, 2026, will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
• 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 as a condition of employment.
• San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa).
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
• Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.
• SDSU is a smoke-free campus.