Patrol Corporal

Major Duties

• Patrols the campus by vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot for criminal activity and citizens in need of assistance.
• Responds to and provides medical assistance to injured and ill people on campus and at traffic accidents near or on campus.
• Provides guidance and direction to officers in the field.
• Determines if victims need special assistance; initiates appropriate incident or crime reports; conducts crime scene investigations, preserving evidence, confiscating contraband, and protecting recovered property.
• Conducts activities (or supervise the same) to create police/community partnerships, gaining confidence and building credibility with the campus community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy.
• Two or more years of active law enforcement experience.
• Peace Officers in this classification must be eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California; possess a valid POST Certificate of Eligibility or a POST Basic Certificate in good standing; possess a valid California driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a POST-certified Supervisory Training Course or the ability to qualify for and complete the course within two years of appointment.
• Field Training Officer School.
• Completion of First Aid and CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of current criminal codes and laws.
• Thorough knowledge of effective investigative techniques and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and direction to field personnel during an assigned shift.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.

HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Rotating shifts that include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.

The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $8,869- $ 10,404 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience.