Police Officer

About the Role

Responsible for performing law enforcement and crime prevention activities. Controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic laws on Pacific campus. This position serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported to them.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Patrols University property in patrol car, bicycle, and foot patrol.
• Provides information and direction to staff, faculty, students, and visitors to campus.
• Enforces City, County, and State laws, and University rules and regulations.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations.
• Makes arrests as necessary and prepares reports.
• Interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses.
• Testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Assists in performance of a variety of community relations and crime prevention activities.
• Participates in public relations programs to promote better police-community relations and crime prevention.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Graduate of a California (CA) Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) approved academy and currently possesses a valid certificate, or a valid CA P.O.S.T Recertification certificate or a valid CA P.O.S.T academy Basic Course Waiver certificate at the time of hire.
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment.
• Be a citizen of the United States or have applied for citizenship (and achieve citizenship within three (3) years).
• Have no felony convictions.
• Must successfully meet the minimum qualifications of the City of Stockton and complete a background investigation, which shall include a pre-employment physical, computerized voice stress analysis, and psychological screening.
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the Stockton Public Safety memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement between University of the Pacific and the Stockton Police Department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior law enforcement experience preferred, but new academy graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge in Community Oriented Policing.
• Understanding of current policing issues, philosophies, practices, and trends as applied within the University environment.
• Certified in Basic First Aid.

Skills

• Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations, and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Basic computer skills in Windows operating system, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read maps and retain street, building, and compass directions.
• Able to research and gather information through interrogations and investigations.
• Effectively communicate over telephone and radio equipment.
• Effective operation of Emergency Vehicles.
• Able to effectively qualify in the use of firearms.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.