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Police Officer Lateral/Academy Graduate (4 Positions)

The California State University · San Jose, CA · 3 mo ago
Information Technology$8k/moFull-time

About the role

Police Officer Lateral/Academy Graduates for the San José State University Police Department are fully sworn State of California Peace Officers per 830.2(c) PC and are part of the California State University Police system. Officers have full peace officer powers anywhere in California. The incumbent will respond to calls for service on and around the SJSU campus.

Responsibilities

  • Patrol campus buildings and grounds by foot or by vehicle
  • Control crowds during assemblies or disturbances
  • Enforce laws and traffic regulations and apprehend violators, which include enforcing parking regulations and issuing traffic citations
  • Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, and disturbances of the peace
  • Gather evidence, make arrests and appear in court as required
  • Administer first aid to injured persons
  • Police Officers may receive training and/or be delegated responsibility for additional work assignments

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Successful completion of a P.O.S.T. certified training program
  • A valid California driver's license
  • Minimum passing T-score of 320 on the WSTB physical agility test
  • Ability to be free of any felony conviction and be free of any misdemeanor crime containing the elements of domestic violence (Government Code Section 1029(a) (1)).
  • Ability to be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation Government Code Section 1031(d)).
  • Ability to be free of any physical, emotional, and mental conditions that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a police officer (Government Code Section1031 (f))

Qualifications

  • 60 college semester units or equivalent
  • Bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of current law enforcement methods, techniques and procedures, criminal codes and laws, and investigating techniques and procedures.
  • Effective interpersonal skills to resolve a wide variety of sensitive situations
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports
  • Ability to think and act effectively in emergency and sensitive situations
  • Ability to wear a uniform and utility belt
  • Ability to maintain composure in highly stressful and sometimes volatile situations.
  • Ability to perform in a detailed-oriented environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communication with employees and external agencies
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply a variety of state, federal, CSU and SJSU policies and procedures
  • Excellent customer service and public relations skills

Benefits

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Pay

Classification: Police Officer
Anticipated Hiring Salary: $8,254/month (Step 16)
CSU Salary Range: $6,418/month - $9,468/month (Step 5 – Step 22)

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

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