Police Officer or Police Officer Cadet

Police Cadet

The Cadet is a non-sworn officer in a trainee capacity. Incumbents attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified academy to develop the minimum qualifications necessary to assume a position as a sworn Police Officer.

• Attend prescribed training sessions to learn the principles, practices, and theory of criminal and civil law enforcement and codified and case law.
• Receive training in report writing, physical fitness techniques, firearms use and maintenance, and arrest and control techniques.
• Communicate and interact effectively with students, staff, faculty and community members with varied backgrounds and lived experiences.
• Create and maintain trust, legitimacy, credibility and collaboration with the campus community.

Priorities

The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

Required Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligibility to attend a certified P.O.S.T. basic training Academy.
• Minimum standards for POLICE OFFICER CADET CANDIDATES as outlined in California Government Code Section 1031.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Fluent written and verbal multi-lingual/bilingual skills in addition to English.
• Proficiency with technology and software programs such as database and records management programs (RMS).
• Experience interacting and dealing with persons of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Priorities

Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

POLICE OFFICER

• Current enrollment in, or successful completion of, a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Police Academy is required at the time of application.
• Must have a valid Certificate of Completion of the Basic Academy at time of appointment.
• Must be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development (GED) Test indicating high school graduation level, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from a college or university.
• Minimum standards for POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATES as outlined in California Government Code Section 1031.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Full-time equivalent of three or more years of active law enforcement experience.
• Fully bilingual skills in addition to English.
• Proficiency with technology and software programs such as database and records management programs (RMS).
• Experience interacting and dealing with persons of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Time Base

• Tuesday-Saturday 8 hour shifts for Police Cadet.
• 2 Week Schedule / (3) 12 hr shifts per week & 1 (8) hr shift every other week (0600-1800 or 1800-0600) for Police Officer.

Pay Plan

• POLICE CADET: $47,208 - $77,016 per year.
• POLICE OFFICER: $77,016 (Step 5) - $113,616 (Step 22) per year.

Benefits

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf.

About Chico State

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

Additional Information

• 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.
• Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
• CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
• Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 05/25/26. Applications received after that date may be considered.)