Police Officer

Job Summary

Reporting to the sergeant, the employee receives detailed instructions and broad guidelines on the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities. Independence in judgments and methods of operations will be expected, ensuring that all actions conform to the parameters of Department policy. The incumbent may rotate among day, evening and night tours of duty and may be required to rotate among various assignments at the discretion of the Field Operations Lieutenant or the Chief of Police. Employee may be required to work overtime. Provides community leadership in establishing a secure and peaceful environment that contributes to a meaningful learning atmosphere; to provide direct support to the Watch Commander or Unit Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• General Law Enforcement and Community Interactions - Handles criminal and non-criminal cases; problems of safety; and public service situations. Investigates criminal occurrences. Makes arrests and transports prisoners. Employee contacts all witnesses involved in cases and may remind them of trial and court dates, to include assisting them in preparing for testimony. Employee will have instances where personal court appearance is necessary. Employee handles motor vehicle collisions and provides safety escorts for persons and/or money. Employee is responsible for building perimeter lock and unlock. Responds to fire and security alarms. Employee utilizes evacuation procedures for faculty, staff, students, and visitors as emergency situations require.
• Report Writing - Writes reports which accurately describe events as they occur or as they are described to the employee. Includes detailed accident diagrams or crime scenes as needed. Reviews reports for accuracy. Requires knowledge of computer operations. The officer verbally communicates information in person, by two-way radio or by telephone; includes testifying in court, relaying information to supervisors, fellow officers, and other agencies.
• Training and Maintaining Equipment - Participates in training which includes classroom instruction and on-the-job training. Employee must successfully demonstrate proficiency in the use of firearms and participates in defensive tactics and physical fitness training. Minimum, acceptable firearms scores must be maintained as a condition of employment. Employee must meet all training requirements established by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and Department policy. Employee is issued Department equipment necessary to perform duties and is expected to keep that equipment in clean, working order.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of current law enforcement methods, traffic control, and arrest and safety procedures. Working knowledge of current criminal codes and laws. Effective interpersonal skills to resolve a wide variety of sensitive situations. Effective oral and written communication skills, including writing clear and comprehensive reports. Demonstrated ability to think and act effectively in emergency and sensitive situations.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Summary

• Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

Licenses / Certificates

• Eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California

• Valid California Driver’s License

• Must meet employment requirements established by P.O.S.T and state law

• Must Possess Basic P.O.S.T Certificate

Department

University Police

Classification

Police Officer

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,310 - $8,232 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a regular position.

Application Procedures

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.