Police Officer

CLASSIFICATION TITLE
:
Police Officer

UNION CODE
: R08

FT/PT
:
Full-time

PAY PLAN
: 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE
:
On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE
:
Step 5 $ 6,418 - Step 10 $ 7,193

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE
: $6,418 - $9,468

PAY BASIS
:
Monthly

POLICE OFFICER BENEFITS
:

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision benefits
• PERSPeace Officer Retirement, 2.5% at 57
• Employee contribution 10.5%
• Pay incentives for P.O.S.T. Intermediate and Advanced Certificates
• 14 paid holidays (includes 1 personal holiday)
• Tuition fee waiver for employees and dependents
• Pay incentives for special assignments
• Annual Uniform Allowance.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY
:
Open to all qualified applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
:

Testing Requirements
:
Those applicants meeting the basic criteria will be invited to participate in the physical agility examination. Those applicants who successfully complete the physical agility exam will then be scheduled for the oral interview. Applicants must pass each phase of the testing process, physical agility, and interview to be deemed eligible for employment consideration. The physical agility test is scored on a pass‑fail basis with the eligibility ranking being established solely on the basis of the interview before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, interest, and suitability.

Applicants under consideration for employment must undergo an extensive and thorough background investigation, including credit report and pass a medical examination including drug screening and psychological examination. The required Physical Agility Test consists of the following four components:

• 99-yard Obstacle Course:
  The candidate will run a 99-yard obstacle course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb height obstacles, and a 34-inch-high obstacle that must be vaulted.
• Body Drag:
  The candidate will lift and drag a 165-pound lifelike dummy for 32 feet.
• Solid & Chain Link Fence Climb:
  The candidate will run 5 yards to a 6-foot fence, climb over the fence, and continue running another 25 yards.
• 500 Yard Run:
  Run 500 yards (equivalent to one lap plus 60 yards of a standard running track).

POSITION PURPOSE
:
The CSUB University Police Department is dedicated to ensuring the safest possible environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The University Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The University Police Department investigates crimes that occur on campus and assists other local law enforcement agencies.

The Police Officer, under general supervision of the Assistant Vice President and Chief of Police, with additional direction from the Police Captain, performs entry-level sworn officer responsibilities in maintaining campus safety and security. The Police Officer duties involve a range of law enforcement duties requiring knowledge of criminal codes, investigative techniques, and effective community engagement. The Police Officer patrols campus facilities, responds to emergencies, enforces laws and traffic regulations, and assists in investigations as needed.

• Conduct routine patrols of campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to deter and detect criminal activity.
• Check doors, windows, and other points of access to ensure security and report any suspicious conditions or unauthorized individuals.
• Utilize campus surveillance systems and alarms to monitor activities across campus.
• Respond promptly to alerts or alarms and investigate potential security breaches or unusual behavior captured on cameras.
• Respond promptly to calls for service, emergencies, and alarms; investigate suspicious activities and persons.
• Assess situations, gather information, and take appropriate action to ensure public safety and resolve incidents.
• Investigate suspicious activities, persons, or vehicles observed during patrols or reported by community members.
• Conduct field interviews, gather evidence, and document findings to determine if further action or intervention is required.
• Maintain detailed logs and records of patrol activities, observations, incidents, and interactions with individuals.
• Prepare accurate and thorough reports documenting investigative findings, witness statements, and evidence collected.
• Monitor traffic flow on campus roadways, enforce parking regulations, and issue citations or warnings to violators.
• Direct traffic during peak periods, special events, or emergencies to ensure safe and orderly movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
• Collaborate with campus security personnel, administrators, and student organizations to address safety concerns and coordinate responses to incidents.
• Participate in joint patrols or operations with campus partners to enhance visibility and security presence across campus.