Police Officer - Public Safety

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Police Lieutenant, the Police Officer’s primary responsibilities include protecting students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, property, and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry; enforcing laws and traffic regulations; apprehending violators; providing general information and assistance to the public; crime prevention; and assisting in investigations. Special assignments may include Investigations, Bike Patrol, Crime Prevention, Critical Response Unit (C.R.U.), and K9.

The mission of the Public Safety Department at Cal Poly is to promote a safe and secure learning environment by working cooperatively with the campus community to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, maintain order and provide exceptional professional services to our guests and community. The Public Safety Department consists of an Operations Division and a Support Division. The Operations Division is the Cal Poly Police Department, a full‑service professional law‑enforcement agency that provides service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round.

All officers are vested with full police officer powers and are certified by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).

• Working knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of current criminal codes and laws and investigative techniques and procedures.
• General knowledge of crime prevention and first aid.
• Demonstrated ability to think and act effectively in emergency and sensitive situations.
• Ability to render assistance in accordance with the Public Safety policy and procedures manual.

Education and Experience:

• At least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien with an application for citizenship completed at least one year prior to the date of application.
• Graduation from a certified California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) academy, and possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Certification in good standing or employment as a California Peace Officer within the past three years.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $96,828 - $113,616 per year

Classification Range: $77,016 - $113,616 per year

Cal Poly offers a best‑in‑class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. Please visit the benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly is a nationally‑ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top‑tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands‑on philosophy, small class sizes and close student‑faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world.

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This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

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