Police Officer Cadet

Job no : 535295

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Work type : Staff

Location : San Diego

Categories : Unit 8 - SUPA - State University Police Association, Probationary, Full Time, Safety, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Summary

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. Upon successful completion of the required P.

O.S.T. training within the required timeframe and the discretion of management, the Police Officer Cadet will be appointed to the classification of Police Officer on a probationary basis.

The primary responsibility of the Cadet is to attend the prescribed training sessions to learn the principles, practices, and theory of criminal and civil law enforcement, as well as codified and case law.

The cadet also receives training in report writing, physical fitness techniques, firearms use and maintenance, arrest and control techniques, de-escalation techniques, community policing strategies, as well as other law enforcement related skills.

Under close supervision, the Cadet may assist other police officers in the performance of their duties.

This recruitment will be used to establish a pool of candidates for current and future full-time (1.0 time-base), police cadet appointments.

This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.

The selection process for Police Cadet positions includes application, written exam (PELLETB), physical ability test, interview, background investigation, medical evaluation, and psychological evaluation.

The next PELLETB written exam will be held on May 18, 2024, followed by the Physical Ability Test approximately one week later.

The next academy will begin in early December of 2024.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• Eligibility to attend a certified P.O.S.T. basic training academy
• Valid California driver’s license is required.

Compensation and Benefits

CSU Classification Salary : $3,576 per month.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.

Supplemental Information

Applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis.

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 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Employment Services at 619-594-7901 or [email protected].

Advertised : Jan 23, 2024 (12 : 40 PM) Pacific Standard Time

Applications close : Open until filled

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