Police Officer Lateral/Academy Graduate

Key Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds by foot or by vehicle
• Control crowds during assemblies or disturbances
• Enforce laws and traffic regulations and apprehend violators, which include enforcing parking regulations and issuing traffic citations
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, and disturbances of the peace
• Gather evidence, make arrests and appear in court as required
• Administer first aid to injured persons
• Police Officers may receive training and / or be delegated responsibility for additional work assignments

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of current law enforcement methods, techniques and procedures, criminal codes and laws, and investigating techniques and procedures.
• Effective interpersonal skills to resolve a wide variety of sensitive situations
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports
• Ability to think and act effectively in emergency and sensitive situations
• Ability to wear a uniform and utility belt
• Ability to maintain composure in highly stressful and sometimes volatile situations.
• Ability to perform in a detailed-oriented environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communication with employees and external agencies
• Ability to quickly learn and apply a variety of state, federal, CSU and SJSU policies and procedures
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills
• US citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment to a sworn position
• Must have a valid California driver’s license
• Minimum passing T-score of 320 on the WSTB physical agility test
• Must meet the following California Government Code requirements, including pre-employment polygraph, psychological, and medical examinations
• Ability to be free of any felony conviction and be free of any misdemeanor crime containing the elements of domestic violence (Government Code Section 1029(a) (1)).
• Ability to be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation Government Code Section 1031(d)).
• Ability to be free of any physical, emotional, and mental conditions that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a police officer (Government Code Section1031 (f))
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a P.O.S.T. certified training program

License

A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• 60 college semester units or equivalent
• POST Basic Certificate of higher
• Bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese

Compensation

Classification : Police Officer

Anticipated Hiring Range : $7,861 / month

Hiring Range : $6,112 / month - $9,017 / month

2024-2025 UPD Hiring Drive

$5,000 signing bonus upon the swearing-in ceremony

$5,000 bonus upon completion of probation, inquire for details

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .