Campus Police Cadet — Train to Become an Officer

California State University, Chico; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 43,903 - 71,624; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University is recruiting for a Police Cadet to undergo P.O.S.T.-certified training and gain hands-on experience on campus in San Diego. The role involves trainees attending a P.O.S.T. academy with the potential to be appointed as a sworn Police Officer upon successful completion and management discretion.

The position is full‑time, non‑exempt, and located on campus at SDSU. Training will cover criminal and civil law, report writing, physical fitness, firearms, and community

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and eligibility to attend a certified P.O.S.T. basic training academy.
• Ability to qualify for and satisfactorily meet the ongoing standards of the basic P.O.S.T. academy training.
• Mental capacity, physical agility and learning potential to perform all aspects of P.O.S.T. training and police work.

Responsibilities

• Attend training in criminal and civil law, codified and case law.
• Develop skills in report writing, physical fitness, firearms, arrest/control, and de-escalation techniques.
• Learn and apply community policing strategies.
• Assist police officers under close supervision.
• Receive comprehensive P.O.S.T.-certified training in law enforcement, report writing, physical fitness, firearms, and community policing.
• Gain hands‑on experience under the guidance of experienced University Police officers.
• Make a meaningful impact by contributing to campus safety and community service.

Skills

P.O.S.T. training

Physical fitness

Police work

Education

High school diploma / equivalent

Job description

San Diego State University is recruiting for a Police Cadet to undergo P.O.S.T.-certified training and gain hands-on experience on campus in San Diego. The role involves trainees attending a P.O.S.T. academy with the potential to be appointed as a sworn Police Officer upon successful completion and management discretion.

The position is full‑time, non‑exempt, and located on campus at SDSU. Training will cover criminal and civil law, report writing, physical fitness, firearms, and community