Campus Police Officer – P.O.S.T. Certified

Opt For Healthy Living; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 71,624 - 105,662; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health coverage

Job summary

San Diego State University is seeking a Police Officer (Lateral/P.O.S.T. Certified) to serve on the SDSU University Police Department. The officer will patrol the SDSU campus, enforce laws, and respond to incidents in a high-traffic university environment.

This civilian sworn position requires a Basic POST Certificate, and successful completion of a certified P.O.S.T. academy. Officers may be assigned specialized teams and must be prepared for 24/7 shifts on campus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a certified P.O.S.T. academy.
• Working knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of current criminal codes and laws.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for sensitive situations.
• Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus areas to ensure safety of students, employees, and visitors.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws and campus regulations.
• Maintain order and provide crowd control during campus events.
• Protect life and property through proactive policing and rapid incident response.
• Conduct investigations, collect evidence, and prepare reports.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response

Education

Certified P.O.S.T. academy graduate

Basic POST Certificate

Job description

San Diego State University is seeking a Police Officer (Lateral/P.O.S.T. Certified) to serve on the SDSU University Police Department. The officer will patrol the SDSU campus, enforce laws, and respond to incidents in a high-traffic university environment.

This civilian sworn position requires a Basic POST Certificate, and successful completion of a certified P.O.S.T. academy. Officers may be assigned specialized teams and must be prepared for 24/7 shifts on campus.