Campus Public Safety Deputy Sheriff

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University seeks a Deputy Sheriff to perform general law enforcement and public safety duties on campus. Responsibilities include patrol, emergency response, traffic enforcement, and investigations with a community‑oriented, problem‑solving approach.

Deputies rotate units and must meet state and university requirements. The role requires knowledge of applicable laws, strong judgment, and the ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, search & seizure, rules of evidence.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures and apply them.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Promote department values and ethical standards.
• Maintain public peace and control violent persons within the law.
• Conduct criminal investigations and document findings clearly.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Self-defense

Weapons handling

Traffic enforcement

Investigations basics

Education

CA police academy completion or waiver

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Police equipment operation

Use of force training

Job description

Stanford University seeks a Deputy Sheriff to perform general law enforcement and public safety duties on campus. Responsibilities include patrol, emergency response, traffic enforcement, and investigations with a community‑oriented, problem‑solving approach.

Deputies rotate units and must meet state and university requirements. The role requires knowledge of applicable laws, strong judgment, and the ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.