Police Officer

Solano County Sheriff's Office; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Cal Poly Maritime Academy’s Public Safety Department in Vallejo is seeking a Police Officer to protect students, staff, and visitors, enforce laws, respond to incidents, and support investigations. You may be assigned to Investigations, Bike Patrol, Crime Prevention, CRU, or K9, and you will work under the Deputy Chief in a full-time, on-site capacity.

Required: U.S. citizenship or eligible, POST certification, valid CA driver license, and successful completion of medical, agility, polygraph,

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident with an application for citizenship completed at least one year prior to the date of application.
• Graduation from a certified California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) academy, and possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Certification in good standing or employment as a California Peace Officer within the past three years.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card for work aboard the Training Ship.
• Selected candidates must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, physical agility test, polygraph and psychological examination, a thorough background check, which requires fingerprinting, and a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Protect students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, property, and facilities from accidents, harm, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Enforce federal/state laws, CSU rules, and campus regulations; respond to calls and incidents; provide information and assistance to the public.
• Assist in investigations and engage in special assignments such as Investigations, Bike Patrol, Crime Prevention, CRU, and K9.

Skills

Enforcement of laws

Public safety

Community policing

Investigations support

Education

21 years or older

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Police Officer - Public Safety

Job no: 554532

Work type: Staff

Location: Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)

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

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Chief, the Police Officer’s primary responsibilities, include but are not limited to: protecting students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, property, and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry; enforcing laws and traffic regulations; apprehending violators; providing general information and assistance to the public; crime prevention; and assisting in investigations. Special assignments may include Investigations, Bike Patrol, Crime Prevention, Critical Response Unit (C.R.U.), and K9.

Department Summary

The mission of the Public Safety Department at California Polytechnic Maritime Academy is to promote a safe and secure learning environment by working cooperatively with the campus community to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, maintain order and provide exceptional professional services to our guests and our community. The Public Safety Department consists of an Operations Division and a Support Division. The Operations Division is the Cal Poly Police Department which is a full service professional law enforcement agency that provides service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round. All officers are vested with full police officer powers and are certified by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).

Key Qualifications

• Enforcing Federal and State laws, CSU rules and regulations, and maintaining order.
• Prevent crime through community-based policing and education.
• Patrol campus buildings and grounds by foot, bike, or by vehicle; respond to calls for service regarding disturbances, suspicious activity, traffic accidents, theft, medical aids; conduct searches; and perform related activities.

Education and Experience

• At least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien with an application for citizenship completed at least one year prior to the date of application.
• Graduation from a certified California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) academy, and possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Certification in good standing or employment as a California Peace Officer within the past three years.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card for work aboard the Training Ship.
• Selected candidates must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, physical agility test, polygraph and psychological examination, a thorough background check, which requires fingerprinting, and a drug test.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range:$96,828 - $113,616 annually

Classification Range: $77,016 - $113,616 annually

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

About Cal Poly

Known for its Learn by Doing philosophy, Cal Poly is ranked among the top 10 public universities in the nation. Each year, more than 23,000 top-tier students come to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Maritime Academy in Solano County to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities, maritime and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit www.calpoly.edu.

About Cal Poly Maritime Academy

Cal Poly Maritime Academy, located in Vallejo, California, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast and a nationally recognized public maritime university on the Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University. It prepares students for leadership roles in maritime operations, engineering, logistics, business, global supply chains and national security. Through Cal Poly's Learn by Doing philosophy, students train hands-on in classrooms and labs and aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear. For more information, visit maritime.calpoly.edu.

Working Within the California State University System

As part of the California State University, the nation's largest public four-year university system, Cal Poly employees contribute to a broader mission of advancing knowle