Police Officer Cadet - Solano Campus

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Work type: Staff
Location: Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
Categories: Executive, Temporary, Full Time, Safety, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Under the close supervision of the Patrol Sergeant, the primary responsibility of the Cadet is to attend the prescribed training sessions to learn the principles, practices and theory of criminal and civil law enforcement and codified and case law. The Cadet also receives training in report writing, physical fitness techniques, firearms use and maintenance, and arrest and control techniques. Under close supervision, the Cadet may assist other police officers in the performance of their duties.

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).

• Working knowledge of existing criminal code and laws; and general knowledge of crime prevention and first aid.
• Ability to acquire a working knowledge of public safety, including law enforcement methods, traffic control, arrest and safety procedures applicable to a campus environment.
• Ability to render assistance in accordance with University Police policy and procedures manual.
• Ability to assess law enforcement or other hazardous situations and determine an appropriate course of action.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.

• High school diploma or equivalent and eligibility to attend a certified Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) basic training academy.
• A minimum of 21 years of age.

• Possession of a valid California driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California.
• Eligible to obtain a valid P.O.S.T. Certificate of Eligibility or possess a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate in good standing.
• Must be able to obtain within 1 year and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card for work aboard the Training Ship.

Anticipated Hiring Range:$48,000 - $56,000 annually

Classification Range: $47,208 - $77,016 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 is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities 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 calpoly.edu .

Located on a compact but scenic waterfront campus in Vallejo, California (30 miles northeast of San Francisco), Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a unique and specialized campus of the 23-campus system. Serving a population of approximately 1000 undergraduate and 50 graduate students, we are one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States — and the only one on the West Coast.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The…