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Police Cadet or Officer


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RECRUITMENT ID: P0522
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety
SALARY/TIMEBASE: Cadet: $3275 mo./full-time or Officer: $3829-5277 mo./full-time
GENERAL INFORMATION: Hours: 40 hrs/wk, varied schedule
The Cadet is a non-sworn officer in a trainee capacity.  Incumbents attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified academy to develop the minimum qualifications necessary to assume a position as a sworn police officer.  Upon successful completion of the required P.O.S.T. training within the required timeframe and the discretion of management, the Police Officer Cadet is appointed to the classification of Police Officer.
Duties:
Under general supervision, the Cadet attends the prescribed training sessions to learn the principles, practices, and theory of criminal and civil law enforcement and codified and case law; and 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 Officer performs patrol duties on foot or by vehicle to protect campus and visiting personnel, property, and facilities against accidents, bodily harm, fires, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry; enforces laws and traffic regulations; apprehends violators; provides general information and assistance to the public; may conduct investigations; and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

Cadet: High school diploma or equivalent and eligibility to attend a certified Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) basic training academy.

Officer: Must satisfactorily meet the current employment standards of the Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)

Cadet and Officer applicants: Must meet CSUN Minimum Standards of Employment and Training which includes possession of a valid California driver’s license; must be free of any felony convictions; have good moral character; be a high school graduate or equivalent; meet pre-employment requirements including the P.O.S.T. Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery, physical agility test, successful completion of a comprehensive P.O.S.T. background investigation, physical exam with drug testing, and psychological exam.  Successful completion of P.O.S.T. certified training program, including obtaining a Basic Course Certificate required. 

 
Knowledge, Specialized Skills, and Abilities:

Cadet: Qualify for and satisfactorily meet the ongoing standards of the basic P.O.S.T. academy training.  Possess mental capacity, physical agility, and learning potential to perform all aspects of P.O.S.T. training and police work.  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.  Possess valid California driver’s license at time of appointment.

Officer: Working knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures and current criminal codes and laws.  Ability and specialized skills to: assess a law enforcement or other hazardous situation and determine an appropriate course of action; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare clear and concise procedural reports; quickly learn and apply campus rules and regulations to work performed; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the campus community, general public, and state and local public safety agencies.
SUBMIT OUR APPLICATION BY: Open Until Filled - Review began April 24, 2006
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