Police Officer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESGeneral Law EnforcementEnforce local, county, and state laws.Employee investigates criminal and non-criminal occurrences, makes arrests, interviews witnesses, transports prisoners, and testifies in court proceedings as required.Patrols the campus and other property owned or operated by the University using various vehicular, foot, and stationary assignments.Investigates traffic collisions, enforces traffic laws, provides safety escorts, responds to radio calls, accordingly, responds to emergencies as needed and performs other duties as assigned.Community InteractionBuilds rapport between professional/civilian employees, students, volunteers, staff, faculty, and visitors by promoting public trust through ethical behavior and adherence to a set of core values as set forth by the Division of Administrative Affairs.Seeks opportunities to foster partnerships and build diverse teams within the university community.Supports the principles of community-oriented policing.Report WritingWrites reports to accurately describe events as they occur or as they are described to the employee. Includes drafting traffic collision sketches and crime scene diagrams as needed.May be required to generate reports on a computer.CommunicationsParticipation in public speaking as requested by superior officer e.g. address housing residents, conduct public tours, safety talks.Communicate with a multiethnic and diverse community.TrainingParticipates in training which includes classroom instruction, and on-the-job training.Employee must meet all training requirements established by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and Department policy.LeadershipMay be required to act as the Officer-in-Charge in the absence of the Sergeant or Corporal.Employee will be expected to take supervisory charge of civilian employees during times of emergenciesQUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or equivalent.Possess a valid P.O.S.T. Certificate of Eligibility or a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate in good standingEligible to be a peace officer in the State of California.Working knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures. Working knowledge of current criminal codes and laws. Effective interpersonal skills to resolve a wide variety of sensitive situations. Effective oral and written communication skills, including writing clear and comprehensive reports. Demonstrated ability to think and act effectively in emergency and sensitive situations.

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