Police Officer

The UPD is seeking motivated and professional problem solvers to join our progressive and innovative team. Special assignment opportunities include: Investigations Unit, Critical Response Unit, Santa Clara County Narcotics Task Force, Bike Patrol, and more.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, perform the duties of a police officer to protect life and property within the jurisdiction of the San José State University Police Department.*

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following; Patrolling University property on foot or by vehicle to protect life and safeguard property: Operate State owned vehicles: Participate in Community Policing Programs: Arrest violators of Federal, State, or local laws: Prepare written police reports: Issue traffic citations: Conduct initial criminal investigations and investigate potential hazards to the safety of the campus community: Special Assignments may also include participation in the following: Emergency Preparedness program; Department Field Training program; Special Operations (such as plain-clothes assignments, joint agency operations, dignitary protection, and decoy or sting operations); Department Cadet Program (as an advisor or coordinator); Department Bicycle Patrol Program.

QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants for this position must meet or exceed the following requirements:*

• P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate of Completion.
• A working knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures, as well as current criminal codes and laws, and investigative techniques and procedures.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills.
• The ability to write clear, comprehensive police reports.
• The ability to think and act effectively in emergency situations.
• No Felony convictions.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination, a psychological evaluation, and physical agility examination.
• Applicants must be of good moral character.
• Must be a minimum if 18 years of age and satisfy citizenship requirements as detailed in Government Code Section 1031(a) and 1031.5.
• Must have a valid California drivers license.
• Must have completed a high school program or equivalent, and have a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate (or currently attending Basic Police Academy).

COMPENSATION

Full Time - $4,704-$5,277 monthly (based upon experience), fully paid PERS (3% at 50), paid medical, dental and vision packages. Paid life insurance and a CSU paid fee waiver program (employee and dependents) towards a degree program. Patrol work schedule - 3/12. Recruits receive $3,250 monthly while attending the police academy.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a resume, letter of interest, and an SJSU application for this position. Applications will remain active for 6 months.

Contact the SJSU Human Resources office (www.sjsu.edu/hr/jobopps) for further information and a complete job description.

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* Contact the SJSU Human Resources office for complete information.

Please visit the SJSU Human Resources web site for more information on employment opportunities with SJSU.

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San José State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran status. This policy applies to all SJSU student, faculty and staff programs and activities. Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity (408) 924-1115.

Out-of-State candidates for sworn police officer positions with the San José State University Police Department, should know that officers with this agency are mandated by state law to meet all qualifications of the California Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training.

Section 832 of the California Penal Code reads in part: 832. Course of training prescribed by Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training; examination; necessity to exercise powers; exemptions (a) Every person described in this chapter as a peace officer shall satisfactorily complete an introductory course of training prescribed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. On or after July 1, 1989, satisfactory completion of the course shall be demonstrated by passage of an appropriate examination developed or approved by the commission. Training in the carrying and use of firearms shall not be required of any peace officer whose employing agency prohibits the use of firearms.   (b) (1) Every peace officer described in this chapter, prior to the exercise of the powers of a peace officer, shall have satisfactorily completed the course of training described in subdivision (a).  (2) Every peace officer described in Section 13510 or in subdivision (a) of Section 830.2 may satisfactorily complete the training required by this section as part of the training prescribed pursuant to Section 13510.  (c) Persons described in this chapter as peace officers who have not satisfactorily completed the course described in subdivision (a), as specified in subdivision (b), shall not have the powers of a peace officer until they satisfactorily complete the course.

It is possible to submit a request for 'waiver of attendance at a POST-certified basic course. Applicants can review the eligibility requirements for the Basic Course Waiver (BCW) process by downloading the BCW package (in pdf format) from POST's web site at http://www.post.ca.gov/training/btw_intro.asp.

A successful out-of-state candidate for a sworn position with the San José State University Police Department can expect to make a minimum of three trips to San Jose: One for the written and physical agility, one for the oral board and if successful, one for the chief's oral. The Department does not reimburse candidates for any expense incurred during the recruitment process.