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Job Summary
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.
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
* 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.
Education and Experience
* 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.
Licenses, Certificates, and Credentials
* 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.
Salary and Benefits
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 [https://afd.calpoly.edu/hr/benefits/] for additional information.
Cal Poly
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
22,000 top-tier students come to 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 [https://www.calpoly.edu/].
Please watch the video linked here
[https://vimeo.com/1136701425/078548ab0e?fl=ip&fe=ec] to learn more about the
CSU system.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color,
ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil
rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment
without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex,
color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means
ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support
they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their
communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in
Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the
California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination
laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory
preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,
and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university
programs, policies, and practices.
Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives,
beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and
intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue,
mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student
success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities,
faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful
engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are
dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full
potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff
training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly,
excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal
opportunity for all.
Supplemental Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records
check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of
employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying
information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or
falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus
will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a
background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as
sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect
the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered
the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with
the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of
employment.
Cal Poly is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.
Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any
employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an
employment Visa at this time.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose
whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial
decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last
7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum
qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign
a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s
current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.