Police Officer, University Police

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a P.O.S.T. certified training program, including a Basic Course Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Working knowledge of public safety, law enforcement methods, and crime prevention
• Completed a P.O.S.T.-approved academy or currently possess a P.O.S.T. certificate
• Ability to assess law enforcement or other hazardous situations and determine an appropriate course of action
• Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with the general campus community
• Eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California
• Possess a valid P.O.S.T. Certificate of Eligibility or a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate in good standing
• Valid California Driver's License
• Ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Sick and vacation time
• 15 paid holidays a year
• Eligible employees are able to participate in the fee waiver education program

Important Details

• Schedule: Academic year: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends; Summer: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends
• Work status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Probationary
• Application deadline: October 27, 2026
• Out-of-State Employment Policy: CSU prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California as of January 1, 2022
• Visa Sponsorship: California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas) and cannot support visa holders with certain requirements (e.g., H1B, F1, STEM OPT)

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. A conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
• Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
• 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.
• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

About the Company

California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. The university welcomes people from all backgrounds and seeks to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. It creates, promotes, and maintains activities and programs that further understanding of individual and group diversity, and develops and communicates policies and promotes values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

The California State University offers unlimited opportunities to help students fulfill their personal and professional goals.

Headquarters

San Bernardino, CA

Open jobs

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Website

calstate.edu