Police Officer (Lateral or Academy Complete Only)

California State University, Northridge · Northridge

Salary: $8,069 – $9,468 per month

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Expand Show Other Jobs Job Saved Save Job Police Officer (Lateral or Academy Complete Only) California State University, Northridge Details Posted: 04-Dec-25 Location: Northridge, California Type: Full-time Internal Number: 6768558 Police Officer (Lateral or Academy Complete Only) CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun. Major Duties Under general supervision, the Police Officer is responsible for a wide range of responsibilities that support the safety, security, and overall well-being of the campus community. The role involves high visibility, proactive engagement, rapid response to emergencies, detailed documentation, and careful execution of law enforcement procedures. Officers operate in dynamic environments, interacting with students, faculty, staff, and visitors while ensuring adherence to laws and maintaining a positive, service-oriented presence. • Implement community policing concepts through quantifiable and measurable activities to create police/community partnerships, thereby gaining confidence and building credibility with the campus community. • Patrol the campus by vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot for criminal activity, traffic and parking violations, safety hazards, and citizens in need of assistance. Conduct crime suppression activities. • Police officers respond to and provide medical assistance with equipment such as First Aid kits, AEDs, etc., to injured and ill people on campus and at traffic accidents near or on campus. • Promotes programs and services, such as participating at fairs and orientations, conducting risk reduction presentations to students, faculty, staff, parents, and the greater community • Serve as the first to respond to a report of a crime in progress. • Performs other duties as assigned. *NOTE: To view the full position description, including all of the required qualifications, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://mycsun.box.com/s/oeifmk88959ppjpi5lkz2urhhhnj9p9m Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent. • Applicants must satisfactorily meet the current employment standards of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and CSUN Minimum Standards of Employment and Training. • Must be free of any felony convictions: have good moral character; be a high school graduate or equivalent; meet pre-employment requirements, including physical exam with drug testing, psychological exam, and pass a comprehensive POST background investigation. • Eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California. • Successful completion of the California POST Basic Course and possession of a California POST Basic Certificate are required. • LICENSE: CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities • Demonstrated knowledge of community-policing principles and the ability to build trust through proactive partnerships and problem-solving. Skilled in evaluating potential criminal activity, identifying risk factors, and recommending effective prevention strategies. Able to conduct field interviews, assess crowd dynamics, and recognize conditions that may escalate into safety concerns. • Strong ability to respond promptly to medical emergencies and hazardous conditions, applying proficiency in First Aid and CPR, and coordinating effectively with medical personnel. Skilled in identifying environmental hazards such as chemical spills or unsafe conditions and initiating corrective actions. Proficient in patrol operations across various modes of transportation. • Knowledge of campus safety best practices, including identifying safety hazards, security deficiencies, and unauthorized activity during building and grounds patrols. Ability to remain informed about crime trends and implement prevention strategies. Skilled in delivering safety education, promoting departmental programs, and engaging with students, staff, faculty, parents, and visitors. • Ability to conduct thorough investigations by assessing active crime scenes, interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects, and determining appropriate enforcement actions. Skilled in preparing clear and accurate documentation, including reports, citations, and arrest paperwork. Competent in evidence handling, crime scene preservation, and safely transporting arrestees, juveniles, or individuals experiencing mental-health crises while adhering to legal and procedural requirements. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule • The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more. • Classification: 8350 / Police Officer / 0 • The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $8069 - $9468 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $6418 - $9468 per month. • HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, holidays, and special events. • This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. • The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position. General Information • Applications received through December 17, 2025 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. • This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (LiveScan). • A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. • The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. • Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. • Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. • Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers • The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. Equal Employment Opportunity CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101. To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/nr/en-us/job/553147/police-officer-lateral-or-academy-complete-only Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-0d56c1cd3ddfaf48a33ac9557c7be26e Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs Logo About California State University, Northridge One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 40,000 students annually and counts more than 330,000 alumni who elevate Southern California and beyond. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 11,700 jobs each year. The LAEDC recognized CSUN as its 2015 Eddy Award winner for its positive economic impact. Serving more students on Pell Grants than any other institution in California, CSUN is also a social elevator and one of the most diverse universities in the country. CSUN ranks 13th in awarding bachelor’s degrees to historically underrepresented students and enrolls the largest number of students who are Deaf and hard of hearing of any U.S. state university. The journal Nature recently named CSUN a Rising Star for scientific research, and the NSF ranks CSUN in the top five nationally among similar institutions for graduates who go on to earn doctorates in the sciences. CSUN is where individuals rise. And through them, so does Greater Los Angeles and beyond. Connections working at California State University, Northridge https://careers.cpoa.org/jobs/21878701/police-officer-lateral-or-academy-complete-only Loading. Please wait.
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Search Results: 11 Jobs Create Notification Loading... Please wait. Police Officer (Lateral or Academy Complete Only) California State University, Northridge

Northridge, California

Chief of Police / Executive Director of College Safety Kern Community College District

Bakersfield, California

NEW! NEW! Police Services Officer Contra Costa Community College District

Martinez, California

Police Officer (4 Positions) Los Rios Community College District

Sacramento, California

Chief of Police Riverside Community College District

Riverside, California

Police Officer University of California Irvine

Irvine, California

Police Officer (Lateral/P.O.S.T. Certified) San Diego State University

San Diego, California

Police Officer Cadet San Diego State University

San Diego, California

Reserve Police Officer (Hourly) 2026-2027 MiraCosta Community College

Oceanside, California

Police Officer I/II Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Los Altos Hills, California

Police Officer (5323C), University Police - #83625 University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, California

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Posted: 04-Dec-25

Location: Northridge, California

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Internal Number: 6768558



Police Officer (Lateral or Academy Complete Only)



CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Police Officer is responsible for a wide range of responsibilities that support the safety, security, and overall well-being of the campus community. The role involves high visibility, proactive engagement, rapid response to emergencies, detailed documentation, and careful execution of law enforcement procedures. Officers operate in dynamic environments, interacting with students, faculty, staff, and visitors while ensuring adherence to laws and maintaining a positive, service-oriented presence.

  • Implement community policing concepts through quantifiable and measurable activities to create police/community partnerships, thereby gaining confidence and building credibility with the campus community.
  • Patrol the campus by vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot for criminal activity, traffic and parking violations, safety hazards, and citizens in need of assistance. Conduct crime suppression activities.
  • Police officers respond to and provide medical assistance with equipment such as First Aid kits, AEDs, etc., to injured and ill people on campus and at traffic accidents near or on campus.
  • Promotes programs and services, such as participating at fairs and orientations, conducting risk reduction presentations to students, faculty, staff, parents, and the greater community
  • Serve as the first to respond to a report of a crime in progress.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


*NOTE: To view the full position description, including all of the required qualifications, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://mycsun.box.com/s/oeifmk88959ppjpi5lkz2urhhhnj9p9m



Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Applicants must satisfactorily meet the current employment standards of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and CSUN Minimum Standards of Employment and Training.
  • Must be free of any felony convictions: have good moral character; be a high school graduate or equivalent; meet pre-employment requirements, including physical exam with drug testing, psychological exam, and pass a comprehensive POST background investigation.
  • Eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California.
  • Successful completion of the California POST Basic Course and possession of a California POST Basic Certificate are required.
  • LICENSE: CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE.




Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Demonstrated knowledge of community-policing principles and the ability to build trust through proactive partnerships and problem-solving. Skilled in evaluating potential criminal activity, identifying risk factors, and recommending effective prevention strategies. Able to conduct field interviews, assess crowd dynamics, and recognize conditions that may escalate into safety concerns.
  • Strong ability to respond promptly to medical emergencies and hazardous conditions, applying proficiency in First Aid and CPR, and coordinating effectively with medical personnel. Skilled in identifying environmental hazards such as chemical spills or unsafe conditions and initiating corrective actions. Proficient in patrol operations across various modes of transportation.
  • Knowledge of campus safety best practices, including identifying safety hazards, security deficiencies, and unauthorized activity during building and grounds patrols. Ability to remain informed about crime trends and implement prevention strategies. Skilled in delivering safety education, promoting departmental programs, and engaging with students, staff, faculty, parents, and visitors.
  • Ability to conduct thorough investigations by assessing active crime scenes, interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects, and determining appropriate enforcement actions. Skilled in preparing clear and accurate documentation, including reports, citations, and arrest paperwork. Competent in evidence handling, crime scene preservation, and safely transporting arrestees, juveniles, or individuals experiencing mental-health crises while adhering to legal and procedural requirements.




Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

  • The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
  • Classification: 8350 / Police Officer / 0
  • The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $8069 - $9468 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $6418 - $9468 per month.
  • HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.
  • This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
  • The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.




General Information

  • Applications received through December 17, 2025 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
  • This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (LiveScan).
  • A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
  • The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
  • Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
  • Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
  • Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
  • The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.




Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.



To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/nr/en-us/job/553147/police-officer-lateral-or-academy-complete-only








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Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs Logo About California State University, Northridge One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 40,000 students annually and counts more than 330,000 alumni who elevate Southern California and beyond. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 11,700 jobs each year. The LAEDC recognized CSUN as its 2015 Eddy Award winner for its positive economic impact. Serving more students on Pell Grants than any other institution in California, CSUN is also a social elevator and one of the most diverse universities in the country. CSUN ranks 13th in awarding bachelor’s degrees to historically underrepresented students and enrolls the largest number of students who are Deaf and hard of hearing of any U.S. state university. The journal Nature recently named CSUN a Rising Star for scientific research, and the NSF ranks CSUN in the top five nationally among similar institutions for graduates who go on to earn doctorates in the sciences. CSUN is where individuals rise. And through them, so does Greater Los Angeles and beyond. Connections working at California State University, Northridge https://careers.cpoa.org/jobs/21878701/police-officer-lateral-or-academy-complete-only

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