Peace Officer

As a Police Officer at Sonoma State University, you will play a critical role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty, and staff. Under the general supervision of the Patrol Sergeant and/or shift supervisor, you will patrol and enforce Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances; conduct criminal investigations and write complex criminal and civil reports; maintain a high degree of independence, initiative, and interaction with all factions of the University community and general public; testify in court; incorporate 21st Century and Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving methodologies; and perform related work as required.

• Patrol and enforce Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances
• Conduct criminal investigations and write complex criminal and civil reports
• Maintain a high degree of independence, initiative, and interaction with all factions of the University community and general public
• Testify in court
• Incorporate 21st Century and Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving methodologies
• Perform related work as required

• High school graduate, passed the GED or other high school equivalency test, or obtained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution
• At least 21 years of age except as provided by Government Code
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law
• Free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation which might adversely affect the exercise of police powers
• Free of hate group memberships, participation in hate group activities, or advocacy of public expressions of hate within the previous seven years, and since 18 years of age, as determined by a background investigation
• POST certification that has not been revoked, denied, or voluntarily surrendered pursuant to Penal Code
• Successful completion of an oral interview, written examination, physical agility test, pass all background requirements mandated by P.O.S.T., psychological examination, potential polygraph or similar examination, and medical exams which include drug screening, and must possess and maintain a valid California Driver License
• Not identified in the National Decertification Index of the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training or similar federal government database that reflects revoked certification for misconduct or reflects misconduct that would result in a revoked certification in California
• The incumbent must participate in, and successfully complete a Field training program and successfully pass a one-year probationary period
• The incumbent must meet and maintain compliance with state and federal law (e.g. Clery Act, CANRA, etc.), and California POST regulations and certifications for peace officers
• The incumbent must participate in the California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program
• The incumbent must be self-motivated with experience working independently, and as a member of team
• The incumbent must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• In addition to the minimum POST required standards, candidates may be subjected to additional standards established by the Department (Penal Code)

• A BS/BA degree and law enforcement experience in a college or university setting
• Knowledge of Google Suite, technology often used by law enforcement, and PeopleSoft

The incumbent must maintain current licenses, certificates, permits, and other items required for this position and immediately report to supervisor the loss or expiration of same. Must be able to perform law enforcement and emergency related duties in various environments to include indoor, outdoor, inclement weather, and other adverse conditions. The incumbent must participate in, and successfully complete a Field training program and successfully pass a one-year probationary period.