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Major Duties

Under the general supervision of the Commander, the Patrol Corporal performs the duties of a patrol officer and provides supervision in the absence of the shift Sergeant. Corporals assigned to specialized units (e.g. K-9, Motor, etc.) may act as a lead or coordinator for the unit.

• Responsible for supervising sworn personnel who perform basic patrol functions through directed and multi-dimensional patrol plans, community policing, assessing incidents for potential timely warnings, making notifications to command staff as appropriate, and other duties normally expected of a Sergeant.
• Ensures that police officers strictly adhere to the mission, vision, and value statements for the department and professional standards as outlined in the law enforcement accreditation program.
• Responds to all emergencies including medical and mental health emergencies, hazmat and fire situations, arrests, critical incidents, persons of concern, and serious crimes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST
• academy and a Basic Course Certificate.
• Two or more years of active law enforcement experience.
• Eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California.
• Possess a valid POST. Certificate of Eligibility or a POST Basic Certificate in good standing.
• Completion of First Aid and CPR Certificate and Defensive Driving Course is required along with other training as assigned.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of law enforcement methods and procedures, criminal codes and laws, and investigative techniques and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including writing clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments
• Ability to provide effective leadership and direction to field personnel during assigned shift.

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: Corporal / 8365 / Step 15 - 22
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $8,869 to $10,404 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. 

General Information

• Applications received through September 23, 2024 will be considered in the initial review and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• 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.
• In addition to a thorough background investigation in compliance with POST standards, the selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (LiveScan), and drug screening.
• 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.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To submit an application 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 on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.