Police Officer

Police Officer

The University Police department within the Division of Administration and Finance is dedicated to ensuring the University Community's right to a crime free environment through exemplary and professional service. Our mission is to partner with students, staff, and facultyto support a safe, inclusive, and welcoming university for Titans to thrive. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Police Officer. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Salary Range: $8,069 - $9,047 per month

Appointment Type:

Time Base:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Essential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent and graduation from a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified training program, including possession of a Basic Course Certificate.
• Working knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of current criminal codes and laws.
• Effective interpersonal skills to resolve a wide variety of sensitive situations.
• Possession of effective oral and written communication skills in order to write clear and comprehensive reports.
• Demonstrated ability to think and act effectively in emergency and sensitive situations.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) Basic Certificate (Worked at least one year as a California Peace Officer).
• College course work in a related field (Criminal justice, Sociology, Psychology, etc.).
• Able to give credible oral presentations in front of various groups of individuals and represent the Department by which it develops mutual trust and respect between law enforcement and the community.
• Aptitude and personality to foster partnerships with the community in the area of crime prevention.
• Possess an inherent character of being a solid decision-maker, respected team player, and exhibit proven professionalism and loyalty to the profession of law enforcement.

Special Working Conditions:

During an emergency, police officers are required to perform as necessary for the situation. The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the Police Officer.

Additional Information:

• California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
• Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.
• As of January 1, 2022, the prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
• The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.
• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery 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.
• 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.
• Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
• If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
• Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
• California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Application Deadline: Jun 04, 2026 (9:00 PM)

Police Officer

The University Police department within the Division of Administration and Finance is dedicated to ensuring the University Community's right to a crime free environment through exemplary and professional service. Our mission is to partner with students, staff, and facultyto support a safe, inclusive, and welcoming university for Titans to thrive. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Police Officer. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Salary Range: $8,069 - $9,047 per month

Appointment Type:

Time Base:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Essential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent and graduation from a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified training program, including possession of a Basic Course Certificate.
• Working knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of current criminal codes and laws.
• Effective interpersonal skills to resolve a wide variety of sensitive situations.
• Possession of effective oral and written communication skills in order to write clear and comprehensive reports.
• Demonstrated ability to think and act effectively in emergency and sensitive situations.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) Basic Certificate (Worked at least one year as a California Peace Officer).
• College course work in a related field (Criminal justice, Sociology, Psychology, etc.).
• Able to give credible oral presentations in front of various groups of individuals and represent the Department by which it develops mutual trust and respect between law enforcement and the community.
• Aptitude and personality to foster partnerships with the community in the area of crime prevention.
• Possess an inherent character of being a solid decision-maker, respected team player, and exhibit proven professionalism and loyalty to the profession of law enforcement.

Special Working Conditions:

During an emergency, police officers are required to perform as necessary for the situation. The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the Police Officer.

Additional Information:

• California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
• Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.
• As of January 1, 2022, the prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
• The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.
• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery 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.
• 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.
• Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
• If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
• Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
• California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Application Deadline: Jun 04, 2026 (9:00 PM)

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