Cadet

University Police Department
Job #531976
First Review Date: Friday, December 6, 2024

Open Until Filled

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Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have over 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job #531976) Police Officer Cadet, Cadet, Salary: $3,934 - $6,418 monthly.

Upon hire, Cal Poly Humboldt will pay a successful applicant full-time wages plus benefits while completing the basic academy and cover direct academy expenses that remain unpaid at the time of hire.

This is a full-time, 12 month pay plan temporary position in the University Police Department. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year, as the appointment will be for at least six months and one day. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits.

Position Summary:

The Cal Poly Humboldt University Police Department (UPD) is seeking applicants for a police officer cadet. The applicant may be a current Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) academy student or be hired to attend a future academy session. UPD’s mission is to promote a safe and secure learning environment by working cooperatively with the campus community to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, maintain order, and provide exceptional professional services to our campus community. Under the supervision of a sworn peace officer, the primary responsibility of a cadet is to complete the prescribed basic police academy to learn principles, practices, and theory of law enforcement. The Cadet also will receive fundamental training in report writing, physical fitness, firearms, and arrest and control techniques.  Cadets must complete a P.O.S.T. certified academy to develop the minimum qualifications necessary to assume a position as a sworn police officer. Upon successful completion of the academy training the cadet may be appointed, at the Chief’s discretion, to the classification of probationary police officer. Under close supervision, the cadet may assist UPD police officers, as directed, in the performance of their duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

• Ability to qualify for and satisfactorily meet the ongoing standards of the basic P.O.S.T. academy training.
• Mental capacity, physical agility and learning potential to perform all aspects of P.O.S.T. training and police work.
• Ability to work and associate with a diverse community in an effective, professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to learn criminal laws, general knowledge of crime prevention and investigation, and first aid.
• Capacity to communicate with people with different perspectives, make reasoned decisions, and apply academy knowledge in a field training program in accordance with UPD policy and procedure.
• Dedication to principles of Community Policing.
• A diligent work ethic, mental and emotional maturity, and dedication to professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent and eligibility to attend a certified P.O.S.T. basic training academy.
• Successful completion of each block of academy training
• A minimum of 21 years of age

Licenses, Certificates, Degrees, Credentials:

• Eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California.
• Eligible to obtain a valid P.O.S.T.
• Certificate of Eligibility or possess a P.O.S.T.
• Basic Certificate in good standing.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Applicants must pass:

• a written test measuring reading and writing abilities (successful completion of the PelletB necessary to enter the academy may be used to satisfy the written test requirement)
• a physical agility exam (successful completion of P.O.S.T.’s physical agility test during the academy may satisfy the physical agility exam)
• a panel interview
• a comprehensive medical examination (a drug test will be administered as part of the required medical examination)
• a psychological evaluation
• a polygraph
• a thorough background investigation

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials for first review is on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU strongly recommends 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 measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hr@humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Mandated Reporting: 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 set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 8346
Publication Date: 11/23/2024