Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

Patrol Corporal

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 Patrol Corporal primarily engages in campus patrols, criminal investigations, and specialized police functions. This role includes direct response to emergencies, providing guidance during incidents, and conducting community policing activities. The position also encompasses:

• Patrols the campus by vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot for criminal activity and citizens in need of assistance.
• Responds to and provides medical assistance to injured and ill people on campus and at traffic accidents near or on campus.
• Provides guidance and direction to officers in the field.
• Determines if victims need special assistance; initiates appropriate incident or crime reports; conducts crime scene investigations, preserving evidence, confiscating contraband, and protecting recovered property.
• Conducts activities (or supervise the same) to create police/community partnerships, gaining confidence and building credibility with the campus community.
• 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; two or more years of active law enforcement experience.
• Peace Officers in this classification must be 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; possess a valid California driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of a POST-certified Supervisory Training Course or the ability to qualify for and complete the course within two years of appointment; Field Training Officer School; completion of First Aid and CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures; thorough knowledge of current criminal codes and laws; thorough knowledge of effective investigative techniques and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments; ability to provide effective leadership and direction to field personnel during an 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: 8365 / Corporal
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $$ 8,869- $ 10,404 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $7,056- $ 10,404 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Rotating shifts that include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.

General Information

• Applications received through January 19, 2026, 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.
• 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.



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