Police Officer Lateral/Academy Graduate (4 Positions)

Job description

Job Summary Police Officer Lateral/Academy Graduates for the San José State University Police Department are fully sworn State of California Peace Officers per 830.2(c) PC and are part of the California State University Police system. Officers have full peace officer powers anywhere in California. The incumbent will respond to calls for service on and around the SJSU campus. Through preventive patrol by vehicle, bicycle, motorcycle and foot, officers enforce state laws, city ordinances and university regulations. Police Officers conduct criminal and traffic investigations, make arrests, prepare necessary documents and testify in court. Officers also provide for the safety and security of the campus community. 2026-2027 UPD Hiring Drive $5,000 Signing Bonus upon the swearing-in ceremony $5,000 Bonus upon completion of probation, inquire for details - Please know all finalists will go through an intensive background check which entails the following: a background screening by an investigator, psychological screening by a licensed psychologist, polygraph exam by a licensed polygraph examiner, and a comprehensive medical examination by a licensed physician. * Key Responsibilities: - Pa...