CSUF Internal Careers Listing

Job Title

Corporal

Classification

Corporal

Auto Req. ID

556235

Salary Range

Classification Range $7,056 - $10,404 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $7,056 - $10,404 per month)

Work Schedule

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

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, CSUF fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Joining CSUF means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

Department

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 faculty to support a safe, inclusive, and welcoming university for Titans to thrive. Pursuing a holistic safety vision to evolve university policing to new heights of excellence within the CSU and beyond. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Corporal. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under general supervision of a Sergeant, the Corporal performs a variety of general law enforcement and holistic safety duties. Corporals support and participate in community engagement and presentations to help build and maintain trust within the Titan community. They are team leads and act as the Watch Commander in the absence of a Sergeant. Work assignments typically require the Corporal to exercise independent judgement and action.

Corporals perform general law enforcement work that may include, but are not limited to patrolling the campus property on foot, bicycle, and vehicles; maintain order; enforcing laws, rules and regulations; apprehending and processing violators; initiating police action; participating in community engagement activities; preparing written reports; aiding faculty, staff, students, and guests in safety matters; and serving as the lead or senior member on a campus patrol operation. Corporals may perform specialty assignments, including but not limited to investigations/detectives, crime prevention specialists, range master, and/or community relations specialist. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

High school diploma or the equivalent and graduation from a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) academy with a Basic Course Certificate. Two or more years of active law enforcement experience. 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. Possession of 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 assigned shift.

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

Ability to give oral presentations in front of various groups of individuals and represent the department in a positive manner. Ability to foster positive relationships with the campus community. Ability to provide effective leadership, training, and direction to assigned personnel. Proficiently maintain accurate personnel time records and prepare statistical reports of crime trends if necessary. Exposure to or aptitude for community-based policing programs in the areas of procedural justice or have participated in programs such as Tools for Tolerance or Game Changer.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license. Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certificate.

Special Working Conditions

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Must be able to operate emergency vehicle, firearms, telephone, mobile phone, two-way radio, and impact weapons.

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

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 CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy 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.

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.