Wear the Badge. Carry a Community.

Step into a unique and rewarding role as a police officer at Sonoma State. Join a welcoming community, make a real impact doing what you love, enjoy unbeatable benefits and keep a healthy work-life balance.

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SSU Policing: Humanizing the Badge

Sonoma State is committed to collaborating in a positive and interactive manner where every engagement is seen as an opportunity to build mutual understanding.

Our approach is focused on serving and building community through education and 21st Century - Community Oriented Policing activities.

Unbeatable Benefits

We believe in prioritizing your wellbeing as an important piece of a thriving community. Your benefits start with:

Health, Dental and Vision

Educational Benefits

CalPERS Retirement

15 Paid Holidays

12 Sick Days and up to

24 Vacation Days Per Year

Parental and Other Leaves

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Touching Lives in the Community

Our officers make a real impact in the day-to-day lives of students and the community.

Police officer talking to a child in the police car.

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Why Sonoma State?

Community Partnership

Partnering with the community and first responder agencies to provide service and support on and off campus.

Engagement with Purpose

Highly engaged with campus and local area communities to reduce barriers, perceptions, and learn from one another.

Growth and Development

Support our department members to provide valuable development opportunities for themselves and the community.

Be a Mentor

Support development with internship and ambassador opportunities; mentoring, coaching, and training.

Seawolf Commitment

Commitment to creating an environment where each student feels welcome and included in the Seawolf community.

Life and Culture in Sonoma

Sonoma is known for a diverse and exciting food and beverage culture, outdoor adventures with an abundance of natural resources including 55 miles of the Pacific Ocean and our own Green Music Center, a state-of-the-art performance and concert venue.

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What's Being Said

Officer Diego V.

Sonoma State

“For me, the most rewarding part of the job is seeing SSU community members that you had assisted on a call, and they remember you as the officer who was able to assist them when they needed it.”

–Officer Diego V., Sonoma State

Pamela C.

Sonoma State

“To me, knowing how an officer does his/her job is not the only thing that matters to me but knowing what kind of person they are is of great importance to me.”

–Pamela C., Student Intern

Sgt. Maria N.

Sonoma State

“What drew me to Sonoma State was the small police department, and how beautiful the campus was.”

–Sgt. Maria N., Sonoma State

Lead a Life of Stability and Purpose

With 23 campuses, 477,000 students and 56,000 employees, the CSU is making a lasting impact.

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Community-First Mentality

A Place for Personal Development

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