Police Officer University of California, Santa Cruz

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

JOB POSTING

This is a continuous recruitment. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; interviews conducted and hires made as needed.

How To Apply

For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our Talent Acquisition website.

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

Application materials submitted by 11 : 59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. Materials submitted after the IRD will ONLY be forwarded at the request of the hiring unit.

To ensure your application is routed for consideration, submit your materials before 11 : 59 p.m. on the IRD.

The IRD for this job is : 02-29-2024

About UC Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.

It’s known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus’s DNA.

Department Overview

Risk and Safety Services (RSS) is a multi-operational unit within the Finance and Operations Administration Division of the University of California, Santa Cruz.

RSS delivers a wide variety of programs and services to support campus-wide safety and emergency response for incident management.

Job Summary

The Police Trainee is the non-sworn entry training classification in the University of California Police Department. Applicants selected as Police Trainees must successfully complete a CA-POST Basic Police Academy sponsored by the department.

The Basic Police Academy is an intensive 888-hour, full-time course, which lasts approximately six months. During training, incumbents do not have police powers and are subject to all the policies and procedures of the University of California, the University of California Police Department and the police academy attended.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary : $39.80 / hour

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role.

The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility : Mid-Level benefits

Schedule Information

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time : 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week : Mon-Fri, chance of occasional weekend days
• Shift Includes : Day

Employee Classification : Contract appointment

Job Duties

• Under direct supervision, enroll and attend an approved Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) basic police academy to be trained in the technical knowledge, skills, and physical capabilities required to perform police service.
• Read and follow the UCSC Principles of Community.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics and integrity.
• Facilitate clear and positive communications between department members, other public safety entities, and the community.
• Abide by Department General Orders, directives, procedures, and requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply State and local laws and regulations, departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency or hazardous situations.
• Ability to observe and remember facts and details of incidents.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate verbally in a clear and effective manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of current police practices, protocols, and procedures.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California.
• Ability to perform essential physical job functions.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, and report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

EEO / AA

University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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