Police Officer Trainee

Payroll Title : Police Officer 1

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Job Code : 5315

Job Open Date : 01 / 20 / 22

Job Close Date : Open until filled

Application Review Begins : 02 / 04 / 22

Department Code-Name : POLI - Police Department

Percentage of Time : 100%

Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU) : 99 - non-represented

Grade Type / Grade : STP

FLSA Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

Work Location : Public Safety Building

Budgeted Pay Rate / Range : $42.09 / hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience;

the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

Days / Hours : Monday-Friday / 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.

Benefits Eligibility : Full Benefits

Brief Summary of Job Duties

We are interested in ethical, intelligent, creative, and motivated candidates who possess the desire and talent required to address the unique challenges of our diverse campus environment.

We offer a wide variety of assignments and a public service experience, unlike any other agency.

This position allows successful applicants to work for UCPD while attending the required POST Certified Law Enforcement Academy.

Costs and equipment are provided. After successfully completing the academy, graduates will be sworn in as full-time police officers.

UCPD Police Officers have statewide jurisdiction, are duly sworn under section 830.2 of the California Penal Code, and are trained under state guidelines and mandates.

UCPD is a full-service police organization that is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. UCPD values transparency in policing, integrity, honesty, and fairness in our interactions with the community and each other, by recognizing and maintaining an ethical standard above reproach through open, truthful, and respectful communication and by encouraging external and internal partnerships.

Required Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• U. S. Citizenship (resident aliens must furnish proof of application for citizenship at least one year prior to application for employment as a peace officer)
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Writing skills sufficient to prepare a variety of police related reports.
• Oral communication skills sufficient to interact with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to relate to a diverse population.
• Applicants who have successfully completed a POST basic academy will be considered lateral entry candidates.
• Graduation from high school (or successful completion of a G.E.D.) and two years of college; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Passing scores on the POST Reading & Writing Test (PELLETB) and Physical Ability Test. Link to California POST website
• Requires fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UCPD does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.

The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Familiar with campus and surrounding communities

Special Conditions of Employment

• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
• Mandated reporting requirements of Dependent Adult Abuse
• UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act
• Maintain a valid CA driver's license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull-Notice Program.
• Satisfactory conviction history background check.
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application. POST Reading & Writing Tests (PELLETB) and Physical Ability Tests will be conducted as part of this hiring process.

Passing test scores will be accepted from tests completed within six months of our test date but participating in our testing is preferred if allowed by POST regulation.

Job Functions / Percentage of Time / Duties

Attend and successfully complete Law Enforcement Academy / 99%

The Basic Law Enforcement Academy is designed to satisfy all State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements for students wanting to be hired by a law enforcement agency or for newly hired peace officers.

The Basic Law Enforcement Academy is a 22-week (862 hour) intensive course that is best described as a college course with strict para-military discipline.

Students attending the academy will be academically and physically challenged, faced with solving complex problems in a highly stressful, disciplined and structured environment.

Recruits receive rigorous and challenging training in all phases of law enforcement. Prior to graduation, recruits must demonstrate acceptable proficiency in :

• Human relations
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Job knowledge
• Professional reasoning
• Physical Fitness
• Firearms
• Emergency Vehicle Operations
• Arrest and Control skills
• Scenario skills
• Report Writing

The standards and values of the Law Enforcement Academy are high and very demanding. Those who are willing and capable of meeting the standards in academics, leadership ability, tactical skills, general performance, and physical ability will be certified to join the ranks of professional law enforcement.

Administrative Duties / 1%

Complete required timecard reporting and miscellaneous department communications

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