Job Details

Police Officer 1

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. 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.

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.

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 satisfactory 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%
• Administrative Duties / 1%

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.

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.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs With Interim Amendments.

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