Police Officer

The primary mission of the University of California Police is the protection of life and property upon and adjacent to the University campus. The primary goal of the department is to accomplish its mission in a manner that enhances and supports the University's ability to deliver quality higher education and research opportunities in a peaceful learning environment. Officers employed by UCRPD serve in various roles in support of this mission. The full salary range for the Police Officer is $100,766.88 - $126,699.84 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Please be advised that candidates may be required to take a skills assessment as part of the interview process. Additionally, this recruitment has multiple openings.\n \nPATROL Officers conduct vehicle, foot and/or bike patrols within a beat encompassing their primary jurisdiction, with emphasis on campus buildings, facilities, grounds, roadways and housing areas. 1. Patrol campus grounds, buildings, and facilities for crimes in progress, evidence of past crimes, hazardous conditions and security deficiencies, investigation and reporting same. 2. Monitor vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and enforce applicable safety laws, rules, regulations by warning and /or citation. 3. Investigate suspicious circumstances, persons, and/or vehicles observed. 4. Deter and detect criminal activity.CALLS-FOR-SERVICES Officers are expected to provide timely and appropriate responses to calls-for-services, which include but are not limited to: Responding to in-progress or past crimes, alarms (fire, burglary, robbery, unknown trouble, etc.), providing public services (e.g., crime reports, keeping the peace, traffic accidents, suspicious circumstances etc.), responding to medical aid requests and other reasonable requests for police assistance or assignments as determined by the department.INVESTIGATIONS Officers observe or respond to incidents which may lead to criminal or civil investigations. As a result of these investigations, officers: 1. Make arrests when necessary and appropriate. 2. Write reports. 3. Perform crime scene investigations to collect and preserve physical evidence. 4. Testify in court proceedings. 5. Perform other related and appropriate tasks.OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES Officers may be assigned to other related duties/tasks, such as: community relations presentations, administrative research projects, short-term special assignments, mutual aid assignments for other law enforcement agencies (UCPD and others etc.) Patrol officers are also eligible for appointment to special assignments (when and where they are utilized), including: Investigator, Field Training Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, and/or other positions/assignments designated by the Chief of Police. Officers assigned to these "Specialty Assignments" are eligible to receive additional compensation, and their job descriptions will vary from that of a patrol officer.\n \nAbility and willingness to work in an environment which demands police officer integrity, excellence, accountability and respect, personal involvement in the community as a problem solving resource, must demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with the University's Principles of Community and the ability to be a friendly outgoing, caring and approachable personAbility and willingness to work rotation shifts with changing days off, in a twenty-four, seven-day operation. Ability to meet the rigorous mental and physical requirements of police work, and work effectively under pressure in potentially hazardous or ambiguous situationsStrong oral and written communication skillsBasic computer proficiencyCurrent or recent University of California affiliation as a student or staff memberKnowledge and understanding of current police practices, protocols and proceduresKnowledge and understanding of the workings of the California criminal justice systemKnowledge and understanding of local, state and federal laws applicable to the police function generally, and to the University of California police function specifically\n \nStrong oral and written communication skills Ability and willingness to work in an environment which demands police officer integrity, excellence, accountability and respect, personal involvement in the community as a problem solving resource, must demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with the University's Principles of Community and the ability to be a friendly outgoing, caring and approachable person Basic computer proficiency Ability and willingness to work rotation shifts with changing days off, in a twenty-four, seven-day operation. Ability to meet the rigorous mental and physical requirements of police work, and work effectively under pressure in potentially hazardous or ambiguous situationsKnowledge and understanding of the workings of the California criminal justice system Knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal laws applicable to the police function generally, and to the University of California police function specifically Knowledge and understanding of current police practices, protocols and procedures Current or recent University of California affiliation as a student or staff member