Police Officer

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.

Educational Requirements

U.S. high school diploma; GED certificate; high school equivalency certificate; or a two (2) year, four (4) year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved college/university. - Required

Completion of the POST Regular Basic Course in either the intensive or extended format within one year of date of appointment. - Required

License Requirements

Possession of a valid, class "C" California driver's license with a prudent driving record, as evidenced by DMV report - Required

Certification Requirements

Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced POST Certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. - Preferred

Special Conditions

Public Driving Record - Required

Drug and Alcohol Test - Required

Overtime - Required

Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) - Required

Must be willing to periodically travel and work special event assignments to provide safety on other UC campuses (i.e. football games, festival/concerts, UC Regent meetings, etc). - Required

U.S. citizenship - Required

21 years of age or older at the time of appointment - Required

Vision no less than 20/100, correctable to at least 20/30 in both eyes; normal color vision (an exception for contact lenses is available) - Required

No hearing impairment - Required

Ability to successfully complete a POST Regular Basic Course at an approved academy, if necessary - Required

No felony convictions (pursuant to Government Code 1029) - Required

Possession of a valid, class "C" California driver's license with a prudent driving record, as evidenced by DMV report - Required

Extensive background investigation (sustained findings of misconduct related to moral turpitude, sexual harassment, bias, discrimination, or any other finding determined to be inconsistent with the University's principles and values, or a resignation while under investigation are disqualifying factors) : medical and psychological examinations - Required

Successful assessment by an interview panel comprised of police department personnel, students, non-police staff and faculty of the UCR campus community. - Required

Ability to successfully complete the minimum physical agility requirements - Required

Minimum Requirements

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

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 situations

Strong oral and written communication skills

Basic computer proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

Current or recent University of California affiliation as a student or staff member

Knowledge and understanding of current police practices, protocols and procedures

Knowledge 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

In the heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

General Information

Job Title POLICE OFCR Job Code Grade Department Head Jeff Talbott Supervisor Larrie Bowen

Department Custom Scope

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.

Key Responsibilities

PATROL 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. - 60%

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. - 20%

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