Police Officer

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

97d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of California, Irvine Police Department (UCIPD) is a full-service, 24-hour law enforcement agency providing professional policing and public safety services 365 days a year. UCIPD serves a daily population of more than 65,000 people across the University's Irvine campus and UCI Health locations in the City of Orange, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Lakewood, Los Alamitos, and Placentia. UCIPD provides comprehensive law enforcement services, including patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, community engagement, crime prevention and suppression, emergency management, and general public safety services. As a designated 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), UCIPD is responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency calls for service within its jurisdiction, ensuring rapid and coordinated responses to police, fire, and medical emergencies. UCIPD personnel are dedicated to protecting and serving students, staff, faculty, patients, and visitors, while responding to medical emergencies, crimes in progress, general calls for service, and other campus and medical center safety concerns.

Requirements

Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Ability to use precise phrases and write in a logical, concise, and chronological manner.
Knowledge of radio operations, recording equipment operations, and computer equipment operations.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and court decisions.
Knowledge of criminal investigative techniques and procedures
Understanding of community engagement and community-oriented policing philosophies
Interpersonal skills – Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public, establish and maintain cooperation, and de-escalate situations.
Proficient in the care and use of firearms and other police equipment. Ability to operate law enforcement vehicles under both normal and emergency conditions.
Keen powers of observation, a strong memory, and the ability to prepare accurate and detailed reports.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge and ability to provide effective customer service.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with university employees and the general public.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), and California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS)
The ability to remain calm, professional, and decisive during critical or high-pressure incidents.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess priorities, make sound independent decisions often under time-sensitive or life-threatening conditions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise, and factual reports
Knowledge of Orange County communication radio procedures, commonly used California pedal and vehicle code sections, local ordinances, and university regulations
A commitment to teamwork, integrity and exceptional public service.
High school diploma or equivalent certification.
Valid driver's license.
Requires enrollment in and/or completion of basic P.O.S.T. certification.
Entry level: Current enrollment in or completion of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy.
Lateral Entry Level: A minimum of 1 year of full-time law enforcement experience and possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Post Certificate. At a California law enforcement agency that falls within Penal Code 830.1(a-c) or 830.2 (a-c).
Employed with or employed with a law enforcement agency described in Penal Code sections 830.1(a)(b), or (c) or 830.2 (a-c) at the time of application.
Must be able to work shift work, including day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Must complete the UC Irvine Police Department Field Training program.
Must be able to learn Orange County Communications radio codes and commonly-encountered California Criminal and Vehicle code sections, City ordinances and University of California enforcement codes.
Must possess the ability to operate a police car, police radio, handgun and other weapons as required, baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, first aid equipment and other related equipment as assigned.
Must be able to wear and operate in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Must complete and pass a polygraph, background investigation, medical and psychological examinations in compliance with P.O.S.T. standards/requirements.
Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) legislatively mandated requirements. The incumbent must meet the minimum selection standards established by Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) or required by state law (Government Codes 1029,1031, 1031.4; and Commission Regulations1950-1955 et seq.) which includes, but is not limited to, being free of any felony convictions, legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law, and at least 21 years of age except as provided by Government Code § 1031.4.
Background Check and Live Scan
Employment Misconduct
Legal Right to work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug Free Environment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
E-Verify
Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Incumbents are currently attending or have graduated from a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Basic Academy training program, but have not received a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.
A Lateral Police Officer classification represents a journey-level position. Incumbents have completed the California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy, received a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate, and have been or are currently employed by a law enforcement agency within two years of the date of application.

Responsibilities

Conducting foot, bicycle, and vehicle patrols of the UC properties.
Investigating crimes and traffic collisions, preparing detailed reports, issuing citations and making arrests.
Providing crime prevention education and serving as proactive partners within a diverse community.
Maintaining professionalism and adherence to department rules, university policies, and state and federal laws.
Ensuring proper care, maintenance, and operation of assigned facilities, vehicles, equipment, and materials.
Supporting morale, teamwork, and the department's mission through professional conduct and effective communication.
Officers may also be assigned to support special events, athletic events, or security details, and collaborate with other agencies.
Specialized assignment opportunities include the System Wide Response Team (SRT), K9 unit, bicycle patrol, field training officer, detective, corporal, and specialized instructor roles.