Police Officer

Police Officer
Job Number
Full/Part Time
Schedule
Salary
30996998 Full Time varies $92,269 - $116,030
Position Information

The primary mission of the University of California Police is the protection of life and property on University property. 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 environment. To provide guidance for officers tasked with accomplishing the stated mission within department policies and procedures, and as defined within their assigned responsibilities and duties. Individual responsibilities of officers are described in the University wide Police Policies and Procedures manual and local UC Riverside Police Policy Manual.

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.

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.

Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement
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. Preferred
Certifications
Certification
Requirement
Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced POST Certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Preferred
Experience
Special Conditions
Special Condition
Requirement
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

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 the workings of the California criminal justice system

Knowledge and understanding of current police practices, protocols and procedures

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

Additional Information

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 2019-20 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/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

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