Police Trainee

NOTIFICATIONS

UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training.

Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy.

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The IRD for this job is: 02-16-2023

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is responsible for all law enforcement services, including maintenance of order, crime prevention and education programs, emergency preparedness and incident response, community policing, and participates in mutual aid agreements with neighboring law enforcement agencies and other UC campuses statewide. The police department also has responsibility for Emergency Management, Police Student Ambassador Program, crime prevention, and physical security systems. The Police Department is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation.

More information can be found here: https://police.ucsc.edu/

JOB SUMMARY

The Police Trainee is the non-sworn entry training classification in to the University of California Police Department. Applicants selected as Police Trainees must successfully complete a CA-POST Basic Police Academy sponsored by the department. The Basic Police Academy is an intensive 888-hour, full-time course, which lasts approximately six months. The full-time intensive Academy requires a strong commitment from the recruit and their families. During training, incumbents do not have police powers and are subject to all the policies and procedures of the University of California, the University of California Police Department and the police academy attended. Trainees may be assigned non-safety duties in the Police Department such as assisting in prevention, collecting information and data, and transporting people and materials. Upon successful completion of the academy, Police Trainees will be eligible to fill vacant Police Officer positions (TC: 5323). Promotion to a sworn Police Officer position is contingent upon successful completion of the basic academy and the final review of the Police Chief. Upon promotion to Police Officer, the selected incumbent must successfully complete a Field Training Program (FTP) and a probationary period of no less than 12 months.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Salary Information: Salary Range: $38.05/hour

No. of Positions: 3

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri, Occasional Weekends
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: This is a Contract appointment

Job End Date: 6 months from date of hire with the possibility of extension (Intent is to work through Academy Conclusion)

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: POLICE OFCR 1 (005315)

Travel:  100% of the Time

JOB DUTIES

100% - Police Trainee

• Under direct supervision, enroll and attend an approved Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) basic police academy to be trained in the technical knowledge, skills and physical capabilities required to perform police service.
• Read and follow the UCSC Principles of Community.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics and integrity.
• Facilitate clear and positive communications between department members, other public safety entities, and the community.
• Abide by Department General Orders, directives, procedures, and requirements.
• Abide by UC Santa Cruz policy and procedures.
• Abide by University of California policy and procedures.
• Comply with the university and/or department discrimination and harassment policy.
• Maintain departmental standards as outlined by the Chief of Police or designee.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply State and local laws and regulations, departmental policies and procedures, and other technical literature pertaining to law enforcement.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency or hazardous situations and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to observe and remember facts and details of incidents.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn to operate firearms safely and skillfully.
• Ability to obtain information through interview, interrogation and observation.
• Ability to write clear and accurate reports on a computer using a basic word processing program.
• Ability to adapt to changing police processes utilizing computer technology.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to communicate verbally in a clear and effective manner.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a wide range of different individuals and groups from the community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of current police practices, protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of the workings of the California criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws applicable to the police function generally, and to the University of California police function specifically.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass background investigation to ensure applicant is of good moral character [GC 1031(d)] and free of any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer [GC§1031(f)] so that nothing in his/her background is inconsistent with performing peace officer duties. The background investigation is also conducted to ensure that the applicant meets the minimum selection requirements of Commission Regulation 1953 and Government Code Section 1031. Applicant will be subjected to an identity/fingerprint check and criminal history check; Felony convictions or certain misdemeanor convictions that are disqualifying per CA GC sections 1029, 1030, 1031 (c), California Penal Code section 29805, and 18 USC 922 (d) (9); physical ability testing, drug screening, medical screening, psychological testing, treadmill stress test, and may be subject to a deception detection examination such as a polygraph or voice stress test, and/or a pre-offer personality test. Must pass comprehensive medical and psychological pre-placement examinations as established by the University, state and federal law for Police Officers.
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check and a pre-hire credentialing check.
• Age/Citizenship At least 21 years of age by the date of the academy graduation.
• U.S. citizen Education and Experience Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED (score of 40 or higher on individual sub-tests and a total score of 225 or higher).
• Must possess a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record and be able to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Interviewees will be required to provide a current DMV record.
• Physical Condition Physical health, strength, and agility necessary to meet the physical demands of police work as determined by physical ability testing and medical screening.
• Must have vision of 20/100 correctable to 20/30, with normal color vision.
• Body weight must be proportional to height.
• Ability to perform essential physical job functions.
• Will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Selected candidate will be required to take a TB test.
• Selected candidate will be required to provide proof of negative TB test.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Clery Act : This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); required to report crimes, incidents, and disciplinary referral statistics as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f)).
• Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• Will be required to wear a University provided uniform.
• The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here .
• UCSC is a smoke and tobacco-free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UCSC-owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

HOW TO APPLY

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EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.