Campus Police Officer Trainee — POST Academy

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 57,859 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Santa Barbara is seeking Police Officer 1 to join the Public Safety team. The role entails attending a POST Certified Law Enforcement Academy, completing mandatory training, and starting sworn duties upon graduation.

Responsibilities include reporting, physical fitness, firearms, and emergency operations while maintaining vaccination status and compliance with campus policies. Lateral entry is possible for those with a POST academy background.

Qualifications

• Writing skills to prepare police-related reports.
• Oral communication to interact with a diverse population.
• Ability to relate to a diverse population.
• Completion of POST basic academy considered for lateral entry.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete the POST Certified Law Enforcement Academy (22-week course).
• Demonstrate proficiency in relations, communication, problem solving, and report writing.
• Complete required time-card reporting and department communications.
• Maintain vaccination status under UCSB policy.

Skills

Writing skills

Oral communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Two years of college

High school diploma or GED

Job description

University of California - Santa Barbara is seeking Police Officer 1 to join the Public Safety team. The role entails attending a POST Certified Law Enforcement Academy, completing mandatory training, and starting sworn duties upon graduation.

Responsibilities include reporting, physical fitness, firearms, and emergency operations while maintaining vaccination status and compliance with campus policies. Lateral entry is possible for those with a POST academy background.