Police Officer

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

A prominent public university seeks a Police Officer to provide progressive law enforcement services, ensuring safety and security on campus. Responsibilities include patrol, responding to calls, conducting investigations, and implementing preventative strategies. Candidates must meet specific qualifications including knowledge of laws, excellent communication skills, and the ability to carry a firearm. A high school diploma is required, along with compliance to various employment conditions.

Qualifications

Knowledge of State, Federal and University of California laws, rules, and regulations.
Thorough knowledge in First Aid/CPR, campus streets, law enforcement procedures, vehicle laws, and firearms.
Analytical observation skills and accurate record-keeping.
Ability to carry a firearm.
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
No felony convictions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use computers and modern law enforcement technologies.
Understanding of modern policing issues in a University environment.
Meet all peace officer requirements established by law.

Responsibilities

Patrol and respond to calls for service.
Conduct investigations and educate the community.
Implement preventative strategies through community policing.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical observation

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

The UCLA Police Department is a leader in providing progressive law enforcement services to a culturally diverse urban campus and its surrounding community. We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for teaching, research and public service. We do this through patrol, rapid response to calls for service, investigations, education and implementation of preventative strategies. Our work, grounded in a community policing philosophy, utilizes campus partnerships as the most effective approach for insuring a safe campus.

Position Summary

Salary & Compensation

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Responsibilities

Patrol, rapid response to calls for service, investigations, education and implementation of preventative strategies. Our work, grounded in a community policing philosophy, utilizes campus partnerships as the most effective approach for insuring a safe campus.

Qualifications

Knowledge of State, Federal and University of California laws, rules and regulations as applicable to the police function. (Required)
Thorough knowledge in the following areas: First Aid/CPR, campus streets, buildings, and parking lots, general law enforcement procedures, vehicle laws, use of firearms. (Required)
Able to observe situations analytically, impartially, and objectively, and to record pertinent information accurately and completely. (Required)
Carries a firearm. (Required)
Must be a US citizen or have permanent resident alien status and achieve citizenship within three years. (Required)
Must have no felony convictions. (Required)
Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to interact with a diverse community. (Required)
Excellent ability to use computer devices and programs and other modern law enforcement technologies and tools. (Required)
Thorough understanding of modern policing issues, philosophies, practices and trends applied within the University environment. (Required)
Meet all other requirements for peace officers as established by law and the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, including possession of or ability to obtain a POST Basic Certificate. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

High School Diploma (Required)
Valid driver's license. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.
Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV Pull Notice System and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse.
Clery Act: The position is a designated CSA (Campus Security Authority) under Clery Act requirements.
Limited time off during fiscal close.
Must carry a university cell phone.
Occasional attendance at offsite conferences and meetings.
Evening and/or weekend work.
5% Travel within State of California for mutual aid and other activities

Schedule

Varies

Union/Policy Covered

PA-Police Officers

Complete Position Description

https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Police%20Officer%20(MI-DPT336500-JC005323-PD168640)

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