Police Officer

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

The UCLA Police Department seeks qualified applicants for Police Officer positions. Applicants must have completed a California POST basic police academy, or are currently or formerly employed as a deputy/police officer. This is a continuous posting with rolling opportunities.

Hires may receive an $8,000 hiring bonus after background check and accepted offer letter. Testing and eligibility details are managed by UCLA’s Personnel and Training Unit; stay updated via the UCLA Police Department site.

Qualifications

• Must have POST basic police academy completion or equivalent.
• Background checks required for continued employment.
• US citizen or permanent resident with citizenship within three years.
• No felony convictions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to use modern law enforcement technologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide patrol, rapid response to calls, investigations, education and preventative strategies.
• Meet POST requirements and hold or obtain POST Basic Certificate.
• Pass physical agility tests as scheduled; background checks and interviews conducted by UCLA Personnel and Training Unit.

Skills

Legal knowledge

First Aid/CPR

Observation & reporting

Firearm proficiency

Citizenship requirement

No felony convictions

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Policing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

POST Basic Certificate

Job description

Department Summary

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.

Department Summary

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

This posting is for applicants who have completed a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) basic police academy, or are currently or formerly employed as a deputy/police officer. If you are currently an out of state deputy/police officer, you must obtain a California POST Basic Course Waiver before your hire date.

PLEASE NOTE: THE POLICE OFFICER POSITION IS A CONTINUOUS POSTING.

Hiring Bonus: The Police Officer position is eligible for an $8,000 hiring bonus after successful completion of a background check and an accepted offer letter. Candidates who have been employed by UCLA or another UC campus during the 12 months prior to the proposed rehire date are not eligible for the hiring bonus.

Hiring Process: Individuals currently employed as a peace officer are exempt from the written and physical agility tests. Individuals who have completed a POST basic police academy but are not currently employed as a peace officer are exempt from the written test but must attend and pass the physical agility test. We administer several physical agility tests throughout this requisition. You will be notified by email of your testing and/or interview dates by someone in the Personnel and Training Unit prior to any scheduled testing dates.

Physical Agility Tests Are Currently Scheduled For

• July 26, 2026 @ 7:00 a.m.
• September 5, 2026 @ 7:00 a.m.
• October 11, 2026 @ 7:00 a.m.
• November 22, 2026 @ 7:00 a.m.

All Physical Agility Tests Are Held At

Rio Hondo College

3600 Workman Mill Rd

Whittier, CA 90601

Please check the UCLA Police Department website for the most up-to-date information.

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.

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. (Required)
• Must carry a university cell phone. (Required)
• Occasional attendance at offsite conferences and meetings. (Required)
• Evening and/or weekend work. (Required)
• 5% Travel within State of California for mutual aid and other activities

Schedule

Varies

Union/Policy Covered

PA-Police Officers