Police Officer - Talent Pool - 137764

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union: PA Contract

Job summary

University of California San Diego is seeking Police Officers to patrol campus, enforce laws, and investigate incidents. The position requires an active POST certificate and willingness to work rotating shifts, including overtime, on a 100% appointment.

The role offers a career appointment with the UC campus police department and opportunities to serve a large university community.

Qualifications

• Active POST certificate required or Peace Officer POST certificate upon hire.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Patrol UCSD campus by motor vehicle and on foot.
• Protect lives and property, keep the peace.
• Submit reports, enforce traffic and parking laws.
• Testify in court and respond to emergencies.

Education

POST certificate (active)

Job description

Payroll Title: POLICE OFCR

Department: POLICE

Hiring Pay Scale: $100,766.90-$121,855.70 / yrly

Worksite: Campus

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: PA Contract

Total Openings: 4

Work Schedule: Variable, Rotating shifts and overtime, Variable

#137764 Police Officer - Talent Pool

Extended Deadline: Thu 10/1/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

This posting will remain open throughout the year. The above monthly deadline indicates dates that applications will be reviewed. This date will be extended as the end of the month approaches.

Qualified candidates will be placed into a talent pool for current and future consideration. Applications are reviewed on a regular basis.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 1/5/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Department Overview:

The UC San Diego Police Department is committed to building community partnerships, and applying unique and innovative policing practices to the university environment. We are committed to enhancing public safety and improving the quality of life for everyone who works, studies or visits this wonderful campus. Our primary mission is to protect lives and property, while providing an exemplary record of law enforcement. UCSD is the top employer based in the San Diego County, and has achieved national and global top academic ranking. Learn more about our Police Department programs, services, and reports.

The university is home to over 38,000 students, 2,800 faculty, and 35,000 staff members. The campus includes 6 undergraduate residential colleges, 5 major medical centers, 7 graduate schools, and the Birch Aquarium among others. In addition, UCSD hosts over 200 unique events each year, attracting community and national presence. View our Campus Profile for more info.

Position Overview:

Primary responsibilities include patrolling UCSD campus by motor vehicle and on foot, providing protection of life and property, keeping the peace, conducting investigations of reported crimes, accidents and other related incidents. Officers are responsible for submitting reports, enforcing traffic and parking laws and regulations, making arrests, testifying in court, responding to medical emergencies and illness calls, providing directions and assistance to staff, students and visitors as well as performing other duties and functions as assigned.

• Must have an active POST Certificate of graduation or recertification from a POST Certified academy or an active Peace Officer POST certificate upon hire.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts, overtime, details/Mutual Aid (both in and out of San Diego County), as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability and experience serving and working well with the public as a solo officer as well as an effective member of a team.
• Ability to comply with instructions and counsel from supervisors.
• Ability to maintain a professional stance in all stressful situations and,