General Information
| Job Description | POLICE OFCR | Working Title | Police Officer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 005323 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Police - D01123 | Department Head | Jeff Talbott |
| Supervisor | Jason Day | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| The primary mission of the University of California Police is the protection of life and property on University property. The primary goal of the department is to accomplish its mission in a manner that enhances and supports the University's ability to deliver quality higher education and research opportunities in a peaceful environment. Officers employed by UCRPD serve in various roles in support of this mission. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| U.S. High school diploma; GED certificate; high school equivalency certificate; or a two (2) year, four (4) year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved college/university. | Required |
| Completion of the POST Regular Basic Course in either the intensive or extended format within one year of date of appointment. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced POST Certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| PATROL Officers conduct vehicle, foot and/or bike patrols within a beat encompassing their primary jurisdiction, with emphasis on campus buildings, facilities, grounds, roadways and housing areas. 1. Patrol campus grounds, buildings, and facilities for crimes in progress, evidence of past crimes, hazardous conditions and security deficiencies, investigation and reporting same. 2. Monitor vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and enforce applicable safety laws, rules, regulations by warning and /or citation. 3. Investigate suspicious circumstances, persons, and/or vehicles observed. 4. Deter and detect criminal activity. | 60 |
| CALLED - FOR SERVICES Officers are expected to provide timely and appropriate responses to calls-for-services, which include but are not limited to: Responding to in progress or past crimes, alarms (fire, burglary, robbery, unknown trouble, etc.), providing public services (e.g., crime reports, keeping the peace, traffic accidents, suspicious circumstances etc.), responding to medical aid requests and other reasonable requests for police assistance or assignments as determined by the department. | 20 |
| INVESTIGATIONS Officers observe or respond to incidents which may lead to criminal or civil investigations. As a result of these investigations, officers: 1. Make arrests when necessary and appropriate. 2. Write reports. 3. Perform crime scene investigations to collect and preserve physical evidence. 4. Testify in court proceedings. 5. Perform other related and appropriate tasks. | 15 |
| OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES Officers may be assigned to other related duties/tasks, such as: community relations presentations, administrative research projects, short-term special assignments, mutual aid assignments for other law enforcement agencies (UCPD and others etc.) Patrol officers are also eligible for appointment to special assignments (when and where they are utilized), including: Investigator, Field Training Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, UNET Team, and/or other positions/assignments designated by the Chief of Police. Officers assigned to these "Specialty Assignments" are eligible to receive additional compensation, and their job descriptions will vary with that of a patrol officer. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability and willingness to work in an environment which demands police officer integrity, excellence, accountability and respect, personal involvement in the community as a problem solving resource, must demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with the University?s Principles of Community and the ability to be a friendly outgoing, caring and approachable person | Required |
| Ability and willingness to work rotation shifts with changing days off, in a twenty-four, seven-day operation. Ability to meet the rigorous mental and physical requirements of police work, and work effectively under pressure in potentially hazardous or ambiguous situations | Required |
| Strong oral and written communication skills | Required |
| Basic computer proficiency | Required |
| Knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal laws applicable to the police function generally, and to the University of California police function specifically | Preferred |
| Knowledge and understanding of the workings of the California criminal justice system | Preferred |
| Knowledge and understanding of current police practices, protocols and procedures | Preferred |
| Current or recent University of California affiliation as a student or staff member | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Public Driving Record | Required |
| Drug and Alcohol Test | Required |
| Overtime | Required |
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
| Must be willing to periodically travel and work special event assignments to provide safety on other UC campuses (i.e. football games, festival/concerts, UC Regent meetings, etc). | Required |
| U.S. citizenship | Required |
| 21 years of age or older at the time of appointment | Required |
| Vision no less than 20/100, correctable to at least 20/30 in both eyes; normal color vision (an exception for contact lenses is available) | Required |
| No hearing impairment | Required |
| Ability to successfully complete a POST Regular Basic Course at an approved academy, if necessary | Required |
| No felony convictions (pursuant to Government Code 1029) | Required |
| Possession of a valid, class "C" California driver's license with a prudent driving record, as evidenced by DMV report | Required |
| Extensive background investigation (sustained findings of misconduct related to moral turpitude, sexual harassment, bias, discrimination, or any other finding determined to be inconsistent with the University?s principles and values, or a resignation while under investigation are disqualifying factors) : medical and psychological examinations | Required |
| Successful assessment by an interview panel comprised of police department personnel, students, non-police staff and faculty of the UCR campus community. | Required |
| Ability to successfully complete the minimum physical agility requirements | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |