Police Officer

About UCIPD

The University of California, Irvine Police Department (UCIPD) is a full‑service, 24‑hour law‑enforcement agency that serves a daily population of more than 65,000 people across the UCI campus, UCI Health, and surrounding communities. UCIPD provides patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, community engagement, crime prevention, emergency management, and general public‑safety services. As a designated 9‑1‑1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), UCIPD is responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency calls and coordinating responses to police, fire, and medical emergencies.

Under the direction of a Police Sergeant or Field Training Officer (FTO), the Entry‑Level Police Officer serves in an apprentice capacity. Incumbents are currently attending or have graduated from a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Basic Academy training program, but have not received a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.

A Lateral Police Officer classification represents a journey‑level position. Incumbents have completed the California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy, received a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate, and have been or are currently employed by a law‑enforcement agency within two years of the date of application.

• Conducting foot, bicycle, and vehicle patrols of the UC properties.
• Investigating crimes and traffic collisions, preparing detailed reports, issuing citations and making arrests.
• Providing crime‑prevention education and serving as proactive partners within a diverse community.
• Maintaining professionalism and adherence to department rules, university policies, and state and federal laws.
• Ensuring proper care, maintenance, and operation of assigned facilities, vehicles, equipment, and materials.
• Supporting morale, teamwork, and the department's mission through professional conduct and effective communication.
• Officers may also be assigned to support special events, athletic events, or security details, and collaborate with other agencies.
• Specialized assignment opportunities include the System Wide Response Team (SRT), K9 unit, bicycle patrol, field training officer, detective, corporal, and specialized instructor roles.

Sworn personnel must maintain compliance with training and certification requirements established by California P.O.S.T.

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $–$ (Annually).

• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to use precise phrases and write in a logical, concise, and chronological manner.
• Knowledge of radio operations, recording equipment operations, and computer equipment operations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and court decisions.
• Knowledge of criminal investigative techniques and procedures.
• Understanding of community engagement and community‑oriented policing philosophies.
• Interpersonal skills – Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public, establish and maintain cooperation, and de‑escalate situations.
• Proficient in the care and use of firearms and other police equipment. Ability to operate law‑enforcement vehicles under both normal and emergency conditions.
• Keen powers of observation, a strong memory, and the ability to prepare accurate and detailed reports.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge and ability to provide effective customer service.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with university employees and the general public.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), and California…