Police Officer

Overview

Department Code (Name): POLI (Police Department)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): PA - Police Officers (FUPOA)

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff:
Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade: N/A

Full Salary Range: $48.26/hr.

- $60.68/hr salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. *$12,000 sign-on bonus for lateral and academy graduate candidates will be paid as a pre-employment payment, paid in one lump-sum payment on your start date by the University as your employer in consideration of your services.

Working Days and

Hours:

Sunday - Saturday, 24 hours, varies

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Special Instructions: For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Profile: At UC Santa Barbara, we offer a dynamic environment that prizes academic inquiry and interpersonal connection to inspire scholarly ambition, creativity, and discoveries with wide-ranging impact. We are Gauchos—diverse in our pursuits yet connected in our collective drive toward excellence.

The University of California, Santa Barbara, is a leading research institution that also provides a comprehensive liberal arts learning experience. Teaching and research go hand-in-hand at UC Santa Barbara. Our students participate in an educational journey of discovery that stimulates independent thought, critical reasoning, and creativity. Our community is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration responsive to the needs of a multicultural and global society.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Santa Barbara, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

Consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Benefits of Belonging: Working at UC means being part of a vibrant institution that recognizes contributions through retirement and health benefits. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC.

Brief Summary of Job Duties

The University of California Police Officers deliver police services to the University and local community. Officers patrol on foot, bicycle, and in vehicles; respond to crimes; investigate complaints; arrest offenders; appear in court; respond to medical, fires and other emergencies; control traffic; provide law enforcement and security at major events or assemblies; engage in crime prevention; participate in community liaison meetings;

safeguard the custody and disposal of found property and evidence. Officers deliver police services to the local community in participation with the Isla Vista Foot Patrol and mutual aid to other Police Departments.

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification.
• Completed the Law Enforcement Academy.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations as applicable to the police.
• Competent in defensive tactics and arrest and control techniques.
• Sound judgment and the ability to process information quickly and thoroughly, while making ethical decisions.
• Skilled in the operation of a motor vehicle under emergency and other police-related driving conditions.
• Knowledge in the use and care of firearms, impact weapons, chemical agents, restraint devices, ECDs, and other safety equipment issued by the Police Department.
• Ability and experience in using computers, including Microsoft Office applications, and law enforcement databases.
• Ability and experience serving the public as a solo officer and as a team member.
• Accurate report writing skills including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Experience communicating in various forums, including…