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UC Santa Barbara

Police Officer Trainee

UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190

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Job Posting Details

Will attend the Police Academy

Overview At UC Santa Barbara, the University Police Department seeks candidates for a Police Officer 1 role. The position involves attending the POST Certified Law Enforcement Academy and, upon successful completion, being sworn in as a full-time police officer with statewide jurisdiction.

Position Information

Payroll Title:

Police Officer 1

Job Code:

5315

Job Open Date:

01/20/22

Job Close Date:

Open until filled

Application Review Begins:

02/04/22

Department Code-Name:

POLI - Police Department

Percentage of Time:

100%

Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU):

99 - non-represented

Grade Type/Grade:

STP

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Location:

Public Safety Building

Budgeted Pay Rate/Range:

$42.09/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.

Days/Hours:

Monday-Friday / 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefits Eligibility:

Full Benefits

Responsibilities This position involves attending and successfully completing the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (POST). After academy completion, graduates are sworn in as full-time police officers. UCPD officers have statewide jurisdiction and work to uphold high standards of transparency, integrity, and community partnership. The role includes administrative duties during the field of responsibility and ongoing collaboration with campus and local communities.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

At least 21 years of age

U.S. Citizenship (resident aliens must furnish proof of application for citizenship at least one year prior to employment as a peace officer)

Valid California Driver's License

Writing skills sufficient to prepare a variety of police-related reports

Oral communication skills sufficient to interact with a variety of personalities

Ability to relate to a diverse population

Applicants who have successfully completed a POST basic academy will be considered lateral entry candidates

Graduation from high school (or successful completion of a G.E.D.) and two years of college; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Passing scores on the POST Reading & Writing Test (PELLETB) and Physical Ability Test

Requires fingerprinting and a background check; University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field

Familiarity with campus and surrounding communities

Special Conditions of Employment

Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse

Mandated reporting requirements of Dependent Adult Abuse

UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act

Maintain a valid CA driver's license, satisfactory DMV record, and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull-Notice Program

Satisfactory conviction history background check

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Special Instructions For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application. POST Reading & Writing Tests (PELLETB) and Physical Ability Tests will be conducted as part of this hiring process. Passing test scores will be accepted from tests completed within six months of our test date; participating in our testing is preferred if allowed by POST regulation.

Additional Information Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodations: The University of California is committed to accessibility. For accommodations, contact the HR department.

Privacy Notification and Disclosures: See UCSB Annual Security & Fire Safety Report disclosures.

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