Police Officer Trainee

Police Officer 1

We are interested in ethical, intelligent, creative, and motivated candidates who possess the desire and talent required to address the unique challenges of our diverse campus environment. This position allows successful applicants to work for UCPD while attending the required POST Certified Law Enforcement Academy. Costs and equipment are provided. After successfully completing the academy, graduates will be sworn in as full-time police officers.

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 application for 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Familiar with campus and surrounding communities

Job Functions/Percentage of Time/Duties:

• Attend and successfully complete Law Enforcement Academy / 99%
• Administrative Duties / 1%

The Basic Law Enforcement Academy is a 22-week (862 hour) intensive course that is best described as a college course with strict para-military discipline. Students attending the academy will be academically and physically challenged, faced with solving complex problems in a highly stressful, disciplined and structured environment. Recruits receive rigorous and challenging training in all phases of law enforcement.