FullTime Police Officers

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

The University of California, Irvine Police Department (UCIPD) is a full-service, 24-hour law enforcement agency providing professional policing and public safety services 365 days a year. UCIPD serves a daily population of more than 65,000 people across the University's Irvine campus and UCI Health locations in the City of Orange, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Lakewood, Los Alamitos, and Placentia.

UCIPD provides comprehensive law enforcement services, including patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, community engagement, crime prevention and suppression, 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 for service within its jurisdiction, ensuring rapid and coordinated responses to police, fire, and medical emergencies.

UCIPD personnel are dedicated to protecting and serving students, staff, faculty, patients, and visitors, while responding to medical emergencies, crimes in progress, general calls for service, and other campus and medical center safety concerns.

Lateral Police Officer
A Lateral Police Officer classification represents a journey-level position. Basic Certificate, and have been or are currently employed by a law enforcement agency within two years of the date of application.

Both entry-level and lateral officers perform under the direct supervision of a Field Training Officer (FTO) and do not normally perform solo assignments, except in emergency circumstances, until they complete the department's Field Training Program.

Upon completion of the field training program, UCIPD officers perform a wide range of law enforcement duties, including:

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.

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.These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Knowledge of radio operations, recording equipment operations, and computer equipment operations.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and court decisions.

Understanding of community engagement and community-oriented policing philosophies

Proficient in the care and use of firearms and other police equipment. Ability to operate law enforcement vehicles under both normal and emergency conditions.

Knowledge and ability to provide effective customer service.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), and California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS)

Knowledge of Orange County communication radio procedures, commonly used California pedal and vehicle code sections, local ordinances, and university regulations.

High school diploma or equivalent certification.

Entry level: Lateral Entry Level: A minimum of 1 year of full-time law enforcement experience and possession of a California P.At a California law enforcement agency that falls within Penal Code 830.1(a-c) or 830.2 (a-c).

Employed with or employed with a law enforcement agency described in Penal Code sections 830.1(a)(b), or (c) or 830.2 (a-c) at the time of application.

Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Must be able to work shift work, including day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Must complete the UC Irvine Police Department Field Training program.

Must possess the ability to operate a police car, police radio, handgun and other weapons as required, baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, first aid equipment and other related equipment as assigned.

Must be able to wear and operate in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Must complete and pass a polygraph, background investigation, medical and psychological examinations in compliance with P.Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.The incumbent must meet the minimum selection standards established by Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) or required by state law (Government Codes 1029,1031, 1031.4; which includes, but is not limited to, being free of any felony convictions, legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law, and at least 21 years of age except as provided by Government Code.

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. Legal Right to work in the United States

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As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.