Lateral/Academy Graduate Police Officer (5323U), University Police - 46578 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
The University of California Police Department provides a full range of law enforcement services in support of the academic and public service missions of the University of California, serving a diverse community of more than 43,000 students and 14,000 faculty & staff in the vibrant City of Berkeley, at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to the traditional role of a police department, we also carry out a variety of proactive educational, outreach and crime prevention programs. We pride ourselves in a professional and high-quality delivery of service, which we provide with sensitivity to the unique concerns of the University community. At the Berkeley campus, we employ approximately 44 sworn peace officers, 70 full time civilian employees and 35 part-time students. We are interested in ethical, intelligent, creative and motivated candidates who possess the desire and talent required to address the unique challenges of our urban campus environment. We offer a wide variety of assignments and a public service experience unlike any other agency. Learn more at ucpd.berkeley.edu .
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: December 26, 2022
Responsibilities
Provide public safety services on campus and those properties owned, controlled, or occupied by the University. Engage in preventive patrols on foot and by vehicle. Respond to calls for service from University personnel and the public. Make arrests and prepare necessary documentation and testify in court. Conduct investigations. Provide for security and safety of property and persons at University public ceremonies and events. Maintain custody and disposal of lost and found property.
Required Qualifications
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 ethnic population.
Education/Training:
Graduation from high school (or successful completion of a G.E.D.); or two years of college, preferably with courses in Criminology or Police Science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of POST basic academy (candidates with certification of graduation from a POST basic academy are considered a lateral entry, and are sworn in as Police Officers on the date of hire).
Salary & Benefits
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits. This position includes an $8,000 hiring bonus.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $45.90 (step 1.0) - $55.49 (step 5.0).