Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate)

UCPD Careers | Berkeley UCPD Skip to main content UCPD Careers Consider a career in public safety or law enforcement at the foremost public institution of higher learning in the nation. The University of California Police Department (UCPD) provides a full range of public safety and law enforcement functions in support of the academic, research and public service missions of the University of California, Berkeley. We serve a diverse population of more than 43,000 students, over 14,000 employees and thousands of community members and visitors. The historic UC Berkeley campus is tucked between the Oakland Hills and downtown Berkeley in one of the most densely populated parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, yet is easily accessible via BART and other public transportation. Services Tailored to Our Unique Community In addition to the traditional role of a police department UCPD delivers a variety of proactive services and programs tailored to the unique needs and concerns of the UC Berkeley community. We take pride in providing meaningful public service, a philosophy of partnership with the campus and community, and the goal of consistently assessing and improving our efforts. 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. To search and apply for currently open career positions at UCPD, please visit https://jobs.berkeley.edu/ and filter for University Police jobs. Find Out More For additional information about these and other career opportunities at UCPD, please contact Administrative Sergeant Jacob Westlie at (510) 642-1157 or jwestlie@berkeley.edu . The following job descriptions are only for general information – refer to any current job listings for the most up-to-date and accurate description of job duties, requirements and qualifications. Police Officer Salary Range : $109,891 - $180,305 (with max. incentives) $12,000 Hiring Bonus! 3% at 50 Retirement Plan Police Officers are the primary representatives of the University of California Police Department, directly responsible for delivery of public safety and law enforcement services on and near the campus and other properties owned, controlled or occupied by the University. Police Officers work under the general direction of, and report directly to, a Sergeant of Police. Police Officers must work independently as well as collaboratively, carrying out instructions and self-initiating activity in a manner consistent with law, regulations, department policies and standard procedures. Police Officers engage in preventative patrols on foot and by vehicle, and respond to calls for service from University affiliates and the general public. They make arrests, conduct investigations, prepare necessary documentation and testify in court. They maintain custody of and arrange for the proper disposition of evidence, contraband and lost & found property. Police Officers provide for security and safety of persons and property at University ceremonies and events. Police Officers may routinely work evening, night and weekend shifts, and all officers can be required to work mandatory overtime assignments, to attend off-site training and to provide mutual aid to other agencies or locations, based on the needs of the department. Police Officers are provided with On Duty Workout time. Candidates for the position of Police Officer must: Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment Possess a valid California Driver License Have earned a valid high school diploma or the equivalent Be a US citizen or have applied for citizenship (and achieve citizenship within three years) Have no felony convictions Be a sworn peace officer in the State of California within the previous three years, hold a valid California POST Basic Police Academy certificate or hold a valid California POST Basic Course Waiver (Lateral or Academy Graduate) Meet all other requirements for peace officers as established by law and the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Candidates for the position of Police Officer should have: A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Excellent verbal and written skills and the demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse community Ability to use vehicles, computer systems, weapons and other technologies and tools employed by police agencies Understanding of modern policing issues, philosophies, practices and trends as applied within the University environment. Additions to base pay include: Intermediate POST: 6% or, Advanced POST: 10% Specialty Assignment: 5% Special Response Team: 5% (stackable with up to two (2) other special assignments) On-Call Stipend: 2% Uniform Allowance: $2,000/annually Bilingual Stipend: $1,950/annually Education Stipend: A.A. $100, B.A. $200, M.A. $300/monthly Tuition Discount Public Safety Dispatcher Salary Range : $86,777 - $115,675 $5,000 Hiring Bonus! A Public Safety Dispatcher (PSD) is responsible for maintaining communications between the Police Department and the public, as well as between officers in the field and other public safety employees and agencies. PSDs wear a police-style uniform and work under the general direction of, and report directly to, a PSD Supervisor. PSDs operate the University of California Police Department (UCPD) communications center, which is a fully computerized environment and a 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). PSDs are required to multi-task and prioritize according to department need in a manner consistent with law, regulations, department policies and standard procedures. Public Safety Dispatchers assign and coordinate personnel and resources in response to emergency situations, in-progress crimes and other calls for service. PSDs operate a police radio, Computer Aided