Police Patrol Officer jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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The IRD for this job is: 02-26-2024

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Risk and Safety Services (RSS) is a multi-operational unit within the Finance and Operations Administration Division of the University of California, Santa Cruz. RSS delivers a wide variety of programs and services to support campus-wide safety and emergency response for incident management. Departments include; Risk Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Office of Emergency Services, Transportation and Parking Services, and University Police.

More information can be found at: https://https://police.ucsc.edu/

JOB SUMMARY

Police Officers are the primary representatives of the University of California Police Department, directly responsible for the 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 supervision of, and report directly to, a Sergeant of Police or Lieutenant. 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, bicycle, motorcycle, and by vehicle, and respond to calls for service from University affiliates and the general public. They make arrests, conduct thorough 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 may work with civilian and other law enforcement agencies to provide for the security and safety of persons and property at University ceremonies and events, and serve as a proactive resource to a uniquely diverse community. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated detailed and fundamental knowledge of modern police methods, practices, and techniques with particular emphasis on the university environment; skills in working as part of a diverse team; ability to motivate others to effectively achieve department goals and objectives; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department members, neighboring agencies, and the campus community; possess excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills; the ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing to all levels of the organization; knowledge of relevant university-wide police policies and procedures; a strong commitment to cultural, gender and racial diversity, professional ethics and integrity, and understanding of and commitment to community-oriented policing, a self-starting and self-motivated work ethic, and a reliable attendance record. Police Officers may routinely work evening, night, and weekend shifts, and all officers can be required to work mandatory overtime assignments, attend off-site training, and provide mutual aid to other agencies or locations, based on the needs of the department, and with little or no notice.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

FULL SALARY RANGE: $43.81 - $55.05/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits include:

• UCRP retirement for safety members: UCRP Safety Members
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life Insurance: UC Benefits
• 6% intermediate POST pay
• 10% advanced POST pay
• 5% specialty pay: up to two stacked; three stacked if SRT
• $2/hour night shift differential
• Longevity pay
• $1200 annual uniform allowance pay
• Education incentive pay: AA/S-$46.16 biweekly, BA/S-$92.31 biweekly, MA/S-$138.46 biweekly
• Bilingual pay: $75 biweekly
• $800 annual fitness incentive
• *4% annual wage adjustments
• FUPOA contract: FUPOA Contract *per current contract
• Group term life insurance
• Legal insurance
• 14 paid holidays plus vacation & sick leave
• Gym discount at UCSC Recreation facilities
• Free Classes through FitLIFE
• Santa Cruz Metro Bus Pass discount & van/carpool commuting options
• Free or low-cost professional development classes
• Bright Horizons access to caregiver network (child care, elder care, pet sitters and more)
• Pet insurance
• Summer UCSC Classes For Staff
• UC Employee Discounts

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 80 Hours Biweekly
• Days of the Week: Mon-Sunday
• Shift Includes: Day, Evening, Night, Swing Shift, Weekend, Holiday, Emergencies, & Special Events

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: PA - Police Officers

Job Code Classification: 005323 POLICE OFCR

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

JOB DUTIES

60% - Patrol and Investigations

• Respond to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic collisions, and other emergencies. Respond calmly and constructively when faced with opposition or working under conditions of stress.
• Initiate police action when necessary; use authority fairly and equitably.
• Prevent and suppress crime. Manage conflict effectively, and de-escalate situations when appropriate.
• Make arrests and search, fingerprint, and transport prisoners.
• Conduct missing person investigations.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents, disturbances, hazardous incidents, vehicle collisions, casualties, threat assessments, vulnerability assessments, and other investigations as assigned.
• Enforce federal and state laws, and University regulations.
• Locate, collect, and preserve evidence and found property.
• Interview victims, complainants, and witnesses. Interview and interrogate suspects.
• Check campus buildings, grounds, and facilities for physical security and hazardous conditions and report deficiencies.
• Direct traffic, enforce traffic regulations and write citations.
• Prepare well-written and computer-generated reports.
• Plan and execute patrol operations to provide security or tactical response to crime. Develop logical plans, evaluate alternatives, and anticipate risks, obstacles, and likely consequences.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas.
• Execute assigned duties pursuant to University and police policy and procedures.
• Analyze situations and take quick, effective, and reasonable action to prevent injury, loss of life, or destruction of property. Make decisions under emerging conditions and intense time constraints with limited or conflicting information.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local laws and ordinances pertaining to apprehension, arrest, and prosecution of persons, rules of search, seizure, and evidence, departmental rules and regulations, and employment.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system, criminal law, and modern police methods, and procedures, including but not limited to apprehension and arrest, criminal investigations, collection and presentation of evidence, and police record-keeping in daily activities.
• Maintain confidentiality requirements of law enforcement information and personnel matters.
• Apply crowd management, intervention, and control tactics.
• Understand and utilize the Incident Command System.
• Comply with Jeanne Clery Act Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
• Perform actions according to laws pertaining to civil liability and privacy.
• Practice modern principles of customer service.

15% - Training/Liaison/Court Testimony

• Participate in on-the-job training or job-related courses as mandated by policy, law, and/or the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA-POST).
• Participate and attend department firearms, impact weapons, defensive tactics, and other specialized scheduled training and maintain proficiency.
• Maintain POST training certification through Advanced Officer Training.
• Participate and/or receive roll call training and online training.
• Act as a liaison between the department and other law enforcement agencies within the county and state, University units, and community task forces and groups as required.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with other law enforcement agencies, organizations, and businesses through planning and coordination of mutual, available resources.
• Effectively motivate in the development of others through training or mentoring.
• Prepare cases for court, including meeting with the District Attorney.
• Present complete case documentation, testify, and present evidence in court and in other legal or administrative proceedings.

15% - Community Outreach Services

• Conduct ongoing training for department members and the community.
• Work closely with the public and University units to educate, identify, and solve problems.
• Make community relations presentations to University affiliates and the general public.
• Connect and build trust with people at all levels of the Police Department and with the community.
• Serve notices and civil papers as assigned.
• Euthanize seriously injured animals.
• Provide information to the public relating to crime prevention, the criminal justice system, suicide prevention, active shooter, self-defense programs, problem-solving, and other police-related topics.
• Conduct cash and security-related escorts.
• Provide information and direction to visitors and affiliates.
• Provide "civil stand-bys" and keep the peace.
• Determine the need for and provide security and safety-related services at special events or other short-term assignments.

5% - Administrative Duties

• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Complete daily, monthly, overtime, and special event logs.
• Complete event evaluations.
• Research and write reports regarding legal issues, police procedures, technical equipment, training outlines and curriculum, and other law enforcement-related matters.
• Investigate and report violations of the campus codes of conduct for students, staff, and faculty.
• Assist with streamlining department processes to conserve staff time and monetary expense, and to improve service within and outside the department.

5% - Other Duties as Assigned

• Specialty assignments such as Officer in Charge, Investigator/Detective, Field Training Officer, and those as described in the Statewide Policy and Procedures may be assigned at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
• Mutual aid assignments for other law enforcement agencies.
• Read and follow the UCSC Principles of Community.
• Facilitate clear and positive communications between department members, other public safety entities, and the community.
• Abide by Department General Orders, directives, procedures, and requirements.
• Abide by UC Santa Cruz policy and procedures.
• Abide by University of California policy and procedures.
• Comply with university and/or department discrimination and harassment policy.
• Represent the department with other university departments or local law enforcement.
• Provide necessary command in the absence of a ranking officer; working such hours or performing such tasks as assigned by a ranking officer.
• Maintain departmental standards as outlined by the Chief of Police or designee.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/ or experience.
• Graduate of POST Basic Police Academy.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations and take quick, effective, and reasonable action to prevent injury, loss of life, or destruction of property
• Proficiency in the use and care of a variety of weapons (i.e. firearm, rifle, baton, OC, etc.). Ability to maintain PC 832 Arrest qualifications.
• Knowledge of Police operating rules and regulations
• Knowledge of basic law enforcement terminology and concepts
• Experience in the exercise of defensive tactics
• Skill to safely handle an automobile in high speed and emergency situations
• Knowledge of pertinent case law
• 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
• Skill in speaking and writing clearly, using appropriate vocabulary to provide information and prepare written reports. Speak confidently in public settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to utilize computer systems and software to prepare documents, reports and support the daily functions of the department.
• Ability to listen, observe and ask questions to understand and appreciate the diverse perspectives, interests and underlying needs of others.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to all levels of management, staff and a diverse campus community, and compose well-written narratives, reports, memorandums, correspondence, policies, procedures, and related materials.
• Ability to read documents written in standard English, legal and technical texts (correspondence, penal codes, contract language and manuals) as information sources, and interpret the information for the department.
• Ability to analyze information, problems, situations, practices or procedures to define the objective, identify patterns, tendencies or relationships, formulate logical conclusions and solutions and recognize alternatives and implications.
• Ability to effectively set priorities in a timely manner while addressing deadlines or competing requirements.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with members of the campus community and the general public; work well with diverse groups, peers, supervisors and management.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships, connect and build trust and demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics and integrity, promoting good public relations and customer service.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under stressful conditions and make good decisions under rapidly changing conditions.
• Demonstrated good judgment in decision making
• Ability to use authority fairly and equitably; maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, hostility and indifference.
• Ability to work with a strong commitment to the principles of community and public service.
• Must meet and maintain all POST standards for employment as a police officer.
• Must comply with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
• Ability to follow chain of command and dutifully follow orders, working toward goals set by the department administration for the purposes of implementing policy, procedure and protocol for improving public safety and community services as provided by the police department.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Must possess a current CPR certificate.
• Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
• Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check and a pre-hire credentialing check.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and be able to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Interviewees will be required to provide a current DMV record.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• Ability to walk multiple nightly rounds on uneven surfaces and repeatedly climb stairs.
• Ability to work long periods of time in wilderness conditions and to travel to remote areas.
• Ability to perform work in a rugged physical environment and inclement weather with challenging infrastructure requirements.
• Ability to walk to and work in remote areas with rugged terrain, heavy brush, biting and stinging insects, bears and mountain lions.
• Poison Oak is present. Incumbent must be willing to take the measures required to work in contact with and cut/remove poison oak.
• Ability to do occasional work in confined spaces such as attics and trenches while bending, stooping and/or kneeling with the possibility of being exposed to live electrical circuits and machinery.
• Ability to work in conditions of variable temperature/weather with possible exposure to strong, unpleasant odors, high levels of noise and vibrations, and exposure to dust and allergens.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders with or without accommodation.
• Ability to conduct outdoor site visits, including use of required personal protective equipment, as required to conduct investigations, inspections, or view work in place.
• Ability to sustain exposure to dusty, noisy environments and inclement weather as necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• Ability to occasionally work overtime with little or no advance notice.
• Ability to work on-call.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours as necessary.
• Ability to work overtime including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs, and work an alternate work schedule shift as required.
• Selected candidate will be required to take a TB test.
• Selected candidate will be required to provide proof of negative TB test.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Clery Act: This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); required to report crimes, incidents, and disciplinary referral statistics as required by the Jeanne Clery
• Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC * 1092(f)).
• Ability to work safely in areas where hazardous materials are present or stored.
• Ability to wear a respirator in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 8, 5144.
• Ability to read signs and follow directions on labels that are written in English as well as ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and the proper use of chemical compounds.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
• Will be required to wear a University provided uniform.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must pass background investigation to ensure applicant is of good moral character [GC 1031(d)] and free of any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer [GC*1031(f)] so that nothing in his/her background is inconsistent with performing peace officer duties. The background investigation is also conducted to ensure that the applicant meets the minimum selection requirements of Commission Regulation 1953 and Government Code Section 1031. Applicant will be subjected to an identity/fingerprint check and criminal history check; Felony convictions or certain misdemeanor convictions that are disqualifying per CA GC sections 1029, 1030, 1031 (c), California Penal Code section 29805, and 18 USC 922 (d) (9); physical ability testing, drug screening, medical screening, psychological testing, treadmill stress test, and may be subject to a deception detection examination such as a polygraph or voice stress test, and/or a pre-offer personality test.
• Must pass comprehensive medical and psychological pre-placement examinations as established by the University, state and federal law for Police Officers Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED (score of 40 or higher on individual sub-tests and a total score of 225 or higher)
• Must possess a current California POST Basic Certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training OR possess a POST Academy Certificate, OR be currently enrolled in a CA POST law enforcement academy with an anticipated graduation within the next six( 6) months. Those awarded a POST Basic Certificate and have a three-year or longer break in service must have a current certificate through a POST requalification course.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays; work 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts, work an alternative schedule; work assigned overtime.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions Must have vision of 20/100 correctable to 20/30, with normal color vision Body weight must be proportional to height
• Must wear uniform and equipment including but not limited to: utility belt, hand gun, ammunition, baton, flashlight, and handcuffs and wear Kevlar vest at all times
• Ability to perform duties while sitting, standing, walking or running intermittently throughout shift; climb fences, stairs, barricades, ladders or traverse uneven terrain; repeatedly kneel, bend, or stoop; intermittently push, pull, and use force to move objects; constantly reach, handle, or grasp various objects
• Ability to work at any time of day or night and in periods of disaster and civil disorder.
• This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); required to report crimes, incidents, and disciplinary referral statistics as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC * 1092(f)).
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.