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Now accepting applications for: Police Officer Lateral police officers or California basic academy graduates: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. You may apply now at jobs.berkeley.edu — job requisition number #008575. Entry-level police officer candidates: Please watch this page for updated information about the next hiring process.
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 and all sworn personnel of the department are individually responsible for:
Police Trainees must successfully complete a California POST-certified basic police academy as a condition of continued employment.  Candidates for the position of Police Officer must:
Preferred qualifications include:
Applicants who have not completed a California POST-certified basic academy course must successfully complete the written and physical agility tests, which are conducted periodically by UCPD and other agencies. Such applicants might be eligible for waiver of the written and physical agility tests with official proof of recent test scores (no older than one year) or other satisfactory evidence that they meet or exceed standards. All applicants may be required to complete a written exam, a physical agility test, a panel interview, a background investigation, medical and psychological exams, a pre-employment drug test, and other procedures as necessary to verify eligibility. As of October 2007 the salary range for Police Officer is $66,084 - $79,884 per year. We offer additional stipends for POST certificates ($175/month for intermediate or $275/month for advanced) and specialty assignments ($175.00/month). The department also provides an annual $725 uniform allowance after a full year of employment. During the police academy and prior to being sworn in as an officer, police trainees are compensated at a rate approximately 5% lower than the first-step police officer. After successful graduation form the police academy and upon being sworn in, trainees are reclassified to the police officer salary range. Lateral officers may be assigned a step within the salary range based on prior experience. Police Officers generally work a 4/10 plan (four days a week, ten hours per shift). There are numerous overtime opportunities including intercollegiate sporting events, concerts and mutual aid. Employees accrue ten hours of vacation per month. The vacation accrual rate increases to 12 hours per month at 10 years of service, 14 hours per month at 15 years, and 16 hours per month at 20 years. The University designates 13 holidays per year, and officers are compensated with 8 hours of leave per holiday. Employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month with no accrual limit. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to additional service credit on a 1:1 basis. Police Officers are members of the safety plan within the University of California Retirement System (UCRS). After vestment with a minimum of five years of University service, employees may retire at age 50 with a pension based on the number of years of service multiplied by 3% of the average of the highest three years of salary, up to a maximum of 100%. For example: Retirement at age 50: 25 years of service x 3% = 75% of salary (average of highest 3 years). At age 55: 30 years of service x 3% = 90% of salary (average of highest 3 years). At age 60: 35 years of service x 3% = 100% of salary (average of highest 3 years). In addition to the retirement plan, employees may elect to participate in a tax-deferred 403(b) savings plan, a 457(b) deferred compensation plan, and a voluntary after-tax defined contribution (DC) plan. The University also offers a pre-tax health care reimbursement account (HCRA) and a pre-tax dependent care reimbursement account (DepCare). Other University benefits include a competitive selection of medical, vision, dental, disability, accidental death & dismemberment, legal insurance and other insurance plans, including many with premiums partially or fully paid by the University. University employees are eligible for tuition fee reduction at the University of California, presently amounting to approximately a 2/3 discount. All peace officers have use of the campus Recreational Sports Facility at no charge, and are eligible for membership at a choice of local credit unions. The only way to apply is online at jobs.berkeley.edu. You must have an e-mail account. Once your application is submitted, we will contact you via e-mail or telephone to provide you with details about the selection process. NOTE: Some e-mail programs may use filters which might block our correspondence. Please check your e-mail settings, and watch for e-mail from “UCPD.”
Our process begins with a written examination. We use the California POST standardized test, which is carefully constructed to measure your abilities on the basis of job-related criteria, and requires no prior police experience or training (http://post.ca.gov/Hiring/Peace%5FOfficers/). We conduct a physical agility test after the written exam, usually on the same day. This test is also based on POST standards, and involves a series of short events designed to simulate various aspects of duties that police officers often must perform. A screening committee will review the applications and test results to perform an objective evaluation of each based on job-related education, experience, and characteristics that are established as desirable for successful employees. A limited number of candidates will be invited to an oral interview, conducted by a panel that consists of a cross-section of members of the Police Department. The panel will ask a series of questions designed to evaluate the candidate’s ability to communicate effectively, to exercise good judgment, and to display other relevant talents and skills. Top-rated candidates are subject to an extensive background investigation, as required by California POST regulations. All relevant aspects of the candidate’s suitability will be examined, based on the standard job dimensions for the position of police officer. Candidates who are discovered to have been deceptive or who do not otherwise meet standards (including dependability, integrity, judgment under pressure and interpersonal sensitivity) will not be advanced. Candidates who successfully complete the background investigation will be considered for interview by the Chief of Police, who decides whether or not to offer employment. Any such offer may be conditional upon the satisfactory outcome of a medical examination, drug testing and psychological screening.
If you would like more information about our department, please contact Sgt. Andrew Tucker in the Office of the Chief of Police, by phone at (510) 642-1157 or via e-mail.
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