Police Trainee

Special Instructions to Applicants

This posting is for applicants who have not completed a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) basic police academy. If you have attended a police academy please apply to the Police Officer job.

Physical Ability Test (PAT)

Date: Various (applicants will be contacted via email with a testing date)

Time: 7:00am (check-in time 7:00am-7:30am)

Location: Rio Hondo College 3600 Workman Mill Rd Whittier, CA 90601

Note: All Police Trainee applicants are required to take the Written and Physical Agility Test.

Written Test (PELLETB)

Date: Various (applicants will be contacted via email with a testing date)

Time: 10:30am (or at the conclusion of the PAT)

Location: Rio Hondo College 3600 Workman Mill Rd Whittier, CA 90601

Note: The UCLA Police Department utilizes the California POST PELLETB examination. The minimum passing T-Score is 45. If you have a passing score from another agency with a minimum score of 45 within one year of your application date you will not be required to take the PELLETB examination.

Oral Boards

Date: Various

Time: To Be Determined

Location:UCLA Police Department 601 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90024

Once you apply, you will receive a testing invitation approximately two weeks prior to the testing date. Eligible Police Trainee applicants will be invited to the PELLETB/PAT. If you have any questions, please contact the Personnel and Training Division of the UCLA Police Department at 310-206-8883 or email jobs@ucpd.ucla.edu.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A CONTINUOUS POSTING. We may administer several written and physical tests throughout this requisition. You will be notified by email of your testing and/or interview dates by someone in the Personnel and Training Division prior to any scheduled testing dates.

Department Summary

The UCLA Police Department is a leader in providing progressive law enforcement services to a culturally diverse urban campus and its surrounding community. We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for teaching, research and public service. We do this through patrol, rapid response to calls for service, investigations, education and implementation of preventative strategies. Our work, grounded in a community policing philosophy, utilizes campus partnerships as the most effective approach for insuring a safe campus.

Position Summary

Police Trainee. Non-sworn incumbents perform the entry level functions of the position under direct supervision of a police officer of higher rank except those duties requiring Peace Officer status or requiring the use of firearms. Incumbents will be required to be enrolled in and successfully complete an accredited CA Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified police academy offering POST course requirements at the basic level. Applies campus policies and procedures to resolve routine police issues. Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. During training, incumbents do not have police powers and are subject to all the policies and procedures of the University of California, the University of California Police Department, and the police academy attended. Trainees may be assigned non-safety duties in the Police Department such as assisting in prevention, collecting information and data, and transporting people and materials. Upon successful completion of the academy, Police Trainees will be eligible to fill vacant Police Officer positions. Promotion to a sworn Police Officer position is contingent upon successful completion of the basic academy and the final review of the Police Chief. Upon promotion to Police Officer, the selected incumbent must successfully complete a Field Training Program (FTP) and a probationary period of no less than 12 months.

Salary & Compensation

• UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge in the following areas: First Aid / CPR, campus streets, buildings, and parking lots, general law enforcement procedures, vehicle laws, use of firearms. (Preferred)Observes situations analytically, impartially, and objectively, and to record pertinent information accurately and completely. (Required)Demonstrated verbal and written skills and the ability to interact with a diverse community. (Required)Possess a valid California Driver's License (Required)Must complete an accredited CA Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified police academy and obtain certification as a police officer. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

High School Diploma or equivalent certification (Required) Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.Reading Comprehension Test: A reading assessment will be conducted.CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".Clery Act: The position is a designated CSA (Campus Security Authority) under Clery Act requirements.

Schedule

8:00am to 5:00pm

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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