Security Patrol Officer , University Police

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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.

Security Patrol Officers (SPO), are full‑time, non‑sworn career employees of the University Police Department. SPOs provide high‑profile, uniformed public safety services on campus and other nearby sites owned or controlled by the University. SPOs provide premise security, engage in preventive patrols in vehicles, on bicycles, on foot, and preform other support tasks for the University Police Department.

The First Review Date for this job is: 01/22/2026. This is an ongoing hiring process with multiple positions available. Applications will be regularly assessed, and hiring will occur at various points throughout the year. The job listing will remain open for as long as applications are accepted.

• Handle routine and emergency calls for service and respond to certain types of alarms.
• Work at strategic stationary posts, in order to control access and provide public safety of other assistance to the public.
• Provide for the safety of persons and property at University special events and can be called upon to assist with transportation, booking, and searching of prisoners.
• Make written reports and issue certain types of citations as necessary.
• Report security violations or hazardous conditions, and are expected to take action to correct situations or to ensure that correction takes place.
• Shift work, including night shift, weekend assignments, and special events is required.

• Must have excellent communication skills and good judgement under pressure.
• Applicants convicted of felonies or serious misdemeanors will not be considered, and successful candidates are subject to an extensive background…