Police Officer

Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The University of California, Irvine Police Department (UCIPD) is a full-service, 24-hour law enforcement agency providing professional policing and public safety services 365 days a year.

UCIPD serves a daily population of more than 65,000 people across the University's Irvine campus and UCI Health locations in the City of Orange, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Lakewood, Los Alamitos, and Placentia. UCIPD provides comprehensive law enforcement services, including patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, community engagement, crime prevention and suppression, emergency management, and general public safety services. As a designated 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), UCIPD is responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency calls for service within its jurisdiction, ensuring rapid and coordinated responses to police, fire, and medical emergencies.

UCIPD personnel are dedicated to protecting and serving students, staff, faculty, patients, and visitors, while responding to medical emergencies, crimes in progress, general calls for service, and other campus and medical center safety concerns.

Entry Level Police Officer Under the direction of a Police Sergeant or Field Training Officer (FTO), the Entry‑Level Police Officer serves in an apprentice capacity. Incumbents are currently attending or have graduated from a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Basic Academy training program, but have not received a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.

Lateral Police Officer A Lateral Police Officer classification represents a journey‑level position. Incumbents have completed the California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy, received a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate, and have been or are currently employed by a law enforcement agency within two years of the date of application. Both entry-level and lateral officers perform under the direct supervision of a Field Training Officer (FTO) and do not normally perform solo assignments, except in emergency circumstances, until they complete the department's Field Training Program.

• Conducting foot, bicycle, and vehicle patrols of the UC properties.
• Investigating crimes and traffic collisions, preparing detailed reports, issuing citations and making arrests.
• Providing crime prevention education and serving as proactive partners within a diverse community.
• Maintaining professionalism and adherence to department rules, university policies, and state and federal laws.
• Ensuring proper care, maintenance, and operation of assigned facilities, vehicles, equipment, and materials.
• Supporting morale, teamwork, and the department's mission through professional conduct and effective communication.
• Officers may also be assigned to support special events, athletic events, or security details, and collaborate with other agencies.
• Specialized assignment opportunities include the System Wide Response Team (SRT), K9 unit, bicycle patrol, field training officer, detective, corporal, and specialized instructor roles.

Sworn personnel must maintain compliance with training and certification requirements established by California P.O.S.T.

Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings…