Police Sergeant

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 www.uci.edu.

The University of California, Irvine Police Department is a 24-hour, 365-day-per-year IACLEA accredited and POST-approved law enforcement agency. The Department provides contemporary law enforcement services, including patrol, traffic, investigations, community policing, crime prevention and suppression, and site security services to a daily population of more than 70,000 people at the University's Irvine campus and the UCI Medical Centers in Orange and Irvine. Future operational responsibilities will include UCI's Community Health Network hospitals in Los Alamitos, Fountain Valley, Placentia, and Lakewood.

The Department employs about 50 sworn police officers, 64 professional staff, and 40 students who provide public safety services at the Irvine campus and the UCI Health Medical Centers located in the cities of Orange and Irvine. Working in partnership with the UCI community, we strive to maintain a safe and inclusive community for all to live, work, play, and visit. We are One Team with One Mission: to Serve the Community under the belief that the highest form of service is to protect and serve our students, staff, faculty, patients, and visitors.

Sergeants are assigned to Watch Commander roles, Investigations, Special Events and Systemwide Response Teams (SRT). They manage a shift or a work unit consisting of sworn and professional staff. Assignments may include working at the Irvine or Orange campuses, with future operations planned at UCI's Community Network Hospital locations.

Reports through the Police Chain of Command. Provides direct supervision of one or more teams of police officers or other assigned personnel. The police department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at UCI Health locations and UC Irvine. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to staff according to established policies and management guidance. Administers policies that directly affect subordinate staff. Recommends changes to department policies and practices. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Sets priorities and supervises workflow.

Total Compensation

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 plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $65.82-$80.23. (Hourly)

* POST Certificate pay - Management 10% or Supervisor 12%
* Education Pay- Associate $46.15/pay period, Bachelors $92.31/pay period, Master's $138.46/ pay period
* Bilingual Pay- $75/ pay period
* Uniform & Fitness Allowance- $2,000

Required:

• Solid experience performing all aspects of police officer functions.
• Solid knowledge of laws, case decisions and policies regarding law enforcement functions.
• Solid ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing.
• Solid ability to take decisive action based upon sound judgment.
• Solid ability to supervise and train staff in the relevant and necessary aspects of their duties.
• Solid ability to operate computers and other relevant or specialized technology.
• Solid knowledge of use and legal application of firearms and other police weapons, equipment or tools.
• Ability to work rotating shifts in all weather conditions and during extended periods of disaster or civil disorder.
• Ability to safely operate motor vehicles and possess a valid California Driver's License.
• Solid ability to credibly represent the police department in an official capacity.
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, using correct grammer, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to use precise phrases and write in a logical, concise, and chronological manner.
• High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / experience / training
• Bachelor's degree or higher eduation from an accredited higher education institution.
• Possess a valid California Driver's License
• Is at least 21 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States (GC 1031.4 & GC 1029)
• Must possess a California POST Supervisory certificate or obtain a Supervisory Certificated within 30 months of hire.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation, medical and psychological examinations and any other training or prerequisites as required by regulation, law or policy.
• No felony conviction or other legal restrictions on the ability to carry firearms or to perform other work responsibilities (GC 1029).
• Minimum of five years full-time experience as a sworn peace officer. Must possess a valid California POST Advanced Certificate and meet the eligibility requirements

Preferred:

• Solid knowledge of law, regulation and University policy regarding public safety and law enforcement functions.
• Solid knowledge of modern policing issues, philosophies, practices and trends as applied within the University environment.
• Possession of POST ICI certificate.
• Possession of POST Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI) certificate

Special Conditions:

• Must attend and complete the California POST Supervisors course within the first year of employment.
• Must attend and complete the California POST Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI) course within the first three years of employment.
• Must complete all California POST requirements for employment as a police officer including polygraph, background investigation, medical and psychological examinations.
• Must be currently employed or have been employed within the last two years (at the time of application) as a police officer at a California law enforcement agency that falls within Penal Code sections 830.1 (a-c) or 830.2 (a-c).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Examination Process:

The 2024 Police Sergeant promotional examination will consist of four components:
* Written Examination (must pass to move forward)
* Community Oral Board
* Police Oral Board
* Internal Police Department Oral Board
* Chief's interview (optional)
The written exam will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions. The top ten candidates or those who receive a score of 70% or higher on the written examination, whichever group is greater, will be invited to participate in the subsequent promotional examination components.
Source List

The promotional examination written test for Police Sergeant will be based on the following material:

• UCI Police Policy Manual (https://police.uci.edu)
• Legal Updates (https://www.legalupdates.com/)
• California Penal Code (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codesTOCSelected.xhtml?tocCode=PEN&tocTitle=+Penal+Code+-+PEN
• California Highway Patrol Collision Investigation Manual
• California Peace Officers Legal Sourcebook (Copware)
• Turn The Ship Around: A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders

Publisher: Portfolio; 1st edition (May 16, 2013)
ISBN-10: 1591846404
ISBN-13: 978-1591846406

General questions concerning the promotional examination process, strictly exclusive of the examination contents, may be directed to Assistant Chief Paul Cooper at 949-824-8840 or Lt. Matt Mahoney at 949-824-4361.

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal 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.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.