Support Services Division

Contact Information:
Captain Joyce Souza
530-752-6202
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
jxsouza@ucdavis.edu

Professional Standards Unit:
This unit will be staffed by a full time Police Sergeant responsible for investigating and coordinating all complaints alleged against employees. He or she will also be responsible for review of police department policy. Routine review of policy must occur to ensure the department complies with current law, community needs and industry standards.
Under the direction of the Support Services Captain the Police Sergeant will ensure all complaints are fairly and thoroughly investigated.
To check the status of an open investigation or to obtain information regarding complaints filed against and investigated by the police department you may email us at jxsouza@ucdavis.edu.

Recruitment and Hiring Unit:
This unit is responsible for the recruitment and hiring process for all police officer, police trainee and dispatcher positions. The unit is currently staffed a part time assistant and has the responsibility to develop, organize and conduct the hiring process for all sworn and civilian dispatcher positions.
The hiring process for police officer and public safety dispatcher candidates includes an intensive background investigation, a medical examination and psychological examination. These are in addition to the routine hiring process of a written examination and oral interview process.
The unit is also responsible for coordination and review of confidential background investigations, which are required for ALL police department employees.
For information about current “employment opportunities” at the Police Department go to our employment page. A link will take you to the job description and application process at UC Davis Human Resources.
The Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and minorities to apply.
If you have specific questions about employment at the Police Department send them to jxsouza@ucdavis.edu.

Training Unit:
The Training Unit identifies required training and coordinates and schedules attendance of all employees.
Additionally the Unit maintains record of any formal training police department employees attend. Records are kept for all professional certifications that are required by the State of California for Police Officer and Public Safety Dispatcher employees.