Hiring, Training and Standards

The Support Services section of the department oversees hiring and training of campus police officers, police trainees and all sworn and civilian dispatchers. They handle complaint investigations and also ensure that police standards and policies are up to date.

Recruitment and Hiring

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  routine hiring practices which include a written examination and oral interview process. Confidential background investigations are required for ALL police department employees.

Current employment opportunities at the UC Davis Police Department are posted in the Career Opportunities of the UC Davis Human Resources website.

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

The Training Unit identifies, coordinates, schedules and keeps records of all required training for all Police Department employees. Records are maintained for all professional certifications required by the State of California for police officers and public safety dispatchers.

Professional Standards

Support Services  is responsible for fairly and thoroughly investigating all complaints alleged against police department employees. They also responsible routinely review police department policy to ensure the department is in compliance with current law and industry standards and meets the needs of the campus community.

To check the status of an open investigation or to obtain information regarding complaints filed against and investigated by the police department. Please e-mail Captain Jouce Souza, jxsouza@ucdavis.edu.

To file a formal commendation or complaint, click here.