Police Officer

Police Department:

At the UCF Police Department, the safety and well-being of our campus community is our top priority. Our job is to keep our campuses safe so our students, faculty and staff can unleash their potential.
 
We strive to be the most professional and innovative campus law enforcement agency in the country and firmly believe that we are only as good as our people. That's why we hire officers and professional team members that are the best fit for our agency, provide them with the finest training and equipment, and encourage professional development. Our community-oriented policing model is centered around the power of transparency, the benefits of partnership and collaboration, and always doing the right thing.

The Opportunity:

A UCF Police Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe University environment by enforcing State Statutes, local ordinances, and University Regulations. Key duties include directed patrols, emergency response, conducting criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and making arrests. The officer must maintain a professional demeanor while striving to build a positive rapport with the community, supporting community programs, and accurately documenting all police actions and administrative tasks.

Classification Title: Law Enforcement Officer

Responsibilities:

• Preventative Patrol and Community Safety Enforcement: Conducts proactive preventative patrol, including foot patrol in key areas, to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors within the University community.

• Emergency Response and Law Enforcement Action: Takes appropriate police action to address violators of the law and respond to potentially hazardous situations to mitigate risk and restore order.

• Traffic and Parking Management: Safeguards pedestrian traffic through selective traffic enforcement, including issuing traffic citations and warnings. Monitors campus road networks to ensure a smooth flow of traffic, addresses engineering deficiencies and hazards, and performs traffic control at congested intersections. Assists with parking control by issuing parking citations.

• Criminal Investigation and Report Documentation: Investigates criminal incidents, accurately prepares police reports, and maintains an acceptable level of proficiency in all aspects of investigation and report writing.

• University Referral Processing: Prepares, submits, and assists in the processing of University Referrals for disciplinary action in accordance with institutional policy.

• Community Engagement, Interagency Support and Public Assistance: Provides assistance to other Law Enforcement Agencies and the public, including furnishing information, offering first aid, and providing vehicle assistance or other appropriate support.

• Community Partnership and Events: Supports Community Partnerships and actively assists with community events and law enforcement programs to build trust and collaboration.

• Special Event and Safety Response: Provides necessary crowd control for special events and responds to all alarms on campus facilities.

• Documentation and Record Keeping: Documents any and all situations, as appropriate, ensuring detailed and accurate records are maintained.

• Operational Duties, Directed Patrol, and Security Checks: Performs directed patrol as assigned, conducts periodic area checks of residence halls and specific alarmed areas.

• Training and Court Attendance: Attends authorized training to maintain professional competence and makes court appearances as required.

• Escort and Access Services: Provides escort services for personnel or money upon request and grants building access to authorized individuals, including providing emergency access and assistance when needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must meet the requirements of Chapter 943, Florida Statutes. All applicants must successfully complete the Basic Recruit Training Program at a CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission) certified training school and pass the Florida certification exam.  If a certified Law Enforcement Officer from another state, applicant must have completed FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement) equivalency training and pass Florida State certification exam. Appropriate college coursework or vocational training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Must be at least 19 years of age and a U.S. citizen, must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and may not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Must pass a rigorous background investigation, to include psychological, physical, drug testing, and Computer Voice Stress Analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of sworn law enforcement or military experience involving public interaction, sound judgment, accuracy, and confidentiality in the performance of police-related duties.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver professional customer service with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a varied community.

• Comprehensive working knowledge of the criminal justice system, law enforcement procedures, and Florida State Statutes. 

• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure and maintain composure in high-stress or rapidly changing environments.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Please read and answer all questions carefully. Candidates who complete the application, provide a cover letter, and a resume will be afforded priority consideration.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

• Candidates who are out-of-state law enforcement officers or who qualify for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Equivalency of Training (EOT) program must successfully complete the required two-week course and pass the state certification examination by September 16,2026 to be considered for employment. Additional information about the EOT program is available here.

• Estimated date of hire is November 6, 2026.

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Classification Title: Law Enforcement Officer