Selection Process


Thank you for your interest in joining the UC Irvine Police Department. It is important to gather information before getting started in the application process and we're here to help. Below is a step-by-step breakdown of the selection process that all applicants will follow for their respective job classification.

  • POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT/LATERAL
    • Applications Accepted
    • Written Examination
    • Physical Agility Test (Non-Lateral)
    • Panel Interview
    • Polygraph Examination
    • Background Investigation
    • Background Review
    • Conditional Job Offer
    • Medical Examination
    • Psychological Examination
    • Chief's Interview
    • Final Job Offer

  • DISPATCH RECRUIT/LATERAL
    • Applications Accepted
    • Panel Interview
    • Written Examination
    • Background Investigation
    • Background Review
    • Conditional Job Offer
    • Medical Examination
    • Psychological Examination
    • Final Job Offer

  • PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONDER
    • Applications Accepted
    • Panel Interview
    • Background Investigation
    • Background Review
    • Conditional Job Offer
    • Medical Examination
    • Final Job Offer

  • PUBLIC SAFETY AMBASSADOR
    • Applications Accepted
    • Panel Interviews
    • Background Investigation
    • Background Review
    • Conditional Job Offer
    • Final Job Offer

  • ALL OTHER POSITIONS
    • Applications Accepted
    • Panel Interviews
    • Background Investigation
    • Background Review
    • Conditional Job Offer
    • Final Job Offer