Chief of Police

Salary: $12,608.00 – $17,740.00 Monthly

Position Summary:

To plan, develop, organize, coordinate, direct, review and evaluate college-wide police, security, emergency response, disaster preparedness, parking control and revenue generation programs, services, operations, activities and processes to protect the lives and property of students, faculty, staff and the College; assure the protection of College personnel and facilities in accordance with federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations as well as district and College public safety policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, develop, organize, coordinate, direct and evaluate police, security, emergency response, disaster preparedness, parking control and revenue generation programs, services, operations, activities and processes, ensuring compliance with federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations as well as District and College mission, goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Respond to public safety, security and parking issues and concerns of College students and personnel; plan, develop and implement organizational structures and appropriate work processes, methods and procedures that facilitate attainment of established program goals and objectives and optimize efficient and effective delivery of services; issue directives to meet public safety needs efficiently and effectively.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned law enforcement, security and support personnel; provide for training opportunities consistent with the State of California Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements; delegate and review assignments and projects; establish and monitor performance standards, timelines, work priorities and expectations for assigned staff.
• Provide leadership, and demonstrate by example, a community-oriented policing model for the College, including participation in committees, participatory governance, crime prevention and other problem-solving approaches to law enforcement in education.
• Organize and promote ongoing training and programs that teaches how to serve all communities equitably and facilitate conversations around racism and injustice.
• Prepare and administer annual program budgets; prepare recommendations and justifications regarding budget requests; authorize expenditures according to District policies and applicable regulations; maintain inventory control over equipment purchased by or assigned to the College related to areas of assignments.
• Communicate with administrators and support personnel, representatives of college groups, State and federal agencies, other law enforcement agencies and educational institutions to coordinate police, security and parking programs, services and activities with administrative and student services functions and instructional programs; serve on campus committees, task forces and other work groups; provide technical expertise concerning College police, security and parking.
• Confer with administrators and maintenance managers to develop comprehensive plans and procedures to assure that all College offices, classrooms, laboratories and other facilities are secured and locked to prevent property damage or loss.
• Plan and develop College parking enforcement regulations; implement patrol schedules and citation procedures; plan and direct traffic control for special events and other peak traffic periods.
• Review and ensure compliance on contractual agreements related to police, security and parking use; supervise master calendar scheduling and implementation of police, security, and parking programs.
• Prepare and submit a variety of statistical and narrative reports as required by State and federal law, including, but not limited to, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act; compile and analyze data; review and certify the accuracy of data; prepare annual recap data and special reports, proposals, recommendations and other materials as requested; coordinate and respond to periodic audits and inspections.
• Ensure the organization, preparation, maintenance, and retention of public safety records and reports in accordance with legal requirements and District policies; direct preparation of proposals, recommendations and other materials as requested.
• Communicate with College administrators and support staff, representatives of the State and federal court system, regulatory and law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, community and social service organizations and others to coordinate activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of the District and College policies, procedures and local, State and federal legal requirements related to police, security, parking enforcement, emergency response and disaster preparedness programs and services.
• Make oral presentations to Board of Trustees, administrators, staff and professional colleagues at various gatherings; develop, coordinate and conduct workshops to provide specialized information and training regarding College police, security, emergency preparedness and parking programs.
• Coordinate College public safety activities with local and regional law enforcement agencies; assure effective interface between dispatch personnel and implement backup policies to preserve the peace and protect lives and property.
• Ensure appropriate surveillance, collection and preservation of evidence, interrogation of suspects, victims and witnesses, and protection of the constitutional rights of all concerned; direct and advise staff and administrators on criminal and administrative case management.
• Oversee or conduct investigations and inquiries of suspected criminal activities and major incidents that occur on College property; conduct security surveys of buildings and grounds; prepare reports and recommendations regarding theft, building security, automobile parking, safety and related problems; evaluate reports submitted by officers, direct the preparation of complaints for various judicial agencies and courts; confer with the District’s legal counsel as needed.
• Observe behavior of individuals and groups; advise students about laws and interpret assigned functions to students, parents and the public; arrest or assist in arresting law violators; aid victims of unlawful acts.
• Maintain current knowledge in the field of law enforcement and criminal justice; participate in professional organizations, regional meetings, conferences and related activities.
• Work with representatives of the Office of Homeland Security and other federal and State law enforcement officials to develop and coordinate mutual aid agreements and various emergency response and disaster preparedness programs, exercises and activities as needed or required.

Requirements:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in police science, criminology, business administration or related field. Master’s degree or graduation from the FBI National Academy for police executives preferred.
• Five years of increasingly responsible public law enforcement leadership/supervisor experience, with a rank of sergeant or above, in a public law enforcement organization, including or supplemented by one-year experience in physical security, loss control and executive protection. One year of experience in contingency planning related to homeland security, anti-terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction is highly desirable.
• Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within an educational environment.
• Basic Certificate issued by POST in accordance with Commission Regulation 1202(a)(6).
• Advanced Certificate issued by POST in accordance with Commission Regulation 1202(b)(6).
• Supervisory Certificate issued by POST in accordance with Commission Regulation 1202(b)(7).
• Management Certificate issued by POST in accordance with Commission Regulation 1202(b)(8), or the ability to complete the POST Management Course within two (2) years.
• A valid California driver’s license.
• A valid CPR and First Aid Certificate issued by the Red Cross of other authorized health agency by completion of probationary period.