Chief of Police

San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino Community College District

Salary: $161,818.00 – $219,413.00 Annually.

Closing Date: 12/31/2024

Position Summary:

Under the administrative direction of the Chancellor, the Chief of Police plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the San Bernardino Community College District Police Department including safety and security services at each campus and all District locations in order to preserve order, prevent crime and protect life and property, and enforce laws and regulations in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The Chief of Police is the District’s chief law enforcement officer.

Essential Functions:

  • Provides leadership and direction to the District’s Police Department.
  • Advises college administrators on police and security matters.
  • Responsible for developing, recommending and implementing long and short-range goals, objectives policies and procedures in the law enforcement area.
  • Develops department rules and regulations that are consistent with local, state and federal legal mandates for community college police departments.
  • Interprets and adheres to laws, rules and regulations affecting community college police departments including but not limited to the California Government, Education, Penal, Vehicle, Business and Professional, Health and Safety Codes and provides guidance to District personnel.
  • Ensures the District complies with mandated disclosure and information dissemination activities, including but limited to the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.”
  • Ensures the department complies with state and federal crime data reporting mandates. Ensures the department complies with mandates to maintain POST certification.
  • As necessary, responds to major incidents reported to the Police Department and ensures that the Incident Commander is following Incident Command System/Standardized Emergency Management System (ICS/SEMS) protocol; assumes role as Incident Commander or other roles as needed for the situation and works closely with the District assigned emergency preparedness coordinator; and consults with representatives of law enforcement, safety and disaster preparedness to improve interagency cooperation.
  • Ensures compliance with the San Bernardino Community College District Board Policy and Administrative Regulation’s. Ensures compliance with rules, policies, and procedures of each campus.
  • Supervises investigation of District crimes and identification and recovery of District property.
  • Reviews and recommends selection of District intrusion, fire alarm and communication systems.
  • Develops and administers department budget.
  • Develops and implements a training program for all staff in a variety of areas, including but not limited to jurisdiction, reporting procedures, use of force, weapons, laws of arrest and radio procedures.
  • Testifies in court and may testify as an expert.
  • Meets with a variety of governmental and private agencies and serves on committees and boards.
  • Prepares special studies and reports and reviews reports of subordinates.
  • Conducts performance evaluation and counseling of lieutenants and sergeants.
  • Participates in the evaluation of police officers, campus security officers and other police department employees.
  • Oversees and may conduct investigations of citizen complaints on employee conduct and prepares related reports.
  • Reviews effectiveness of operating procedures and makes appropriate recommendation.
  • Develops and implements department goals and objectives.
  • Works effectively with people at all levels of the organization including management, faculty, staff, and students; and is sensitive to and understands the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
  • Represents the department with other law enforcement services and allied agencies, other District departments, civic groups, and the public; plans and facilitates the conduct of special campus/District events requiring law enforcement and crime prevention; incorporates new developments as appropriate. Participates in a variety of committees and boards.
  • Attends and participates in a variety of committees and boards,
  • Anticipates, prevents and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries, conflicts and complaints.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework preferably in criminolgy, ciminal justice, police science, law enforcement, business administration, public administration or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ten (10) years of full-time employment as a peace officer of which five (5) years shall be commensurate with a position at the senior level in the California POST-approved police department.
  • Possession of a valid POST Management or Supervisory certificate.
  • Possession of a valid First-Aid/CPR certification.
  • Current and valid California driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience in an Educational Environment.
  • Relevant work experience within San Bernardino County.
  • Experience supervising others including conducting evaluations and training programs.
  • Experience implementing a program through a DEI lens.
  • Experience teaching/facilitating in a Police Academy.