Chief of Police and Campus Safety

Salary: $129,207 per year

Position Summary:

Under direction, provide leadership, and plan, organize, coordinate and direct the operations and activities of the College Police and Safety Department; direct law enforcement, security activities, traffic/parking management, community engagement and emergency preparedness programs; provide protection to district facilities and property, and a secure working environment for staff and students.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct all district police functions, including patrol, law enforcement, investigations, Internal Affairs, Communications Center, traffic/parking, recordkeeping, emergency preparedness and response and related support services.
• Develop and maintain equity-minded goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards in compliance with federal, state and departmental rules and regulations and to ensure consistency and alignment with the district’s commitment to a racially just, trauma-informed policing approach, emphasizing innovation, creativity, transparency, open communication and community engagement at all levels
• Plan, organize and evaluate the performance of the police department and staff that supports achieving the department’s and district’s mission, objectives and values, and ensure a high-performance, service-oriented work environment
• Maintain strong relationships with key campus stakeholders and law enforcement agencies; work creatively and collaboratively to address the needs of disproportionately impacted and minoritized populations including Latinx and Chicanx communities, Black and African American communities, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, Native American communities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities, veteran communities, former foster youth, adult students, and students from low socioeconomic statuses, undocumented/mixed status/DACA., reduce disparities, and help create a racially just campus climate.
• Create a supportive culture of holistic wellness that directly addresses the mental health of officers so that they can best serve students and the campus community.
• Manage departmental professional development activities and trainings such as de-escalation, use of force, implicit bias, mental health, the impacts of trauma, and the history of policing trainings.
• Develop and manage the budget and other financial measures of the Police Department.
• Establish and monitor administrative controls and coordinate inspections and audits; complete mandated reporting and notifications.
• Direct the analysis of data and statistics, analyze data and identify additional departmental needs.
• Develop data-informed action plans and process improvements based on aggregated and disaggregated data.
• Community Policing and Crime Reduction
• Coordinate the department’s community-oriented policing and direct crime prevention programs.
• Assist in the development of community approaches for planning, implementing, and responding to complex crisis situations, identify problems and collaborate on implementing solutions that produce meaningful results for the community.
• Act as a department spokesperson to the media and direct departmental public information efforts.
• Lead forums and meetings that foster positive community interaction and encourages input about the department’s programs and services
• Conduct intentional outreach to the district’s disproportionately impacted and minoritized populations and ensure that culturally competent police-college community interactions are at the core of the department’s community policing strategy.
• Work with the campus community on updates and communication of policies and procedures to ensure transparency and increase understanding.
• Coordinate and respond to social media threats, and student conduct issues related to technology and social media.
• Emergency Preparedness & Training
• Direct the development and implementation of emergency preparedness, terrorism response, disaster management plans, and other functions and programs.
• Develop and conduct training workshops for the campus community.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or a related field, and ten (10) years of police experience including five years of management-level experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred.
• Free of any felony convictions.
• A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
• Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution
• Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
• A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district’s vehicle insurance program.
• POST management certificate or the ability to complete the POST Management course within one year of appointment.
• Completion of California POST-certified Internal Affairs Investigation Course required within one year of appointment.
• ICS/NIMS (Incident Command Systems/National Institute Management System) 100/200/400/700 are desired.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation is required, including a review of employment history, criminal conviction record, credit history, use of intoxicants and/or other controlled substances.