District Police Chief

Stockton, CA
San Joaquin Delta College

Salary: $130,526.00 – $155,855.00 Annually

Closing Date: 5/4/2025

Position Summary:

The District Police Chief oversees the activities and operations of the San Joaquin Delta Community College District Police Department including safety and security services at each campus and all District locations in order to preserve order, prevent crime, protect life and property, and enforce laws and regulations in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

Essential Functions:

  1. Oversee the daily operations, planning, and staff of the District Police Department.
  2. Develop, plan, organize, direct and provide leadership to all areas of responsibility.
  3. Work collaboratively with external law enforcement and emergency management agencies on a continuous basis.
  4. Work closely with the Facilities Planning and Environmental Compliance Manager in matters pertaining to hazardous material management as necessary.
  5. Coordinate with administrators, personnel, and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and programs and resolve issues or concerns.
  6. Ensure compliance with State legal requirements for selection and training of sworn personnel. Remain current on developments and best practices within the law enforcement field.
  7. Develop and implement District Emergency Preparedness Plan; monitor and evaluate for effectiveness and implement changes as necessary.
  8. Develop policies and procedures that are consistent with the District goals; assure compliance with District rules, and local, state and federal laws.
  9. Conduct and maintain state mandated training, program reviews for proficiency and accreditation standards.
  10. Manage enforcement of all laws in the district, coordinates police staff response to alarms and radio calls; testifies in court; contacts witnesses, victims and suspects to collect statements and prepare reports; check and interrogates suspicious persons; conducts searches for illegal, lost or stolen substances or materials; submits written reports and complaints to the district attorney.
  11. Lead and engage in long-range strategic and financial planning.
  12. Evaluate facility utilization and provide recommendations for the enhancement of facility usage.
  13. Plan, develop implement and manage district parking and traffic control program.
  14. Maintain professional liaison with law enforcement and public safety authorities as necessary.
  15. Oversee and participate in the selection, training, and evaluation of assigned personnel and program objectives.
  16. Keep abreast of pertinent joint programs of crime prevention and law enforcement activities
  17. Maintain qualifications at firearms range, with all department issued or approved personal weapons.
  18. Review and implement Federal, State and local statutes and regulations pertaining to crime, public safety, campus safety, emergency preparedness, workplace violence prevention and police operations.
  19. Develop and manage department budget.
  20. Pursue, develop, implement, and promote related grants and contracts appropriate to the public safety programs.
  21. Ensure that investigations regarding campus incidents are conducted as required and follow-up is completed.
  22. Work and confer closely and cooperatively with the President, Vice President, and legal counsel on confidential and sensitive matters pertaining to District safety and directs confidential investigations as required.
  23. Manage the preparation of Federal and State reports.
  24. Oversee, plan, respond to, and implement findings of annual audits to ensure compliance of District rules, local, state, and federal laws.
  25. Manage and coordinate police vehicle fleet, specialized police equipment, radios, weapons and computers.
  26. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in administration of justice with emphasis on police science, public administration, business administration or closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Five (5) years of experience in law enforcement including at least three (3) years of management experience at the police sergeant level or higher, preferably in a college/university setting.
  • Graduation from the FBI National Academy or California Command College leadership course or comparable law enforcement leadership training, required.
  • Possession of a valid unexpired California Commission on Peace Officer Standards (POST) Basic Course certificate or Basic Course POST certificate waiver, required.
  • In accordance with Government Code Sections 1020-1042, ability to pass comprehensive background, psychological, polygraph, medical, citizenship, and fitness standards required.
  • A valid Class “C” California Driver’s License required.
  • Valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
  • Incident Command System (ICS) training, Standardized Emergency Management Systems (SEMS), training, and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training must be obtained within one year of initial hire.