Police Captain

San Bernardino, CA
California State University, San Bernardino

Salary: $4,812 – $15,449 per month.

Closing Date: 9/30/2024

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Police, the Captain is responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of all personnel assigned to the Operations Division to include policy formation and execution. The incumbent is responsible for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of all pertinent laws within the jurisdiction of the California State University San Bernardino Police Department. The incumbent acts as an assistant to the Chief of Police and may act as the temporary head of the Department in the absence of the Chief of Police.

Essential Functions:

  • Manages the day-to-day operations of the Police Field Services and K-9 program. Directly manages/supervises, evaluates, counsels, and mentors’ immediate subordinate supervisors. Analyze, develop, and implement strategic polices and procedures for operational effectiveness within areas of responsibility in an appropriate and timely manner. Responsible for ensuring that employees are in compliance with Department procedures, policies, and goals. Collaborates with campus personnel including, but not limited to, appraising the Chief of Police regarding unit activities as well as emerging issues. Ensures personnel compliance with all training mandates from the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Performs policing duties as required to include, but not limited to, traffic control; crowd control; arrest situations; criminal/administrative investigations; traffic enforcement; and response to emergency situations.
  • Acts as liaison to internal and external community members including, but not limited to, administrators, CSU Chancellor’s Office, supervisors of other University departments, and law enforcement agencies to promote positive working relationships and to ensure that the missions of the Department and University objectives are achieved. Responsible for receipt and transfer of critical information, including but not limited to, personnel issues; coordination of events; command of critical incidents; and providing proper policy interpretations as required. Provides regular statistical reports for operational assessments. Actively serves on university committees or groups, as assigned. Responsible for reviewing time sheets, operational schedules, personnel transaction requests, time off requests, overtime (OT) requests from other campuses to ensure operational needs are met. Responsible for ensuring payroll/timekeeping functions of the Department. Responsible for maintaining working knowledge and developing reports of Patrol needs to assist the Chief in the strategic implementation of fiscal resources, including establishing budget planning and priorities. Responsible for managing police OT assignments and accurately record OT statistical information, including projections, to ensure overall budget goals are achieved.
  • Responsible for the coordination of public safety and police special event services to the University event management process. Responsible for promoting positive working relationships and ensuring that the mission of the Department and University objectives are met. Responsible for the assigning of Special Event overtime and the accurate recording of Department expenses related to events in the campus Events Management System software.
  • Responsible for maintaining professional credentials and ensures police personnel remain current on professional trends. Performs the duties of a police officer, including compliance with Police Officer standards and Training. Manages and conducts investigations regarding complaints received against department personnel in compliance with AB301 and Department policy/procedures. Responsible for Internal Affairs and Administrative Review of complaints as well as addressing internally discovered issues. Reports investigative findings to Chief of Police for consideration on further action. Responsible for mandated statistical information for reporting and release of mandated information. Participates in and manages on-going training/educational activities to remain current in field of law enforcement.
  • Other classification related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree in related field and five to eight years of related professional and supervisory experience, along with experience in an institution of Higher Education and/or K-12.
  • Incumbent must possess a valid California Driver License.
  • Incumbent must possess a Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Supervisory and Management Certificate from the Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training (POST). Incumbents must pass a full police POST background examination, which meets the requirements of Senate Bill 2 (SB2).
  • Follows all University policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
  • Contributes to a positive university experience for each and every student and assists in achieving the university’s commitment to a “vision of excellence.”
  • The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
  • Proven ability to interpret and evaluate policies and procedures and formulate proposals for implementation and improvement.
  • Knowledge of personnel management theories, principles, practices, and techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead personnel.
  • Experience in directing multiple complex tasks and projects of a diverse nature simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in carrying out the management and leadership of work groups.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with peers and the campus community.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written, to a diverse community.
  • Experience and competency in software applications in support of major job duties (Excel, MS Word, Outlook).
  • Understanding and experience in the use of technology in the accomplishment of project objectives.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the concepts of the Incident Command System (ICS), the Unified Command Structure, the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
  • Demonstrated understanding of the role and responsibility of local responders and local government in the overall emergency response plan.
  • Experience managing a program budget.
  • Follows all University policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
  • California State University, San Bernardino expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Six years of law enforcement experience with at least three years’ experience as a police supervisor and two years’ experience as a manager (lieutenant or above), managing police administration and police operations.
  • Experience at a Municipal or University-based law enforcement agency preferred.