Police Sergeant

Salary: $8,519.18 (per month)

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief of Police, plan, organize and supervise the work of assigned personnel and perform a variety of technical tasks. Instruct and assist subordinates in the performance of their assigned duties such as investigation and surveillance work to detect or prevent crime.

Essential Functions:

1. Recommend and assist in the implementation of department goals and objectives; establish schedules, participate in the development of training materials, and implement policies and procedures.
2. Interview, select and hire employees; supervise, assign, direct and schedule work activities; explain how duties are to be carried out.
3. Evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; effectively communicate how the performance of duties will be measured; recommend promotions and rewards for service.
4. Approve monthly time and attendance records and utilize automated software to schedule employees, approve requests for time off and additional time worked, including any overtime worked and compensatory time worked/taken.
5. Address and resolve a wide variety of concerns and complaints; adjust grievances; recommend transfers and reassignments.
6. Counsel employees; address performance problems through corrective disciplinary action; suspend and/or terminate personnel according to established policies and procedures.
7. Plan, coordinate and arrange for appropriate training for assigned personnel; develop and initiate departmental activities, orientations and in-services to review policies and procedures of the program, the College and changes on State regulations.
8. Assist in planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising and reviewing the work of the District Police Officers and department staff.
9. Provide on the job training for District Police Officers and department staff.
10. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
11. Act as liaison with departments on campus, and other outside agencies as assigned.
12. Carryout Patrol, enforcement and investigative duties, such as arrest and detention of person; administration of first aid; surveillance; finger printing; drug and alcohol testing; securing and protecting property; traffic control and emergency driving.
13. Mediate interpersonal disputes; handle confrontations with hostile persons.
14. Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve compliant.
15. Build and maintain positive relationship with co-workers, other District employees and students using principles of good customer service.
16. Maintain the level of proficiency needed for the position; remain current with case and statutory law relating to the functions of the department.
17. In the absence of the Chief of Police or Assistant Chief of Police, work with College Administrators on urgent safety and security issues.
18. Assume the role of “Incident Commander” at significant incident scenes. Work cooperatively with other public safety officials to ensure the safety of Department personnel, District employees, the public and District property.
19. Operate a variety of police equipment including patrol car, two-way radio, firearms, and various tools, such as batons and handcuffs; operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned.
20. Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Any combination equivalent to an Associate’s degree AND four (4) year’s experience as a peace officer.
3. Possess California POST Advance Certificate, within sixty (60) days of hire.
4. Valid California driver’s license.
5. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates, within sixty (60) days of hire.