Sergeant, Police and Campus Safety

Salary: $9,983.33 – $12,050.17 Monthly

Closing Date: 04/21/2025

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief of Police, plan, organize, and direct the law enforcement and emergency management functions of the Police Department; provide day- to-day supervision of department activities and related programs, personnel and operations; assumes the command of the department in the absence of the Chief of Police; assists with the implementation of policies, procedures or agreements pertaining to department operations; perform specialized supervisory and police work as assigned; provide security and protection to students, personnel, equipment and property of the District; enforce applicable federal, state, city, county and district laws; enforce rules and regulations governing use of college buildings and grounds, and investigates citizen complaints concerning conduct of department employees.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide continuous command and supervision in the absence of the Chief of Police. E

2. Plan, direct and manage the assigned activities of a division or unit of the Department as a Division Commander; identify minimum standards of performance for division or unit. E

3. Serve as shift Watch Commander for the Police and Campus Safety Department including the supervision of police officers, dispatcher, security officers, cadets and other support staff; performs various administrative duties to assist in the overall smooth operation of the Department. E

4. Lead campus police in patrolling District buildings, parking areas, and grounds to prevent theft or vandalism; prepare roll call briefings and provide the latest information on campus conditions and current crime trends. E

5. Assure effective utilization of personnel through efficient scheduling to meet the needs of the District; monitor expenditures of assigned division or unit; review and approve/reject requests for expenditures as directed by the Chief; make recommendations to the Chief of Police on budget matters. E

6. Perform strategic planning, propose and establish programs to improve the Police and Campus Safety mission. E

7. Perform duties as a Police Officer and respond to calls for service and emergencies; Render first aid; Prepare and/or review all written reports on theft, vandalism and other related incidents or crimes; make arrests when warranted; book suspects and complete reports as necessary; and assist with the presentation of investigative findings to the District/City Attorney for prosecution. E

8. Prepare various statistical and narrative reports. E

9. Appear and testify in court as a witness or as an arresting officer as required. E

10. Train, schedule, assign, direct, supervise, and evaluate the work performance of assigned technical and professional personnel; assist in the selection of new personnel; discipline personnel in accordance with District policies and procedures. E

11. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; maintain discipline among department members; schedule shifts and assignments of assigned personnel to maintain a fully operational patrol schedule; assist the Chief of Police with conducting testing and background investigations. E

12. Conduct training and briefing sessions for Police and Campus Safety Department meetings. E

13. Receive and respond to complaints from faculty, staff, students and the public regarding police services, campus operations or other issues; investigate serious personnel complaints against members of the Department; advise Chief of Police on criminal activity and complaints. E
14. Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities and personnel; approve reports and departmental paperwork submitted by police officers and other department support staff. E

15. Operate and ensure proper maintenance, use and operation of equipment, supplies and materials used in the Department including a vehicle, firearm, baton, radio, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, emergency equipment and various office equipment. E

16. Maintain records and control of property and evidence; maintain records of training and other applicable Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements. E

17. Oversee department training to assure compliance with POST requirements; attend training programs on crime prevention, drug and alcohol testing, defense tactics, traffic stops, report writing, and legal updates as needed; assure that subordinates carry out their training responsibilities. E

18. Coordinate emergency responses by Police and Campus to alarms, disasters, and other emergency incidents on campus, including handling emergency notifications. E

19. Participate in crime prevention programs; prepare and deliver presentations on campus safety to students, faculty, staff and the public; review, interpret, update and recommend the purchase of crime prevention materials; investigate crime prevention methods and training materials for officers. E

20. Coordinate police activities with other District departments; maintain positive relationships with the campus community; participate in campus affairs and represent the Police and Campus Safety Department in meetings and on committees as assigned. E

21. Work closely with other law enforcement agencies; serve as a liaison between law enforcement agencies, administration, faculty and staff; maintain professional relationships with other law enforcement and professional agencies through planning and coordination of mutual, available resources. E

22. Conduct sensitive internal investigations and sensitive background investigations as assigned by the Chief of Police. E

23. Remain on-call according to established schedules. E

24. Prepare and arrange District safety plan for special events held at the College; arrange for special event security and parking staff. E

25. Intervene in disputes between students and instructors and determine appropriate action. E

26. Conduct classroom presentations regarding personnel and property safety related to the campus community and surrounding community. E

27. Participate in the evaluation, acquisition and procurement of equipment for the Department.

28. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) for Clery Act reporting requirements. Maintains up-to-date certification for CSA status. E

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Psychology, Public Administration, or a closely related field or five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a law enforcement agency which included the supervision of others.
• Examples may include but not be limited to line supervisor, field training officer, and senior lead officer.
• Current California P.O.S.T. eligibility for appointment as a California Peace Officer with five (5) years recent law enforcement experience as a peace officer with a POST certified agency and extensive experience in crime prevention programs, community policing and problem solving and contemporary delivery of police services.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Preferred experience in working within a higher education environment is highly desirable.
• Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate (Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate is highly desirable).
• Valid Class C California Driver’s License.
• Current (or ability to obtain prior to appointment) American Red Cross certificate in First Aid/CPR/AED.