Police Sergeant

Position: Police Sergeant #760
Location: Stockton

Definition  Plan, organize, direct, and review the activities of an assigned shift of police officers responsible for the protection of life and property within the District. Prepare special reports; perform special projects and tasks as assigned; and perform related duties as assigned.
Supervision Received and Exercised  Receive direction from Police Captain and/or Police Lieutenant, and exercise direct supervision over police officers (I, II, III), dispatchers, and assigned personnel such as campus safety assistants and campus security monitors. This position will be the final authority on an assigned shift in the absence of the Chief of Police, Police Captain, and/or Police Lieutenant.
Representative Duties   Plan, organize, direct and review the activities of the police officers as assigned.
Direct and evaluate various operational functions to insure performance standards are met.
Oversee and coordinate the flow of investigations and reports within the department as assigned.
Maintain on-going liaison with local law enforcement agencies in the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of illegal activities related to the District.
Patrol schools and other District sites to prevent and/or control incidents of violence or illegal activities.
Directly supervise the most complex situations arising on a shift, and provide on-the-job training to subordinates.
Oversee and participate in the investigation of suspicious activities, collect, document, and process evidence related to criminal activity.
Assist in orienting District personnel regarding protection of life and property.
Develop, coordinate and present District Crime Prevention and Safety Programs. Work with community groups to provide a safe, orderly and secure academic learning environment.
Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff; maintain discipline and ensure that department rules, regulations and policies are followed.
Appear before committees, testify in court and represent the department before civic and professional groups and/or associations.
Develop Police Department policies and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications  Knowledge of:
Law enforcement, public safety and security methods; crowd and traffic control techniques used to maintain public safety
Juvenile procedure, investigations and arrests
General knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and the California Administrative and Education Codes; and personnel rules and procedures
Principles and techniques of effective supervision and progressive discipline
Effective communication skills, both oral and written
Ability To   Interact and communicate with juveniles and adults in an academic setting
Analyze problems and develop an effective course of action
Maintain self‑control and an objective point of view during stressful and/or potentially violent or disruptive situations
Establish and maintain effective public relations and cooperative working relationships
Physical capability sufficient to perform job tasks
Interpret and implement District’s rules and regulations
Organize and supervise the work of assigned personnel

Education and Experience  Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to:
Graduation from high school supplemented by an associate degree
Minimum of five (5) years of law enforcement experience, preferably within an academic environment and/or juvenile assignment.
Bachelor of Art degree or its equivalent may be substituted for two (2) years of law enforcement experience
License or Certificates   A valid California driver’s license is required
A P.O.S.T. Intermediate, or the ability to obtain the intermediate certificate
A P.O.S.T. Supervisor or the ability to obtain the supervisor’s certificate
Possession of a current CPR certificate and First Aid certificate
Requirements  Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent alien who has applied for citizenship. If selected for this position based upon performance in the selection process, external candidates must meet the CA POST requirements for employment, including successfully completing psychological testing, a medical examination including a drug screen, a background…