College District Police Sergeant
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Position Summary
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Director, Police Chief, this supervisory position performs patrol duties on or about college district properties for both Santa Maria and Lompoc facilities. The police sergeant also provides direction, guidance and training to police officers, campus safety officers, dispatchers, administrative staff student workers. College district police officers are California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified, sworn police officers.
The police officers' primary role is to uphold the mission and standards of the Allan Hancock College Police Department, protect life and property of the Allan Hancock Joint Community College District, and uphold the laws of the State of California. Members of this category are authorized to carry firearms and exercise full peace officer powers in the State of California per 830.32 PC while valuing and promoting the vision and mission of the college.
CLASS
CHARACTERISTICS
The sergeant position works under minimal supervision to supervise and evaluate the activities of sworn and non-sworn personnel; may perform administrative duties as assigned; may recommend remedial or disciplinary action up to and including termination; may perform specialty assignments as required; shall work day, night, weekend and special event shifts as assigned; and performs other duties as assigned. The incumbent is responsible for providing day-to-day guidance and supervision to campus police officers, campus safety officers, dispatchers, office staff, volunteers, and student workers with regards to implementation of police department and college district policies, rules and regulations.
The police sergeant shall serve as the field training coordinator for the training and evaluation of police and campus safety personnel. The incumbent will guide, develop and evaluate delivery of police department training programs and make recommendations for changes and/or improvements to the Director, Police Chief; and promote and value the mission and vision of the college.
Essential Functions and Qualifications
Serves as backup to the Director, Police Chief when absent.Supervises law enforcement field activities during a shift, directing and supervising subordinate personnel.Supervises and evaluates the performances of police officers, campus safety officers, dispatchers, administrative support staff, and student workers.Directs the investigation of crimes, traffic accidents, and other incidents.Appears in court to present evidence or other testimony.Reviews reports and other associated documents.Assigns sworn officers and campus safety officers to follow-up investigations and/or special details.Assists in the administrative functions of the department.Conducts background, personnel and administrative investigations, including those resulting in disciplinary action.Schedules officers, campus safety officers, and volunteers for shifts and special event staffing.Serves as Field Training Coordinator and officer responsible for employee training, evaluation, and discipline of police and campus safety personnel.Provides information and education to campus community regarding workplace safety; suicide prevention, self-defense, alcohol and drug abuse prevention and other public safety related topics.Patrols district facilities before, during and after school hours by vehicle, bicycle and on foot.Serves and controls disruptive students, visitors and other personnel using college district facilities.Supports the education and enforcement Board of Trustees' and other policies on campus.Issues traffic and parking citations and maintains traffic flow on campus.Responds to emergency calls for service and provides first aid.Provides police escort for the transfer of money from campus to local banks.Secures college facilities and responds to alarms and reports on unusual or hazardous conditions observed.Coordinates and implements the Police Department field training program.Performs crime prevention and crime suppression activities under the umbrella of a community-oriented policing philosophy.Conducts crime and collision investigations, completes miscellaneous public safety reports and facility safety inspections and provides emergency/disaster response and first aid.Acts as a liaison with local police agencies.Guides, develops, and evaluates delivery of police department training programs and makes recommendations for changes and/or improvement to the Director, Police Chief.Reports any condition, which is potentially detrimental to the college district via the chain of command to the Director, Police Chief, or in his/her absence to the appropriate administrator.Oversees and participates in controlling the parking and safe movement of vehicles in parking areas and access roads.Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge of:
- Modern policing methods and procedures, including patrol, investigation, traffic, scientific investigation, crime prevention, juvenile delinquency,…
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