Sworn Public Safety Sergeant; Classified Management

Overview

The Sworn Public Safety Sergeant performs public safety work at a manager level, involved in ensuring the safety and security of the College community and facilities. Under general supervision, on a regular or assigned shift, serves as line supervisor of a group of non-sworn public safety officers, trains and schedules staff, and assists management in coordinating services in directing traffic, enforcing parking regulations, securing College facilities and property, investigating complaints and incidents and correcting hazardous situations as they arise.

Performs the full function of a peace officer, as well as performs a wide range of administrative duties. Responsible for the supervision of public safety officers and other staff as assigned. Gives assignments, set priorities, trains and reviews the work of subordinates. Responsible for assisting in preparing performance evaluations, processing grievances at their level, and effectively recommending disciplinary action where necessary.

Public contact is extensive, and involves students, staff, outside law enforcement and other agency representatives, and the general public for the purpose of providing policy and procedural enforcement within the scope of the department services.

• Supervise department employees engaged in and participate in crime prevention, outreach, training and development, recruitment and hiring, and other department activities.
• Assist the Chief in establishing procedures and make recommendations regarding changes or improvement in department operations.
• Assist with the District's Emergency Preparedness Program and information security plan.
• Patrol and conduct traffic enforcement.
• Apprehend violators by overcoming resistance using physical force necessary to effect an arrest including handcuffing violent persons, issuing citations, and completing written reports.
• Plan work schedules and patrol/investigative strategies, advise and train employees, facilitate clear and positive communication between subordinates and management, inspect and assist in evaluating the performance of assigned personnel in accordance with District guidelines and collective bargaining contracts, assist in preparing and delivering employee performance evaluations, perform administrative duties, and supervise and direct operations in the field and unit resources.
• Conduct and coordinate investigations with Title IX Office and outside investigators.
• Provide oversight to any electronic safety devices, including but not limited to, body cameras and the District camera system.
• Give presentations to our campus community, sit on committees involving the campus, city or county, work dignitary protection details, conduct Internal Affairs Investigations and supervise major campus events or incidents.
• Participate in District and other groups, as assigned, to provide input on safety, emergency response and training, traffic control and a variety of other security issues.
• Exchange safety and security policy and procedural information with students, staff, law enforcement and courts system representatives and other agencies, and the general public.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses related to campus incidents and maintain liaison with local law enforcement agencies regarding services and emergency responses for the College.
• Provide technical information related to safety and security issues.
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences and other activities to update skills and to obtain current regulations and other information.
• Testify in court as required.
• Assist as needed with a departmental training program on community policing, crime prevention, communication skills, de-escalation, cultural competency, and implicit bias and schedules the work of staff in conjunction with management.
• Monitor the work of staff to assure compliance with department procedures.
• Lead the work of other staff as assigned.
• Patrol buildings, classrooms, restrooms, parking lots, and all other District property on foot and in motorized vehicles to prevent and respond to unsafe situations, substance abuse, theft, vandalism, loss of property, and injury to staff, students, visitors, and facilities.
• Assist other College safety personnel on duty in responding to alarms, radio calls, and students, staff, visitors and the general public by opening and securing College facilities used for special activities and programs.
• Secure doors and check windows and other entrances; control alarm systems; control access to District facilities; report operational hazards and system failures.
• Check alarm systems and report malfunctions.
• Frequently monitor high security areas and provide security for a variety of events, including but not limited to special events, large gatherings, and athletic events.
• Monitor College buildings and surrounding property to prevent incidents of theft, vandalism and other…