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, volunteers, and 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.

1. Serves as backup to the Director, Police Chief when absent.
2. Supervises law enforcement field activities during a shift, directing and supervising subordinate personnel.
3. Supervises and evaluates the performances of police officers, campus safety officers, dispatchers, administrative support staff, and student workers.
4. Directs the investigation of crimes, traffic accidents, and other incidents.
5. Appears in court to present evidence or other testimony.
6. Reviews reports and other associated documents.
7. Assigns sworn officers and campus safety officers to follow-up investigations and/or special details.
8. Assists in the administrative functions of the department.
9. Conducts background, personnel and administrative investigations, including those resulting in disciplinary action.
10. Schedules officers, campus safety officers, and volunteers for shifts and special event staffing.
11. Serves as Field Training Coordinator and officer responsible for employee training, evaluation, and discipline of police and campus safety personnel.
12. 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.
13. Patrols district facilities before, during and after school hours by vehicle, bicycle and on foot.
14. Serves and controls disruptive students, visitors and other personnel using college district facilities.
15. Supports the education and enforcement Board of Trustees' and other policies on campus.
16. Issues traffic and parking citations and maintains traffic flow on campus.
17. Responds to emergency calls for service and provides first aid.
18. Provides police escort for the transfer of money from campus to local banks.
19. Secures college facilities and responds to alarms and reports on unusual or hazardous conditions observed.
20. Coordinates and implements the Police Department field training program.
21. Performs crime prevention and crime suppression activities under the umbrella of a community-oriented policing philosophy.
22. Conducts crime and collision investigations, completes miscellaneous public safety reports and facility safety inspections and provides emergency/disaster response and first aid.
23. Acts as a liaison with local police agencies.
24. Guides, develops, and evaluates delivery of police department training programs and makes recommendations for changes and/or improvement to the Director, Police Chief.
25. 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.
26. Oversees and participates in controlling the parking and safe movement of vehicles in parking areas and access roads.
27. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Modern policing methods and procedures, including patrol, investigation, traffic, scientific
• investigation, crime prevention, juvenile delinquency, and report writing;
• Principles and practices of exemplary customer service;
• Principles and practices of community-oriented policing;
• Criminal and community college school law, with emphasis on rules of evidence; search and seizure laws, and the collection, preservation of evidence;
• Principles and practices of effective supervision; current issues of importance in the campus community relating to law enforcement and the campus at large;
• Police officer discipline procedures;
• Pertinent provisions of the state and federal laws relating to occupational safety and health; crowd control techniques;
• Basic patrol and facilities protection techniques;
• School law enforcement procedures and regulations;
• Field training development and implementation procedures;
• College district policies and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Effectively supervise and evaluate subordinate staff; organize, coordinate and schedule the work of subordinates;
• Analyze situations quickly and effectively and interpret and apply laws and departmental policies;
• Effectively apply principles of community-oriented policing; provide leadership, training, and guidance to subordinates;
• Interact, communicate, and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Take a proactive approach to problem solving;
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form;
• Write clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, memoranda, and other required documents;
• Establish a good rapport and maintain the respect of students and staff; function in stressful situations;
• Make decisions related to day-to-day police department operations;
• Possess a strong commitment to community-oriented policing,
• Willingness to work in an academic environment rich in diversity of cultures, religions, and lifestyles.
• This is an FLSA exempt position.
• Work week may include day and/or evening hours and occasional weekend assignments and may be assigned to any district location.
• Duties are primarily performed in and out of the office environment patrolling the campus and the surrounding area.
• May travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or conduct work.
• The incumbent will have contact, in person or on the telephone, with staff, faculty, students, and the general public.
• May experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular workday.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, jump, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus pursuant to P.O.S.T. standards.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a POST approved academy.
• Graduation from high school, GED or equivalency.
• Associate of Arts or Science degree preferred.
• Graduation from a POST approved leadership or supervisory school (within 2 years after achieving rank)

Other Requirements:

• POST Basic Intermediate certificate.
• Valid California driver's license of the appropriate classification and ability to qualify for district vehicle insurance coverage.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
• A minimum of three years police experience is required.
• One year in good standing as a field training officer is preferred.
• Officers must participate in State of California POST training and district-mandated staff development training.
• Current POST Field Training Officer certificate.
• Ability to obtain POST Police Supervisor certificate.
• Applicant must successfully complete a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, physical agility, and medical clearance.

WORK SCHEDULE:
The desired start date is August 2024. This a full-time, 40 hours per week, 12-month, exempt, supervisory/confidential position.

Hours for this position may vary, on-call as needed:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*May work weekends and special events.

A current and complete resume/CV of education and professional experience.
All P.O.S.T certifications.

Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.