Sworn Public Safety Sergeant, (Classified Management) bei Solano Community College, CA

About the Department

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.

Position Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
 
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Representative duties include:
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 court 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  manager.
 
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 checks windows and other entrances; control alarm systems; control access to District facilities; report operational hazards and systems failures.
 
Checks alarms systems and reports malfunctions.
 
Frequently monitor high security areas and provides 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 activities that may cause injury or loss to students, staff, visitors and facilities.
 
Render first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed
 
Provide security escort for students, staff, and visitors as needed.
 
Direct traffic, help manage crowd control, and enforce college parking regulations in order to maintain orderly traffic movement.
 
Drive a motor vehicle to patrol property and to pick up and deliver materials.
 
Interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects and gather and preserve evidence. 
 
Observe and report on hazardous conditions, including, but not limited to fire.
 
Assist with the administration of parking permits and processes parking and other citations as assigned and reviews citation appeals.
 
Research, compile data for and prepare training manuals, department procedures, reports and other materials.
 
Use a variety of computer software programs to enter, modify and retrieve documentation, activity logs and other data, and to compose and prepare correspondence, bulletins, reports and other written materials.
 
Operate a variety of equipment, including District vehicles, hand held radio, personal computer, tape recorder, copier, school alarms and other related safety equipment; drive vehicle in support of essential duties; observe legal and defensive driving practices.
 
Make recommendations regarding the purchase of safety and other equipment and supplies.
 
Assist with vehicle problems, including but not limited to, towing and pushing cars out of traffic.
 
Provide information to the public when visiting premises.
 
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Demonstrate a sensitivity to relate to persons with diverse socio-economic, cultural,and ethnic backgrounds who may have wide ranges of abilities.
•  Ten (10) years of law enforcement experience or more from a California P.O.S.T. approved law enforcement agency, including a minimum of two years of supervisory responsibility or higher 
• Possession of an Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate 
• Must possess a valid Class C California driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one) and the ability to drive to off-site locations. 
• Be lawfully authorized to carry a firearm.
• Possession of an American Red Cross First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 
 

• Possession of a P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate or higher 
• Experience working in an institution of higher education or a K-12 school 
• Experience with collective bargaining agreements and labor-management relations 
• An Associate’s degree or higher
• Ability to speak other languages

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: 
A thorough background check must be satisfactorily completed.
 
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND DEMANDS 
Environment 

• Indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Subject to working nights, weekends and holidays.
• Work involves potentially dangerous situations.
• Contact with hostile or abusive individuals and responding to emergencies.
• Work under adverse weather conditions.
• Drive Safety Vehicle from site to site.

Physical Abilities

• Maintain physical conditions necessary to perform duties of position, including but not limited to:  standing, walking, giving chase, moderate to heaving lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing steps.
• Operate motorized equipment and vehicles.
• Communicate clearly and distinctly to provide information in person and on the telephone with management, supervisory, academic, classified staff and the public.
• Remember key information and concentrate for long periods of time.
• Operate a computer keyboard.
• Read normal and fine print.

Other Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge

• Knowledge of California vehicle and penal codes and applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and reporting requirements pertaining to safety and security of campus facilities, employees, students and visitors. 
• Knowledge of law enforcement and security service resources available in Solano County.
• Knowledge of basic crowd and traffic control methods 
• Knowledge of and skill in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures

 
Abilities

• Skill and sound judgment in leading and guiding the actions and movements of others to assure safety and security in emergency, crowd control, or other situations that arise.
• Skill in training and leading the work of others. 
• Learn applicable District rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in oral communication, including skill in giving clear and concise instructions and directions.

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