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Chief of Police

Job Description

Position Title

Chief of Police

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants please submit a resume, transcripts and cover letter explaining how you meet the desirable qualifications.

The District offers generous medical benefits with Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser, Delta Dental, Fully Covered VSP and EAP.

The District covers 88% of generous medical benefits package. These amounts are in addition to the compensation provided.

For more information on plans and rates, please go to: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.4cd.edu/hr/benefits/overview/active-employee-benefit-rates.pdf

This position is open until filled. The first review of applications will take place September 19.

Interviews will be held at the District Office in Martinez, California. First level in-person interviews are planned for September 30th and/or October 1st.

Final in-person interviews are planned for October 7, 2024.

Our Vision for Social Justice

The District is seeking candidates who recognize that community colleges play a critical role in social justice, and those who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 42,582 students.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, as a districtwide team, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

Individuals committed to social and racial justice, public safety, and partnering with a community dedicated to addressing inequities through education, please apply.

Recruitment Type:

Open (Internal and External applicants)

Location

District Office

Posting Number

0002036

# of Openings

1

Range

PM20

Salary

$164,664-$200,628 per year (Salary placement based on years of experience)

Position Status

Permanent

Overtime Status

Exempt (not eligible)

Position

Full-Time

If temporary, employment duration:

N/A

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week

40

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours

Monday- Friday
8am-5pm

Shift Differential %

N/A

# of Months

12

Non-work Periods:

N/A

EEO Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Employee Group

Manager - Classified

Department

M2020-Police Services

Position Definition

Under direction of the Executive Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services, the Chief of Police plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the District Police Safety Services operation; inspects, monitors, reviews and audits the Police Safety Services functions and activities; serves as a resource to college and District personnel regarding security and police safety service procedures; serves as a liaison to other public safety organizations; and performs other related functions as directed. This position may be required to provide day-to-day supervision at a college campus, attend college management meetings, and periodically meet with the college Presidents to discuss policies and procedures.

Distinguishing Characteristics

N/A

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the District Police Safety Services operation, including the determination of operational policies, guidelines, priorities, and the approval of scheduling and control of ongoing operational functions.
Coordinates and plans activities for emergency preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation throughout the District.
Continually reviews legislative change and legal mandate implementation to ensure District compliance.
Plans, organizes, develops and implements operational procedures to ensure adherence to a cost effective and cost beneficial operational mode, and to ensure that appropriate quality control and performance standards are maintained.
Plans, organizes and supervises the development and maintenance of mid- and long-range planning programs, including implementation and maintenance of a systematic data management, storage and retrieval system.
Plans, organizes and supervises a program of inspection and review of operational facilities and equipment to ensure that potential safety hazards are corrected and prevented.
Reviews, approves, requisitions and orders Police Safety Services operational supplies, materials and equipment.
Plans, organizes, and participates in the budget planning process, and develops and implements an expenditure control process.
Counsels and advises college personnel regarding facility security, parking regulations and Police Safety Services related problems and concerns.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures pertaining to the District Police Safety Services operations, as well as provides communication forums for interior and exterior stakeholders.
Assists subordinate personnel in resolving complex and unusual Police Safety Services related problems and concerns.
Evaluates the performance of supervisory Police Safety Services personnel, including the use of motivational strategies and techniques to ensure improved performance.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement, including two (2) years in a command position of lieutenant or higher.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts or higher degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Police Science, Public Administration or closely related field.

Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of

Principles, methods, techniques and strategies pertaining to a comprehensive District Police Safety Services operation.
Equipment, materials and supplies commonly utilized in a Police Services operation.
Legal mandates, policies, regulations and operational procedures pertaining to a community college Police Services operation.
Practices, procedures, techniques and strategies for determining operational effectiveness.
Police Services operational safety standards and law enforcement standards of conduct and ethics.

Minimum Qualification-Skill To

N/A

Minimum Qualification-Ability To

Effectively and efficiently plan, organize and supervise the functions and activities of a comprehensive District Police Safety Services program.
Plan, organize, assign, direct, and evaluate the functions and activities of a college police service organization.
Accurately estimate operational time requirements and determine work performance standards.
Plan, organize, establish and maintain an effective and efficient data management, storage and retrieval system.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls.
Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, politics, philosophy, disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff.
Establish and maintain effective organizational human relationships.

Desirable Qualifications

1. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Police Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field.
2. Possess a POST executive certificate
3. Successful completion of the P.O.S.T. command college or F.B.I. academy programs
4. Experience in college or university law enforcement at the command officer level
5. Experience in police service training processes
6. Experience in community policing with diverse population groups
7. Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution
8. Budget development and management
9. Ability to successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Job Open Date:

08/01/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement:

In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.

Employee Benefits:

Insurance: The District offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.

Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.

Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.

Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).

Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.


Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership)


For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:

Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2019-2022%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf


Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf

POST OFFER PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM (PEP)

All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant’s satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.

ADA Accommodations:

In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to slever@4cd.edu. For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.

COVID-19 Information

N/A

Quicklink

https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/10686

Diversity Statement

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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