Police Operations Lieutenant

Company: Inside Higher Ed
Location: Mission Viejo
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

Classification Title:Police Operations LieutenantJob Category::Classified Administrator/ManagerJob Open Date::03/02/2021Initial Screening Date:03/23/2021Position ID::P0004595Job Open ID::REQ8960Position Title::Police Operations LieutenantLocation:10-Irvine Valley CollegeDepartment:Administration (IVC-034-000)Term::12 Months/YearSalary Schedule Link::Pay Basis::MonthlyPay Range::12 - $95,472 to $134,352 (salary placement in the salary range will be based upon comparable experience and qualifications; increases are given annually thereafter up to highest step)% of Range::100%Hours per week::40Receives Benefits: :YesClassification Benefits::The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to eligible employees, which includes medical and dental insurance, a vision-care plan, life insurance and dependent life coverage, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and a long-term disability income-protection plan. All premiums are fully paid by the District. Mandatory retirement incentive is with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).Permanent link to posting:https://jobs.socccd.edu/postings/11206Summary Description::To directly manage the day-to-day college-wide operations of the College Police Department's Operations Division and participate with the Chief of Police in planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, directing, reviewing and evaluating police, security, emergency response, disaster preparedness, parking control and revenue generation programs, services, operations, activities and processes to protect the lives and property of students, faculty, staff and the College; participate in ensuring the protection of College personnel and facilities in accordance with federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations as well as College public safety policies and procedures. To train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; prevent, deter and suppress unlawful activity by implementing community-oriented and problem-oriented policing strategies and techniques for the College, including the direction, coordination and review of policies and procedures for the physical security of building and equipment for the College and other assigned grounds or properties owned, operated, controlled or administered by the College or District; coordinate assigned activities with other departments and with local law enforcement agencies and federal and State agencies, as required; participate in preparing and administering annual program budgets; provide highly responsible and highly complex staff assistance to the Chief of Police as assigned and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. To foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the District; lead by example; actively participate in and support District-wide participatory governance components and activities and other collaborative processes; encourage professional excellence among the staff and promote an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general direction from the Chief of Police. Exercises direct supervision of assigned police and security subordinate staff.Representative Duties::Duties may include, but are not limited to the example of duties listed in Job Duties. Please see Job Duties for details.Knowledge of::Budget preparation and administration.Community college organization, operations, objectives, policies and procedures.Computer hardware and software, including criminal information systems, database management, spreadsheet and word processing applications software.Correct English composition, grammar, spelling and vocabulary.Current trends in law enforcement and court cases affecting police work.Effective security measures for a large and complex organization with multiple buildings.Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and diplomacy.Law enforcement and campus security principles, practices and techniques including patrol procedures, investigations, crime prevention and the collection and preservation of evidence.Laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the laws of search and seizure, arrest, legal rights of citizens, and court procedures. Laws, rules and regulations pertaining to traffic and crowd control, records management, care and custody of persons, and property and environmental protection. Modern principles, practices and techniques of police administration, organization and operation, including contingency planning related to homeland security, anti-terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.Occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in the work.Oral and written communication skills.Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.Planning and organization principles and skills.Principles of training, supervision and performance evaluation.Principles, practices and techniques used in modern law enforcement, security and crime prevention, including physical security, loss control and executive protection.Record-keeping, evidence and report-writing methods.State and federal laws and regulations related to assigned program, including training and certification requirements for law enforcement officers and support staff and the specific laws, codes and regulations related to search and seizure, arrest and the chain of evidence.Technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement, including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic and crowd control, records management, care and custody of persons and property and environmental protection.Use of firearms and other modern police equipment.Ability to::Act quickly and instill calm during emergencies and other critical situations.Administer first aid in emergency situations. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.Analyze situations accurately and take appropriate action.Collect, compile and analyze information.Communicate and work effectively with others to achieve common goals. Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse constituencies within and outside of the District.Coordinate and schedule law enforcement training consistent with POST certification requirements.Correctly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.Demonstrate sensitivity to and understand staff and students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.Determine appropriate actions in emergency situations.Develop, implement, manage and evaluate law enforcement policies and procedures, security measures and parking regulation services provided to the College.Encourage professional excellence among the staff and promote an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services. Enforce laws, rules and regulations and conduct investigations.Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others, including representatives of law enforcement agencies in the community.Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.Implement policies and procedures; assign staff to enforce laws and protect lives and property.Implement, manage and evaluate the activities of assigned programs and services in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.Maintain current knowledge of law enforcement, security and criminal justice. Maintain current knowledge of trends in law enforcement and court cases affecting police work.Maintain the security of confidential information and materials.Meet standards specified by the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).Operate and maintain emergency police equipment such as firearms, Taser, OC spray, shotgun, patrol rifle, baton and handcuffs.Operate computer and applications software, including database management, spreadsheet, word processing and software related to area of assignment.Operate office equipment such as computer, printer, copier and facsimile machine.Participate in planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, implementing, directing and evaluating a comprehensive public safety, security and parking enforcement program for a community college to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for students, administrators, academic and classified staff.Participate in preparing and administering assigned budget(s).Plan, organize, coordinate and supervise assigned work.Prepare comprehensive records and reports according to legal mandates.Read, interpret, apply and explain complex and technical State and federal laws and regulations related to assigned program.Relate effectively to others, using tact, diplomacy and courtesy.Resolve confrontation, affect behavior of others, facilitate small group processes, supervise the work of others, review performance and convey a positive image of the organization. Select, assign, schedule, train, supervise, discipline and evaluate assigned staff.Understand and effectively and collaboratively work in a complicated multi-college environment, as well as within a system of community college districts.Use standard word processing software as well as CLETS and CJIC information systems. Work collaboratively with college administrators to develop processes designed to preserve the peace and protect lives and property.Work effectively with others to achieve common goals.Education and Experience Guidelines::Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as described in Education/Training and Experience.Education/Training::A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in police science, criminology, law enforcement administration, business or public administration or related field, including or supplemented by one year of experience in physical security, loss control and executive protection. One year experience in contingency planning and emergency response to terrorism related to homeland security, anti-terrorism and/or weapons of mass destruction is highly desirable.OR an equivalent combination of education and experience from which similar knowledge, skills and ability may be acquired. ("Equivalent combination" means that two years of supervisory related experience can be considered as equivalent to one year of college education).Experience::Five years of increasingly responsible experience as a police officer with a California law enforcement agency, which includes at least two years in a supervisory capacity, or prior supervisory role in an education-based law enforcement organization.License or Certificate::Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) Advanced Certificate. POST Supervisory Certificate. POST Management Certificate or the ability to complete the POST Management course within the mandated time period established by POST. A valid California driver's license. A valid CPR and First Aid Certificate issued by the Red Cross or other authorized health agency by completion of probationary period.NOTE: COPIES OF ALL REQUIRED POST CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION (ATTACH IN THE TRANSCRIPTS FIELD) ON OR BEFORE THE APPLICATION DEADLINE, FOR GUARANTEED CONSIDERATION.Conditions of Employment::The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work Environment::Duties are performed primarily in an office environment, often while sitting at a desk or computer workstation. An incumbent is frequently subject to attending scenes of accidents, crimes or major incidents and meetings at various locations within the College and its community. Incumbent is subject to contact with others, frequent interruptions, and demanding timelines. At least minimal environmental controls are required to assure health and comfort. This position is assigned to work an evening shift, Monday through Friday, and may need to work weekends as assigned. Required to be on call to the College 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Physical Demands::Incumbent regularly stands and sits for long periods; walks short distances on a regular basis; travels to direct the investigation of crimes, accidents and/or incidents; attends meetings and conducts work at various locations within the College, community, or District; uses hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; sees to read fine print and operate computer; hears to understand voices over telephone and in person; and lifts, carries, and/or moves objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Must meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.Additional Classification Information::Medical/Psychological Testing and Background Check:Must successfully pass a medical examination, a psychological test and a thorough pre-employment background investigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 1031, to comply with the standards established by the California Commission on POST.Position Specific Benefits::The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to eligible employees, which includes medical and dental insurance, a vision-care plan, life insurance and dependent life coverage, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and a long-term disability income-protection plan. All premiums are fully paid by the District. Manditory retirement incentive program is through California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS).Duties and Responsibilities:Act as an overall assistant to the Chief of Police and may act as temporary head of the Department in the Chief's absence; manage the day-to-day operations and activities of the College Police Department according to Departmental policies and procedures.Duties and Responsibilities:Performs supervisory duties, general law enforcement and patrol duties in uniform, without limitations, to meet Department staffing needs; supervise all assigned personnel, protect life and property and enforce all pertinent laws within the jurisdiction of the department; act as Incident Commander during critical emergency situations on District property.Duties and Responsibilities:Provide overall guidance and coordination of Department personnel in matters pertaining to criminal investigations and prepares special reports; conduct administrative investigations and investigate other relevant disciplinary issues as assigned by the Chief of Police.Duties and Responsibilities:Work closely with members of the campus administration, the faculty, the students, or representatives of local public safety agencies in the implementation of policies, procedures or agreements pertaining to program operations.Duties and Responsibilities:May provide interpretations of campus public safety policies and regulations to members of the campus community, representatives of local agencies or members of the general public.Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate the Department's involvement in special events held on the campuses.Duties and Responsibilities:Supervise the performance of uniformed patrol officers, dispatch staff, Public Safety Assistants (PSAs), Community Services Officers (CSOs), non-sworn civilian office support staff and other personnel assigned to the Department by evaluating their work and providing on-the-job training as appropriate.Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate criminal investigation of crimes committed on the College campus, and interact with representatives of the respective city Police Department or Orange County Sheriff's Department to monitor and assist, when necessary, the investigation of Part 1 crimes handled by that department.Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate Department programs such as the Community Services Officer (CSO) Program.Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (CLETS) and Criminal Justice Information Center (CJIC) information systems and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) software, and oversee Departmental compliance with property and evidence statutes set forth in the CA Evidence Code.Duties and Responsibilities:Ensure that officers comply with Department firearms and range qualification requirements.Duties and Responsibilities:Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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