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Description:

Under general direction, leads, coordinates, and performs work of sworn and non-sworn police department staff including field, dispatching, and administrative operations in support of law enforcement, traffic control and crime prevention;as a sworn peace officer authorized to carry firearms,protects life and District facilities and property through the enforcement of laws, board policies and administrative regulations; coordinates, plans, and schedules law enforcement activities and assignments, including communications and station operations; coordinates and conducts training programs for police officers; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision
Works under the direct supervision ofthe Chief of College Police.

May provide work direction to employees as needed.

Work Schedule

• 40 hours/week, 12 months/year Position may require nonstandard hours (nights and weekends). Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, holidays and special events.

Examples of Duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

• The following duties and responsibilities are typical of those performed by _employees _in this classification_._
• Leads,coordinates, and performswork of sworn and nonsworn police department staff including field, dispatching, and administrative operations in support of law enforcement, traffic control and crime prevention.
• As a sworn peace officer authorized to carry firearms, protects life and District facilities and propertythrough the enforcement of laws, board policies and administrative regulations.
• Coordinates, and schedules law enforcement activities and assignments, including communications and station operations.
• Coordinates and conducts training programs for police officers; evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of various training program methods and procedures.
• Maintains equipment inventories.
• Reviews existing state and federal statutes or regulations related to public safety and assists with modification of practices, protocols and/or procedures.
• Assists with the administration of the lost and found services.
• Assists with the administration of parking and traffic control programs and transportation coordination.
• Assists with the collection and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Assists local police department(s), and district attorney offices, and other law enforcement agencies to support the prosecution of cases as appropriate.
• Safely operates an automobile, SUV, or truck to perform patrols, conduct observations, and respond to emergency situations and calls for service.
• Safely operates police weapons, including but not limited to firearms, tasers, and batons.
• May assist with roll call briefings for officers and dispatchers.
• May assist with or conduct the background investigation for new employees and police cadets.
• May provide work direction to lowerlevel employees, temporary employees, and/or Police Cadets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The education, training and experience qualifications are considered likely to provide the _required _knowledge and abilities to perform the above essential duties._

Education and
Experience**:

High school diploma or equivalent

Three (3) years of sworn law enforcement experience with a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)certified Police Department.

Licenses/Certificates/Other Requirements- Possession of valid Basic, Intermediate and Advanced certificates issued by the California Commission on POST.

• Possession of a valid Supervisory certificate issued by the California Commission on POST is required within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Possession of valid Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates is required.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license is required

Knowledge of:

• Current police practices, protocols, procedures and codes,
• Principles and practices of law enforcement
• Rules of evidence.
• Criminal law, investigation techniques and prevention methods.
• Use and care of firearms.
• Law enforcement training procedures and methods.
• Techniques for effectively interacting with a wide variety of people in hostile and emergency situations.
• Safety practices and precautions pertaining to law enforcement work.
• Emergency disaster and first aid procedures.
• Parking enforcement and traffic control.
• Laws, regulations, standards, and/or requirements applicable to the areas of assignment.
• Standard office practices or procedures.
• Standard office software and modern office equipment.
• Standard formats for business correspondence and other communications.
• Correct use of the English language, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar

Ability to:

• Assist in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the police training program.
• Gather,

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