Police Sergeant

**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 non-standard 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 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 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 lower-level 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 **E**xperience**:
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,