Community College Police Captain

Description

This is a Promotional then Open Competitive Recruitment

COMMUNITY COLLEGE POLICE CAPTAIN

(PLEASE NOTE THAT MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE CHANGED - POST SUPERVISORY CERTIFICATE IS NOW REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT .)

WELCOME TO SANTA MONICA COLLEGE! The Community College Police Captain oversees the daily activities of Campus Police Personnel to ensure essential police department functions are carried out, manages the Emergency Preparedness program and related functions, and performs high-level administrative work, acting as the first deputy to the Chief of Police .

What You Will Bring to the College

The ideal candidate will possess significant management experience performing and overseeing a broad scope of police administrative functions, such as staff training, legal and regulatory compliance, reporting, and performance management. The selected individual will possess the ability to perform thoughtful analysis in a wide variety of situations and remain calm in the face of stress. The individual will be able to build and leverage effective relationships with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders to advance the goals and mission of the College Police Department. The individual will ensure departmental excellence by facilitating a culture of mentorship, continuous development and accountability, while adeptly maneuvering within a political environment. Additionally, the individual will possess effective written and oral communication/presentation skills.

Why Work at SMC?
At SMC, you will work beside a diverse group of individuals who leverage their combined talents and passions to accomplish something great. No matter what department you are in, or what job you have, your contributions will be critical to helping our students fulfill their dreams - landing that new job, or breaking through the cycle of poverty.

Some details about us:

• We are currently the number one transfer college to UCLA, USC, the University of California system, and Loyola Marymount University
• We are committed to sustainable practices and are accessible via environmentally-friendly transportation options, including the Expo Line and Big Blue Bus.
• We are one of the select community colleges in California approved to award a Bachelor's degree. SMC currently awards a Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design.

Please visit www.smc.edu/aboutsmc to learn more about us and why we are Proud to Be SMC!

Benefits
We value our employees as individuals, and recognize the value of work-life balance, the health of you and your family, and professional development. We offer a variety of benefits and perks to support new members of our team, including:

• 16 paid holidays*
• 24 paid vacation days*
• 12 paid illness days*
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision-care coverage (including eligible dependents)
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CALPERS)
• 5% increase in base pay for every 5 years worked with SMC, up to 35 years of service.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Program (EASE).
• Free Big Blue Bus access and monthly incentives for eligible employees through the Sustainable Transportation Incentive Program
• Monthly uniform allowance for Peace Officers

*Holidays, vacation, and illness days listed above assume a 12-month schedule. Vacation and illness days are prorated for other work schedules.

Salary Placement
New Employees: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. A new permanent classified employee may request a higher salary placement based on recruitment issues and/or additional training and experience which greatly exceeds the minimum requirements. Please note that salary placement above the third step requires additional approvals by Santa Monica College executive staff.

Current Employees: Upon promotion, the new salary for a current, permanent employee is based on Merit Rule 12.2.8. In accordance with this rule, employees are entitled to at least a one-step (5%) salary increase, and may be eligible for advanced step placement in accordance with established criteria.

About the Selection Process

The selection process tentatively consists of a Qualifications Appraisal Interview and Technical Project (weighted at 100% of candidates' overall scores). Candidates must be successful on all test parts to be placed on the eligibility list. The eligibility lists created from this recruitment will be used to fill any vacancies that occur during the one year life of the eligibility list, including permanent and temporary positions.

Santa Monica College reserves the right to modify the stated test parts and weights prior to the administration of any test.

Communication for this recruitment will be via e-mail. You must check your e-mail on a regular basis to be informed of your status for this recruitment.

The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District. The District's Board Policy 3120 (Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment) may be accessed at: http://bit.ly/smc-hr-bp3120 .

Equity Statement
'Santa Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply. SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution. We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity, and inclusion. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC, and are an essential component of the work that we do. SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment.'

Examples of Duties

Supervises, directs, and oversees daily activities of police department personnel, including patrol, traffic, parking, investigations, dispatch, and other related activities; Oversees the effective deployment of personnel to ensure efficient department operations and fully operational shifts.

Liaises with the external and college community, Administrators, City officials, faculty, staff and students to promote a community-oriented policing approach, address campus safety and community issues and concerns and ensure that College and police policies are being followed appropriately.

Coordinates emergency preparedness measures; directs and administers the emergency management program and emergency response plan; leads committee efforts directed at emergency preparedness.

Responds to the scene of emergencies and major incidents and commands police response operations as necessary while maintaining close contact with the Chief of Police, Emergency Operations Manager, or Incident Commander.

Assumes the duties of the Chief of Police in order to provide continuous command and supervision in the absence of the Chief of Police.

Plans, assigns, coordinates and reviews the work of subordinate personnel; Ensures administrative work is completed and accurate; works with supervising personnel to ensure that follow-up investigations are completed when necessary.

Supervises, evaluates, trains, and counsels subordinate personnel.

Works with the assigned Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) manager to ensure training is planned and completed in compliance with P.O.S.T. standards and meets departmental needs and objectives.

Conducts and/or oversees internal affairs investigations and other investigations; investigates and adjudicates personnel complaints; recommends discipline for sustained allegations of misconduct.

Maintains departmental records; compiles data and research; prepares complex statistical and narrative reports and formal written recommendations; makes oral presentations to a variety of audiences.

Reviews policies, procedures and operations of the department, conducts audits of operations and personnel, identifies areas of concern and methods to increase efficiency and productivity, and develops and recommends policy changes.

In conjunction with the Chief of Police and department staff, performs strategic and work planning activities and develops programs, goals, and objectives to support the mission of the department and District.

Assists with preparation of departmental budget, monitors expenditures, prepares and presents budget reports.

Oversees the planning and coordination of law enforcement, parking enforcement, and crowd control for special events and incidents.

Responds to incidents, calls and events requiring special assistance or oversight; Makes arrests, interviews suspects, conducts investigations, and performs field police work as necessary.

Prepares reports and/or presentations for court as required; Appears in court to provide testimony for civil or criminal cases as required.

Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Examples of essential duties are descriptive and not restrictive in nature and are generally listed in descending order of importance.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with a major in Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, Public or Business Administration or closely related field. A Master's Degree in a closely related field is desirable.

Experience Requirement:
Eight (8) years of experience in a sworn Peace Officer position, including two (2) years of recent experience in a supervisory or management position at the rank of Sergeant or above.

Education/Experience Equivalency:
Additional experience beyond the eight (8) years required may substitute for the college degree requirements on a year for year basis.

Licensure and/or Certification:
Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate at the time of appointment.

The ability to obtain a P.O.S.T. Management Certificate within 24 months of appointment.

A valid Class C California driver's license.

Special Requirements:
Must be a United States Citizen, free of any felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving domestic violence and meet all minimum selection standards of a peace officer as specified by P.O.S.T.

Successful passage of the P.O.S.T. Physical Standards for a Peace Officer.

Must meet the District and P.O.S.T. medical and psychological standards, including hearing and vision requirements.

Must pass a thorough background investigation (including polygraph), in accordance with P.O.S.T and District Standards.

Supplemental Information

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'current employees' (for existing, permanent SMC employees) or 'job applicants' (for external applicants).