SERGEANT

SERGEANT

Job no: 517532
Work type: Staff
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 8 - SUPA - State University Police Association, Probationary, Full Time, Safety





Sergeant

University Police Department
Job #517532
Close Date: Saturday, September 10, 2022

(Job #517532) Sergeant, $6,008-$9,275 monthly. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan, permanent position with a one-year probationary period in the University Police Department. Sergeants may routinely work evening, night and weekend shifts, and all Sergeants can be required to work mandatory overtime assignments, to attend off-site training and to provide mutual aid to other agencies or locations, based on the needs of the department, and with little or no notice.

This position comes with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, CalPERS retirement, Fee Waiver eligibility (reduced tuition on most CSU system classes), life insurance, and voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits.

Now is an exciting time to join the University Police Department as we transition to Cal Poly Humboldt! Cal Poly Humboldt has been named the state's third polytechnic institution and the first in Northern California. Backed by a historic state investment, we're adding in-demand new academic programs, building new facilities, and growing our enrollment. Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of a commanding officer, the Sergeant is assigned primary responsibility as a working, first line supervisor, in addition to general law enforcement and specialized work assignments performed by Police Officers and Corporals. Work assignments require the use of independent judgment and the ability to provide leadership to others.

Duties:

Under direction of a commanding officer, the Sergeant coordinates, supervises, motivates, and directs police personnel. The Sergeant serves as the Watch Commander, taking responsibility for the activities of the shift, investigations, and appropriate follow-up. The Sergeant ensures timely preparation and prompt submittal of thorough, accurate reports. The Sergeant provides direction and leadership for other non-sworn personnel. The Sergeant makes daily operational and safety decisions, following law and policy, minimizing risk and liability. The Sergeant must be a proficient leader, and often serves as the in-field Incident Commander for campus events, crimes, emergency situations, and disasters. The Sergeant helps develop and implement policies and procedures, provides field training for new personnel, on-the-job training to all personnel, and development/evaluation of assigned staff. The Sergeant responds to low-level performance problems and personnel issues, and carries out internal investigations as assigned. The Sergeant positively reflects and conveys the Department Mission and the objectives of management, and may be assigned to assume the role of Acting Lieutenant or Acting Chief in the absence of those personnel. The Sergeant may be given specialized tasks, training responsibilities, or other duties. Also, the Sergeant must routinely carry out the general law enforcement, proactive patrol, investigative, event management, and community policing duties of a University police officer.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Applicant must have sound knowledge of: pertinent sections of the Constitution and state laws; current rulings related to use of force, prisoner handling; search and seizure; interviews and interrogations; liability/risk management; current law enforcement procedures and methods; patrol techniques; investigative procedures; handling of serious/violent crimes; management of critical incidents; and emergency/disaster response using NIMS, SEMS, and ICS. Applicant must have knowledge of the role of law enforcement on a university campus and the ability to: learn, remember, and follow policies and procedures; to work tactfully and effectively with a diverse community, demonstrating tolerance and respect; communicate clearly and courteously; accurately analyze situations, develop and evaluate courses of action, make sound judgments, and initiate reasonable actions; use correct spelling and grammar; prepare professional, organized reports, memos, and other documents using a computerized word processor; critically review and evaluate written documents, and to effectively train/direct subordinates in creating/correcting documents; give and receive routine and complex oral and written instructions; effectively supervise, lead, teach, direct, inform, motivate, praise, counsel, and evaluate subordinates; schedule and coordinate other employees; work with or without direct supervision; handle multiple tasks and priorities, maintain personal organization, and accomplish tasks in a prioritized manner; accept responsibility, direction, and change; work rotating shifts including nights and weekends; and learn, follow, demonstrate, and teach established safety practices.

Applicant must not have been convicted by any state or by the Federal Government of a crime, the punishment for which would have been imprisonment in a state prison or Federal penitentiary.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS: Height and weight proportional, normal hearing, normal color vision correctable to 20/30 with refractive eye surgery or soft contact lenses.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Graduation from a California POST-Certified police academy.

3. Possess a working knowledge of public safety, law enforcement methods, and crime prevention, with three or more years of active law enforcement experience in the field and/or in corrections.

4. Possess a valid California Driver License with a safe, prudent driving record.

5. Be lawfully authorized to carry a firearm.

6. Be capable of performing all essential functions of this position.

7. Successful completion of a POST Supervisory Course prior to, or within one year following appointment.



Preferred Qualifications: Recent experience as a police trainer or supervisor; knowledge and skills in Community Policing; Emergency Management training and experience; Bachelor's Degree in related field; possession of related POST certificates (e.g., Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory). Successful completion of a California POST-certified Supervisory Course is desirable, or must be completed within one year of appointment. Bilingual skills desirable, but not required.



Method of Selection:

The recruitment process may include any or all of the following: written examination, oral interview, physical agility examination, and Chief's interview prior to any conditional offer of employment.

The candidate is required to complete a POST background check, drug test, physical examination and psychological examination, prior to assuming this position. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials via PageUp:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references
• If a lateral candidate, the application must include proof of graduation from a California POST law enforcement academy or a copy of the applicant's California POST Basic Certificate.

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt's Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@campus.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal Poly Humboldt Annual Security Report is available at: https://clery.humboldt.edu/content/annual-security-reports.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent off of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code:8354
Publication Date: August 12, 2022







Advertised: 12 Aug 2022 Pacific Daylight Time
Application Closes: 10 Sep 2022 Pacific Daylight Time

To apply, visit https://careers.humboldt.edu/hm/en-us/job/517532/sergeant

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