DESCRIPTION

Reports through Police Chain of Command. Provides direct supervision of one or more teams of police officers or other assigned personnel. The police department is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to staff according to established policies and management guidance. Administers policies that directly affect subordinate staff. Recommends changes to department policies and practices. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Sets priorities and supervises workflow.

In addition to the general and individual responsibilities of a police officer, as Sergeant, the incumbent will supervise, direct, evaluate, train and review actions of assigned personnel. Incumbent has direct responsibility for one or more of the following: Patrol squad, Investigations, Events, Training, Communications, University Safety Official, Community Services or other area.

Incumbent maintains records and prepares reports on police activities; may command a group of Police Officers during an emergency; may evaluate the performance of assigned employees and recommend disciplinary or commendatory action; may conduct special or confidential investigations requiring advanced operational skills; may assist Police Officers in the interpretation of laws and regulations including the proper reporting of crimes; and may perform the duties of higher classifications as required during emergencies and/or for training purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid experience performing all aspects of police officer functions.

• Solid knowledge of law, regulation and University policy regarding public safety and law enforcement functions.

• Solid knowledge of modern policing issues, philosophies, practices and trends as applied within the University environment.

• Solid ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing.

• Solid ability to take decisive action based upon sound judgment.

• Solid ability to supervise and train staff in the relevant and necessary aspects of their duties. Demonstrated knowledge of principles of supervision.

• Solid ability to operate computers and other relevant or specialized technology.

• Solid knowledge of use and legal application of firearms and other police weapons, equipment or tools.

• Ability to work rotating shifts in all weather conditions and during extended periods of disaster or civil disorder.

• Ability to safely operate motor vehicles and possess a valid California Driver's License.

• Solid ability to credibly represent the police department in an official capacity.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to confidentiality requirements of law enforcement information and personnel matters.

• Demonstrated skill working independently or working as part of a team, stimulating people to effective action to achieve goals and objectives, demonstrate a solid work ethic to peers and subordinates.

• Demonstrated excellent attention to detail and accuracy of numbers and calculations.

• Demonstrated skill in working well with diverse groups, peers, supervisors and management both internally and externally.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to confidentiality requirements of law enforcement information and personnel matters.

• Demonstrated ability to comply with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Incumbent must successfully complete a POST-certified Supervisory Course and achieve a minimum of two years law enforcement experience as a permanent first-level supervisor or higher and obtain their POST Supervisory Certificate at the end of their second year.

• Ability to successfully complete other training or prerequisites as required by regulation, law or policy.

• Successful medical and psychological evaluation required.

• Is at least 21 years of age and is legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

• Has no felony conviction or other legal restrictions on the ability to carry firearms or to perform other work responsibilities.

• Candidates will be fingerprinted and have background thoroughly investigated. Must be able to pass medical, drug, psychiatric or sociological exams, and a polygraph exam.

• Must be available to work alternate shifts, on-call assignments and/or work overtime.

• May be temporarily deployed pursuant to event/mutual-aid requests, including, but not limited to, at other UC Campuses.

• Must meet CANRA compliance requirement per "California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act ("CANRA," Penal Code sections 11164-11174.4).