Police Sergeant

Police Sergeant

MiraCosta College

Salary : $97,434.00 - $102,795.00 Annually

Location : Oceanside, CA

Closing Date : Continuous

Two regular, full-time positions, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year on the Oceanside campus, San Elijo campus, Community Learning Center, and / or Technology Career Institute. The work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 00 PM OR 3 : 00 PM - 11 : 00 PM, subject to rotation. The person selected for this position will be subject to assignment to any district facility during any hours of operation.

MiraCosta College requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to promote a safe and healthful workplace for employees and to promote the health and safety of our campus community. Unvaccinated employees are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe disease. This causes greater risk to their personal health and unnecessary disruption to the college community that depends on college programs and services. As of August 23, 2021, all employees must submit proof of vaccination or request and receive approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. For more information, please visit https : / / www.miracosta.edu / covid / covid-vaccination-requirements.html.

Annual compensation is based on salary range 34, step 1 or 2 on the 2023-2024 classified salary schedule. Initial step placement will be determined based on directly related experience, with annual salary step increases up to step 5. In addition, after five years of district service, employees earn a longevity stipend that increases over time.

Total annual compensation includes annual salary, the district's average annual health and welfare benefit cost, and the district's retirement contributions (CalPERS).

MiraCosta College offers an array of benefits to eligible employees.

The district pays 100% of the cost of medical, dental and vision insurance for eligible employees and dependents

$100,000 life insurance policy

Up to $250 of benefit credits per month to help pay for a variety of voluntary benefit options, such as supplemental life insurance, disability coverage, and health care / dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)

Vacation, sick leave, and up to 18 paid holidays

State pension system retirement benefits (CalPERS)

Free and confidential employee assistance program

Wellness Program

Participation in the District's Early Retirement Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition fee reimbursement

Position Term in Months : 12

Application Procedure :

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following documents directly in the online system and finish applying and receive a confirmation number. The submission deadline for the first screening of applications is 11 : 59 pm on Friday, July 7, 2023.

1. Application on which you list all relevant experience.

2. Cover letter addressed to the "Screening and Interview Committee" specifically describing how your experience aligns with the Essential Duties, Other Duties, and Desirable Qualifications.

3. Current resume summarizing your educational background and experience.

4. Photocopy of your California Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate attach this document to the "Certificate / License 1" link.

Offer of employment to the persons selected for these assignments is contingent upon the following :

1. Legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law (per SB 960; effective 1 / 1 / 23).

2. Be at least 21 years of age.

3. Be fingerprinted for purposes of searching local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any conviction information (per California Government Code 1031c).

4. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

5. Successful completion of a pre-placement physical exam at district expense and submission of a current, negative tuberculosis (TB) test clearance.

6. Fulfillment of the minimum qualifications, licenses and other requirements listed in this job posting.

7. Proof of being fully vaccinated

• for COVID-19 or requesting and receiving approval for a medical or religious exemption.

The screening and interview committee will review application materials for up to three to four weeks following the first screening date. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone; those not selected for interview will be notified by e-mail once interview candidates have been scheduled.

Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.

Basic Function :

Under direction, plan, supervise and participate in the work of police officers and non-sworn police personnel; provide administration and leadership in the practice of community policing to the police officers and non-sworn police personnel; perform investigative and protective duties; maintain and review records, reports and statistics; oversee background investigation team, criminal investigation team and the department's training teams; act as the department's Internal Affairs Investigator; oversee the Sex Offender Registration program; may act as Chief of Police in their absence; and perform related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics :

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. Ensure consistency and alignment with the district's commitment to a racially just, trauma-informed policing approach, emphasizing innovation, creativity, and transparency.

2. Plan, assign, schedule, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned staff; with staff, develop, implement and monitor operational plans to achieve assigned unit objectives; provide input to the annual budget; make purchases and other expenditures in accordance with district procedures and monitor performance against the annual budget; participate in developing, implementing and evaluating plans, processes and procedures to achieve established goals and objectives in accordance with department standards; prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.

3. Interview and participate in selecting new unit staff; supervise and evaluate staff performance; establish performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitor performance and provide training, coaching and mentoring for performance improvement, in accordance with district human resources policies and labor contract agreements.

4. Provide day-to-day leadership and work with staff to ensure a high-performance, service-oriented work environment that supports achieving district and division mission, commitment, values, objectives and service standards; enforce the maintenance of safe working conditions and ensure safe work practices are followed by staff; provide leadership to ensure a fair and open work environment in accordance with the district's mission, goals and values.

5. In addition to performing all of the duties of a police officer, supervise by radio or in person police response to a variety of law enforcement situations, provide guidance and direction to officers using an equity-minded and trauma informed approach, and interpret points of procedure, policy and regulations for the conduct of peace officer duties; manage major incidents as incident commander; supervise and coordinate crime scene activities, guide / direct officers and ensure crowd control and the protection of evidence and the scene.

6. Conduct rollcall briefing, assign vehicles and patrols, inspect personnel and equipment, respond to major incidents, and coordinate services with other police agencies.

7. Prepare and maintain a wide variety of reports, records and logs and review / approve those prepared by subordinate officers; ensure officer compliance with department policies, procedures and regulations through the audit process and the inspection of logs and reports; recommend and implement new policies and procedures; maintain and update policy and procedure manuals; assist with annual audits from the California Department of Justice and other regulating and certifying authorities.

8. Conduct and supervise investigations into criminal acts occurring on or around district property, including city buses while on campus; identify, detain and apprehend criminal suspects;