Institutional Police Sergeant - City College of San Francisco

Job Description

Under direction of the Chief of Police or designee, supervises and is responsible for the work of subordinate law enforcement officers, security officers, and other civilian staff. Assists in the overall administration of an institution security program, and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: explaining and enforcing city and State laws and ordinances and coordination, explaining and interpreting institution security measures, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; making regular contacts with subordinate officers, other institution personnel, the San Francisco Police Department and others to obtain or furnish information concerning security regulations and violations thereof; preparing or supervising the preparation of daily and special reports of security activities. Oversees and/or assists with several key programs and initiatives, including the management of the parking enforcement program, CLERY reporting requirements, and the department's Training Program in compliance with POST. Manages the in-house training program and chairs hiring committees for all police department positions. Responsibilities extend to active participation in Shared Governance committees and assists with planning and scheduling police staffing for athletic and special events. Assists with payroll management and provides critical safety training, such as building evacuation team training and active shooter response training for employees and students. Additionally, attend POST approved training sessions, conduct shift briefings, and manage supply orders. Monitors contracts and payments for alarm systems, as well as the monitoring and upkeep of surveillance cameras. Role also includes community outreach, representing the department at law enforcement events and trainings, and participate in District emergency preparedness training efforts 

In accordance with District policy, the San Francisco Community College District Police Department is a sworn unarmed department. Employees are required to sign a memorandum acknowledging their understanding of the District’s policy in this regard.

Supervision Exercised: Incumbents in this classification supervise subordinate sworn and non-sworn staff.

Responsibilities and Job Duties:

1) Acts emergency operations manager in the absence of Institutional Police Lieutenant and Chief of College Police for the purpose of maintaining safety and implementing emergency procedures.
2) Administers first aid to students, staff and visitors (e.g. CPR, lacerations, etc.) for the purpose of
providing immediate emergency medical care and/or contacting additional assistance.
3) Arrests individuals engaging in illegal activities (e.g. theft, drug possession, vandalism, etc.) for the purpose of apprehending suspects to prevent further illegal activities.
4) Assists community law enforcement personnel for the purpose of supporting them during their work activities on campus.
5) Collaborates with community agencies (e.g. law enforcement, courts, health care, social services, etc.) for the purpose of addressing individual cases and taking required action regarding investigations, criminal activities, vandalism, etc. to ensure safety and security of the school site and people within.
6) Communicates with students, staff, and visitors (e.g. safety and security policies, enforcement
procedures, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring understanding of information and potential consequences of violation.
7) Enforces college policies as necessary (e.g. student ticketing, disciplinary issues, etc.) for the purpose of implementing campus Police Department processes and student code of conduct.
8) Escorts students assigned personnel and/or visitors for the purpose of providing direction, ensuring safety, and providing site security.
9) Initiates necessary disciplinary action for the purpose of ensuring effective Police Department operations.
10) Investigates potential campus crimes and/or student related community incidents for the purpose of resolving conflicts, taking appropriate action, and/or referring to outside agency for resolution.
11) Monitors campus activity and student behavior during regular and special events (e.g. dances, sports activities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student compliance with established guidelines, regulatory requirements, and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, and secure facility.
12) Oversees department activities and day-to-day operations (e.g. reviews and edits officer reports, vehicle maintenance, day watch officers, daily line ups, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring department activities are completed in accordance with established policies, laws and regulations.
13) Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. (e.g. crime prevention training,
weaponless defense, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
14) Patrols college facilities (e.g. grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lots, etc.) for the
purpose of providing visibility, maintaining security, and deterring criminal activities.
15) Performs inspections for the purpose of ensuring accurate processes and operations.
16) Prepares a variety of documents (e.g. incident reports, activity logs, memos, letters, procedures, citations, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
17) Presents information in a variety of settings (e.g. classrooms, college trainings, staff orientations, etc.) for the purpose of informing individuals of campus security guidelines, crime prevention and safety information, and implementing law enforcement procedures and individual rights.
18) Provides a variety of institutional processes (e.g. traffic and parking control, necessary inventory
including equipment, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining efficient traffic flow, use of parking lot/s, and equipment operation.
19) Recommends improvements (e.g. Department procedures and policies, etc.) for the purpose of
improving Police Department services.
20) Reports safety issues or concerns to the maintenance department (e.g. broken fixtures, insufficient lighting, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment which is free of hazards.
21) Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources regarding campus security issues (e.g. permitted parking, complaints, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, direction, and solutions.
22) Responds to a variety of situations (e.g. accidents, injuries, vandalism, suspicious activities, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and security concerns.
23) Schedules work hours and assignments for the purpose of ensuring adequate staffing for regular operations and special events.
24) Testifies in court proceedings (e.g. traffic citations, vehicle accidents, burglaries, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding alleged illegal activity.
25) Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effectivefunctioning of the work unit.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
High School diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)

Experience:
Three (3) years of experience as a police officer, member of a military police unit or other work
involving the safeguarding of life and property.

License and Certification:
Possession of a valid California driver license
Possession of a Basic P.O.S.T Certificate issued by California Department of Justice,
Commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training.

Substitution:
Possession of an associate degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited college or university
may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

California POST Intermediate Certificate
California POST Supervisory Certificate
3 years experience as a Sworn Police Officer

Application Procedure:

Your application MUST include the following documents to be considered for this recruitment. To upload these items, please use the "Additional attachments" function within the application process.

• Cover letter expressing your interest in the position, specifically indicating how you meet the Minimum and Desirable Qualifications as listed in this announcement
• Current Resume
• Copy of a valid California driver's license and certifications
• Educational Verification

Verification of Education: Verification of qualifying education must include copies of transcripts, diplomas or certificates posting your degree(s) and Major(s). If verification cannot be obtained, the applicant must submit a signed statement explaining why such verification cannot be obtained.
Requests for waiver will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Foreign degree(s)/coursework used as qualifying to meet minimum qualifications must be evaluated by a foreign degree evaluation services organization, before an application can be processed. Please contact the CCSF Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660 for evaluation sources. Failure to submit the required verification or request for waiver with the application at the time of filing will result in rejection of the application.

Verification of Experience: Verification may be requested at any time during this recruitment and selection process. If requested, verification of experience needed to qualify must be submitted on the employer’s letterhead and indicate the name of the applicant, job title, dates of employment, hours/week, and duties performed and must be signed by the supervisor and/or appropriate company representative.
Verification of experience may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant must submit a signed statement with the application explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will be considered on an case-by-case basis. Failure to submit the required verification or request for a waiver at the time of verification is requested may result in the rejection of the application.

Oral Examination:

1. Candidates will be interviewed to evaluate their interpersonal effectiveness, oral communication and information processing abilities. The oral interview will be rated by subject matter experts, who will make recommendations as to which candidates should proceed in the selection process.

2. Background Investigation:
Candidates must complete and pass an employment, character and background investigation to determine fitness for employment as an Institutional Police Officer. A comprehensive personal history statement must be completed, and all statements by the candidates are subject to verification. Candidates will be required to pass a polygraph test, a drug test and a psychological screening. Applicants who are untruthful during their background investigation will be disqualified.
 

A review of judicial and driving records will be conducted. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment, and have a current history of careful and responsible motor vehicle operation. Prior negligent operator probation, license suspension, drunk, reckless, or hit and run driving, or multiple moving violations may be cause for disqualification, regardless of where they occurred. At the time of application or thereafter, any type of vehicle-related probation, or driving without a valid license, or driving without insurance will be disqualified.
 

3. Medical Examination:
Prior to appointment, candidates must be determined by a licensed physician to be free from any physical condition that would adversely affect the ability to perform the duties of a Peace Officer. Candidates must pass a medical examination by a designated City physician and must meet minimum standards for hearing, color vision, visual acuity and other prescribed physical standards. The applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position as construed upon the medical evaluation may be a cause for rejection.

Additional Information

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @ccsf.edu, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ .

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Applications materials including the cover letter and the updated resume will be reviewed for relevant qualifying experience.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the requirements for this position will be invited to participate in the selection process.  

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed an invitation to interview. Qualified applicants who are selected for an interview will be notified of the exact date and time.

The department may implement screening mechanisms in order to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position.  Only applicants most closely meeting the needs of the department will be invited to continue in the selection process.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all steps in the selection process. 

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Benefits:

1.  Additional Days Off with Pay. As stipulated in the appropriate bargaining agreements and board resolutions, Classified employees working full-year (260 days/year) work schedules are granted, as paid days off, the days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, as well as an additional five (5) paid days off during spring break. Eligible school-term-only (STO) employees who are not scheduled to work the designated days between Christmas and New Year’s Day shall be granted three (3) paid days off to be scheduled by mutual agreement between the employee and supervisor. Eligible school- term-only (STO) employees who are not scheduled to work the days designated as Spring Break will not be paid for these days off.

2.  New employees hired on or after October 1, 2013 will contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF).

3. Institutional Police positions in the San Francisco Community College District are eligible for membership in the California Public Employee’s Retirement Systems (CalPERS). These positions DO NOT participate in the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS).

Contact: 

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Shinmi Kang., City College of San Francisco, Human Resources Classified Unit, by email at [email protected].

ADA Statement:  

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

EEO Statement: 

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected].

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.