Chief of Police and Campus Safety

Chief Of Police And Campus Safety

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA

Continuous

One exempt, full-time, district and categorically funded, POST certified classified administrator position, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year on the Oceanside campus. The work schedule will generally be Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm. The person selected for this position will be subject to assignment to any district facility during any hours of operation.

Salary Range : 14 (classified administrators)

Compensation : The starting salary for this position is $129,207 per year (Range 14, step 1) on the 2021-2022 salary schedule for classified administrators.

Employees must make arrangements for the direct deposit of paychecks into the financial institution of their choice, via electronic fund transfer.

A full benefits package which includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans for employee and dependents; $100,000 employee life insurance; other optional coverages; and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Please note that membership is in school CalPERS, not safety CalPERS.

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 Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

1. Application on which you list all relevant experience.

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and experience.

3. A cover letter addressed to the "Screening and Interview Committee" specifically describing how your experience aligns with the representative duties and desirable qualifications.

4. Transcripts of college coursework which provide evidence of meeting the minimum qualifications as stated in this job posting. Unofficial or legible photocopies are acceptable. If a degree(s) was earned, the transcripts must state that the degree was awarded. Any degree / coursework used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Post-secondary Accreditation.

If your degree(s) is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. To view a list of agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, go to https : / / www.ctc.ca.gov / docs / default-source / leaflets / cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=6. Transcripts or translations in English still require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

5. If you have your POST management course certificate, please attach it as document type : "Certificate / License 1."

6. If you have your California POST-certified Internal Affairs Investigation course certificate, please attach it as document type : "Certificate / License 2."

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.

Offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon 1) proof of being fully vaccinated

• for COVID-19 or requesting and receiving approval for a medical or religious exemption; 2) successful completion of a pre-employment POST physical exam at district expense; 3) submission of a current tuberculosis test clearance; 4) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 5) successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, including a psychological evaluation; 6) fingerprint clearance; and 7) approval by the Board of Trustees.
• Individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (e.g. Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson and Johnson [J&J / Janssen).

Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.

Under direction, provide leadership, and plan, organize, coordinate and direct the operations and activities of the College Police and Safety Department; direct law enforcement, security activities, traffic / parking management, community engagement and emergency preparedness programs; provide protection to district facilities and property, and a secure working environment for staff and students.

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. Duties are identified by law enforcement pillars which reflect the district's mission, vision, values, goals and commitments.

Management

Plan, organize, coordinate and direct all district police functions, including patrol, law enforcement, investigations, Internal Affairs, Communications Center, traffic / parking, recordkeeping, emergency preparedness and response and related support services.

Develop and maintain equity-minded goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards in compliance with federal, state and departmental rules and regulations and to ensure consistency and alignment with the district's commitment to a racially just, trauma-informed policing approach, emphasizing innovation, creativity, transparency, open communication and community engagement at all levels.

Plan, organize and evaluate the performance of the police department and staff that supports achieving the department's and district's mission, objectives and values, and ensure a high-performance, service-oriented work environment.

Maintain strong relationships with key campus stakeholders and law enforcement agencies; work creatively and collaboratively to address the needs of disproportionately impacted and minoritized populations including Latinx and Chicanx communities, Black and African American communities, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, Native American communities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer / questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities, veteran communities, former foster youth, adult students, and students from low socioeconomic statuses, undocumented / mixed status / DACA., reduce disparities, and help create a racially just campus climate.

Create a supportive culture of holistic wellness that directly addresses the mental health of officers so that they can best serve students and the campus community.

Manage departmental professional development activities and trainings such as de-escalation, use of force, implicit bias, mental health, the impacts of trauma, and the history of policing trainings.

Develop and manage the budget and other financial measures of the Police Department.

Establish and monitor administrative controls and coordinate inspections and audits; complete mandated reporting and notifications.

Direct the analysis of data and statistics, analyze data and identify additional departmental needs.

Develop data-informed action plans and process improvements based on aggregated and disaggregated data.

Community Policing and Crime Reduction

Coordinate the department's community-oriented policing and direct crime prevention programs.

Assist in the development of community approaches for planning, implementing, and responding to complex crisis situations, identify problems and collaborate on implementing solutions that produce meaningful results for the community.

Act as a department spokesperson to the media and direct departmental public information efforts.

Lead forums and meetings that foster positive community interaction and encourages input about the department's programs and services

Conduct intentional outreach to the district's disproportionately impacted and minoritized populations and ensure that culturally competent police-college community interactions are at the core of the department's community policing strategy.

Work with the campus community on updates and communication of policies and procedures to ensure transparency and increase understanding.

Coordinate and respond to social media threats, and student conduct issues related to technology and social media.

Emergency Preparedness & Training

Direct the development and implementation of emergency preparedness, terrorism response, disaster management plans, and other functions and programs.

Develop and conduct training workshops for the campus community.

Other Duties :

Participate in community civic efforts and service clubs to enhance the college's presence in the community; act as a college outreach speaker to service clubs, associations, businesses and corporations.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of :

Thorough understanding of theories, principles, practices, methods, and techniques of police administration, criminal justice, modern patrol and criminal investigation techniques, crime prevention, and critical incident management.

Knowledge of Federal, state and local laws, policies and directives applicable to areas of responsibility including National Institute Management System (NIMS), FCC and HIPPA requirements, Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security