Police Sergeant

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The IRD for this job is: 10/28/2024

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is responsible for all law enforcement services, including maintenance of order, crime prevention and education programs, emergency preparedness and incident response, community policing, and participates in mutual aid agreements with neighboring law enforcement agencies and other UC campuses statewide. The police department also has responsibility for Emergency Management, Police Student Ambassador Program, crime prevention, and physical security systems. The Police Department is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation. The UC Santa Cruz Police Department seeks to hire individuals who embrace working within a diverse community, who can also: Communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty and community members who come to UC Santa Cruz from varied backgrounds; Foster trust, credibility and collaboration with the campus community; And demonstrate teamwork and collaboration that advances safety and security for the UC Santa Cruz community.

More information can be found at: https://police@ucsc.edu

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Police Lieutenant, the Police Sergeant will become a member of the department's management team and will be responsible for the supervision of a team of Police Officers. The Police Sergeant will supervise department employees engaged in patrol, traffic, criminal investigations, crime prevention, outreach, training and development, recruitment and hiring, and other department activities. A Police Sergeant will plan work schedules and patrol/investigative strategies, advise and train employees, facilitate clear and positive communication between subordinates and management, inspect and evaluate the work of employees, prepare and deliver employee performance evaluations, perform administrative duties, supervise and direct operations in the field and unit resources and other duties as required or assigned.

The Police Sergeant will be called upon to give presentations to our campus community, sit on committees involving the campus, city, or county, work dignitary protection details, conduct Internal Affairs Investigations, and supervise major campus events or incidents. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated detailed and fundamental knowledge of modern police methods, practices, and techniques with particular emphasis on the university environment; skills in working as part of a diverse team; ability to motivate others to effectively achieve department goals and objectives; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department members, neighboring agencies, and the campus community; possess excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills; the ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing to all levels of the organization; knowledge of relevant university-wide police policies and procedures; a strong commitment to cultural, gender and racial diversity, professional ethics and integrity, and understanding of and commitment to community-oriented policing, a self-starting and self-motivated work ethic, and a reliable attendance record.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $72.48/hour
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 3-4 days a week, 8 or 12 hours daily, 80 hours biweekly
• Days of the Week: M-F, Sat, Sun,
• Shift Includes: Days, nights, holidays, critical incidents

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: POLICE SERGEANT SUPV 2 (005314)

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

JOB DUTIES

40% - Supervision

• In addition to the general and individual responsibilities of an Officer, a Sergeant shall be responsible for maintaining standards and controls as prescribed by the University-wide Police Policies and Administrative Procedures, the University of California, Santa Cruz Policies and Procedures, University of California, Santa Cruz Police Policy Department Manual and General Orders and directives as set forth by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Supervise and direct the daily operation of the police patrol officers and other department members as assigned up to and including non-sworn dispatch, support staff, and students.
• Supervise payroll timekeeping and scheduling to ensure 24/7 patrol coverage; approve or deny Police Officer time-off requests and assign and monitor overtime as needed or required.
• Hold daily briefings with personnel; disseminate orders, policies, and procedures and issue directives to all assigned personnel. Ensure the adherence to these policies and procedures and the proper performance of assigned duties. Enforce rules, regulations, and policies and report violations of policies and procedures.
• Lead, supervise, and provide daily goal setting for personnel and units within their responsibility; lead personnel to meet the vision, mission, values, and goals of the department and the University's Principles of Community.
• Review and approve crime, investigative, and incident reports of subordinates to ensure correctness and thoroughness.
• Initiate police action, respond to calls for service, and respond to all calls that affect larger populations and take command of a scene until relieved.
• Assist in the development, maintain familiarity, and ensure correct interpretation and compliance with system-wide, campus, and department policies, procedures, and general orders.
• Ensure policy and legislative changes are reviewed with subordinates and recommend policy changes as needed.
• Review and evaluate reports, memoranda, letters, and other written communication to determine correctness, priority, and appropriateness and review and route daily supervisor's reports to keep apprised of team efforts.
• Inspect the performance of subordinates and units to ensure the efficient, effective, and proper performance of duties, providing appropriate corrective action when necessary in accordance with the appropriate labor agreements and personnel policies for staff members.
• Independently write performance evaluations. Meet and discuss performance evaluations with assigned personnel. Develop performance improvement plans (PIP) with management as needed.
• Mentor the police personnel on effective strategies to coach and improve performance.
• Initiate the immediate relief or suspension from duty of any officer or employee of the department when it is necessary to protect the welfare of the employee, the integrity of the department, or the safety of the community.
• Provide job training to ensure proper performance by assigned personnel.
• Oversee assigned projects, provide resource needs projections, and constantly evaluate project progression to ensure on-time completion.
• Work closely with and provide leadership to employees, providing functional supervision to those employees not directly under the Sergeant's supervision.
• Maintain records and forms.
• May be field incident commander for campus emergencies as assigned.

20% - Training & Development

• Schedule in-service training through the Departmental Training Manager on such matters including, but not limited to: laws of arrest, sexual harassment, in-custody arrests, firearms proficiency, and other operational concerns relevant to actual performance of a task.
• Train and assign work to new and continuing employees.
• Participate in CA POST and specialized training.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with other law enforcement agencies, organizations, and businesses through planning and coordination of mutual, available resources.
• Coordinate police activities with other University departments to achieve the University's overall goals and objectives.
• Maintain continuity and consistency of all department functions.
• Maintain departmental standards as outlined by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Establish team goals and objectives that are consistent with those set forth by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Oversee training and development of assigned personnel to ensure efficient, effective, and proper performance of duties and to facilitate professional development and succession opportunities.
• Create and facilitate job training ensuring departmental compliance with CA POST mandates and requirements.
• Provide and conduct one-on-one remedial training as necessary and provide proper recommendations for discipline if necessary.
• Attend community meetings to promote department goals and missions and community safety programs.
• Develop community-oriented policing and problem-solving programs as required.

20% - Resource Management

• Achieve effective manpower utilization in terms of scheduling and monitoring the organization to detect public/internal relations deficiencies.
• Monitor the material resources assigned for personnel use to ensure an adequate supply is maintained and that employees are properly using supplies and other resources per policy.
• Exercise fiscal control.
• Conduct daily, quarterly, and annual inspections of personnel, patrol vehicles, and Operations supplies and equipment, ensuring all equipment is in working order.
• Responsible for fleet maintenance, inventory control, equipment control, and other University-owned property.
• Complete collateral duties and specialty duties as assigned.
• Research, write, and administer grants for units and programs in the department.
• Conduct research, write professional papers, and prepare presentations as directed by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Participate in departmental long and short-range planning.
• Evaluate compliance with legislation, procedures, and "best practices." Develop and complete reports in compliance with training needs, the Clery Act, AB 1433, annual DOJ reports, and other compliance needs as prescribed by federal and state law and/or UC policy.
• Ensure the delivery of adequate and effective police services through internal auditing to meet regulatory requirements against standards set by federal and state law, UC policy, and POST guidelines.
• Manage risk through timely and practical dissemination of legislative changes, policy changes, and POST standards.
• Recognize opportunities to empower all members of the department in quality control and business improvement.

10% - Investigations, Safety & Security Planning

• Patrol in uniform; make arrests and transport prisoners.
• Conduct confidential investigations as assigned, both criminal and administrative.
• Receive and process both public and departmental complaints made against employees or departmental procedures. Keep the Chief of Police or designee advised. Complete internal affairs investigations or incident reviews as assigned. Make recommendations to management.
• Perform Professional Standards investigations.
• Conduct and/or coordinate crime scene investigations, process all evidence and investigative information, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects, identify suspects, make arrests, and recover lost or stolen property. Prepare crime and incident reports and conduct primary and follow-up investigations.
• Disseminate crime statistics and locations of criminal activity to maintain effective patrol strategies.
• Conduct sensitive internal investigations as directed, by completing fact-finding interviews with witnesses, documenting findings, and making recommendations for discipline.
• Partner with other law enforcement agencies to complete sensitive investigations and monitor the process and progress of the investigations completed.
• Serve as a representative on various community teams as assigned by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Prepare cases for court, including meeting with the District Attorney, testifying, and presenting evidence in court.
• Represent the department and provide coordination with other law enforcement agencies to assist with the protection of high-profile individuals.
• Coordinate, plan, staff, and develop operational plans for special events.
• Manage and coordinate department resources for all campus events that require a police presence. Coordinate mutual aid arrangements with other UC campuses, federal and state, and local agencies.
• Remain cognizant of proper, courteous, and informative behavior in representing the department to the media.
• Interpret, or arrange for the interpretation of law, policy, and procedures and the application thereof by members of the unit.

10% - Other Duties

• Comply with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
• Read and follow the UCSC Principles of Community.
• Comply with the university and/or department discrimination and harassment policy.
• Represent the department on interview panels with other university departments or local law enforcement agencies.
• Act as a liaison, when called upon, between the department and the news media during major emergencies or crimes.
• Participate in police officer hiring, screen applications, interview candidates, and provide selection recommendations to the Chief of Police or designee.
• Provide necessary command in the absence of a ranking officer; working such hours or performing such tasks as are assigned by a ranking officer and performing related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws and ordinances pertaining to apprehension, arrest, and prosecution; rules of search, seizure, and evidence, departmental rules, regulations, and employment.
• Knowledge of current principles, practices, and techniques of police organization, administration, supervision, and training.
• Knowledge of current police methods and procedures, including apprehension, arrest, criminal investigations, collection, presentation of evidence, and police record keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality requirements of law enforcement and personnel information.
• Experience with crowd management, intervention, and control tactics.
• Knowledge of laws pertaining to civil liability, privacy, and human resources practices.
• Experience supervising sworn officers as a commissioned police officer in a recognized law enforcement agency and make field-based operational decisions.
• Knowledge of supervisor techniques managing personnel in a collective bargaining environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare budgets and work within budgetary allowances.
• Demonstrated ability to administer programs with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer systems and software to prepare documents.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate responsibility with commensurate authority to hold staff accountable.
• Demonstrated ability to listen, observe, and ask questions to understand the diverse perspectives, interests, and underlying needs of others.
• Understanding of the principles, procedures, and legal constraints for conducting background and internal investigations.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing to all levels of management, staff, and a diverse campus community and compose well-written narratives, reports, memos, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret legal and technical documents written in standard English (correspondence, penal codes, contract language, manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, situations, practices, or procedures to define the objective, identify patterns, tendencies, or relationships, and formulate logical conclusions, solutions, alternatives, and implications.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities while addressing deadlines or competing requirements; organize information and people to optimize efficiency.
• Demonstrated knowledge of use and care of firearms assigned for use to departmental sworn.
• Demonstrated ability to direct the daily functions, utilizing contemporary leadership practices and problem-solving strategies, collaborating for best solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with the campus community, general public, diverse groups, peers, supervisors, and management.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics and integrity, promoting good public relations and customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional demeanor under stressful conditions and make good decisions under rapidly changing conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to demonstrate good judgment in decision-making, upholding unpopular decisions when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to make oral group presentations to persuade others to accept a specific opinion, provide information, and communicate complex ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate resource needs, both impromptu and planned, and work with department personnel, UC departments, first responder agencies, and the community.
• Demonstrated experience leading, managing, and setting goals for personnel; Ability to work as part of a team to support and encourage the department's community-oriented policing and problem-solving philosophy.
• Demonstrated ability to use authority fairly and equitably; maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, hostility, and indifference.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a strong commitment to the principles of community and public service.
• Demonstrated experience following the chain of command and dutifully following orders; work toward goals set by the department administration to implement policy, procedure, and protocol for improving public safety and community services.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of ordinances and regulations with the University of California or higher education setting including applicable union contracts and university personnel policies.
• Prior law enforcement experience with the University of California or higher education setting.
• Working knowledge of the university community, including physical structure, operational hierarchy, conflict history, and patterns of criminal behaviors.
• Experience coordinating and facilitating job-related training.
  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check and a pre-hire credentialing check.
• Must pass a background investigation to ensure the applicant is of good moral character [GC 1031(d)] and be free of any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer [GC*1031(f)] so that nothing in his/her background is inconsistent with performing peace officer duties. The background investigation is also conducted to ensure that the applicant meets the minimum selection requirements of Commission Regulation 1953 and Government Code Section 1031. The applicant will be subjected to an identity/fingerprint check and criminal history check; Felony convictions or certain misdemeanor convictions that are disqualifying per CA GC sections 1029, 1030, 1031 (c), California Penal Code section 29805, and 18 USC 922 (d) (9); physical ability testing, drug screening, medical screening, psychological testing, treadmill stress test, and may be subject to a deception detection examination such as a polygraph or voice stress test, and/or a pre-offer personality test.
• Must pass comprehensive medical and psychological pre-placement exam established by the University, state, and federal law for Police Officers.
• Must have vision of 20/100 correctable to 20/30, with normal color vision.
• Must have physical health, strength, and agility necessary to meet the physical demands of police work, as determined by a medical exam based on current CA-POST guidelines.
• Must possess a current CPR certificate.
• Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and be able to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Interviewees will be required to provide a current DMV record.
• Eligible candidates must have experience at the rank of Police Officer or higher for at least 3 years and possess a current CA POST intermediate certificate. Candidates are not eligible to apply if they have been medically retired in a sworn classification from any public safety agency. Those awarded a CA POST Intermediate Certificate and have a 3-year or longer break in service must have a current certificate through a POST requalification course.
• Must be 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• Ability to walk multiple nightly rounds on uneven surfaces and repeatedly climb stairs.
• Ability to work long periods of time in wilderness conditions and to travel to remote areas.
• Ability to perform work in a rugged physical environment and inclement weather with challenging infrastructure requirements.
• Ability to walk to and work in remote areas with rugged terrain, heavy brush, biting and stinging insects, bears and mountain lions.
• Poison Oak is present. Incumbent must be willing to take the measures required to work in contact with and cut/remove poison oak.
• Ability to do occasional work in confined spaces such as attics and trenches while bending, stooping and/or kneeling with the possibility of being exposed to live electrical circuits and machinery.
• Must have the ability to: operate a vacuum, floor scrubber, and polisher; use cleaning chemical compounds; perform essential custodial duties including dumping bags into dumpster or moving equipment and materials with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work in conditions of variable temperature/weather with possible exposure to strong, unpleasant odors, high levels of noise and vibrations, and exposure to dust and allergens.
• Ability to successfully work with and around a variety of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders with or without accommodation.
• Ability to conduct outdoor site visits, including use of required personal protective equipment, as required to conduct investigations, inspections, or view work in place.
• Ability to sustain exposure to dusty, noisy environments and inclement weather as necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Ability to work a variable schedule.
• Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• Ability to occasionally work overtime with little or no advance notice.
• Ability to work on-call.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours as necessary.
• Ability to work overtime including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs, and work an alternate work schedule shift as required.
• Selected candidate will be required to take a TB test.
• Selected candidate will be required to provide proof of negative TB test.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Clery Act: This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); required to report crimes, incidents, and disciplinary referral statistics as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC * 1092(f)).
• Ability to work safely in areas where hazardous materials are present or stored.
• Ability to wear a respirator in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 8, 5144.
• Ability to wear proper safety attire (long pants, closed-toe shoes, etc.) and personal protective equipment common in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to read signs and follow directions on labels that are written in English as well as ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and the proper use of chemical compounds.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• Will be required to wear a University provided uniform.
• Must wear uniform and equipment including but not limited to: utility belt, handgun, ammunition, baton, flashlight, handcuffs, and wear Kevlar vest at all times.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.
• UCSC is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) are strictly prohibited on any UCSC-owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential spaces.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

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