Sergeant, University Police

at  California State University San Bernardino

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) academy and a Basic Course Certificate.
• Three or more years of active law enforcement experience.
• Completion of a P.O.S.T. Supervisory Program is desirable or must be completed within one year of appointment.
• Possess valid California Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Basic POST certificate (Must provide POST proof of “POST eligibility” number in accordance with SB 2 and SB 960, complaint with California Government Code 1029 & 1031, prior to employment).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• This classification is the highest level in the Police Series and is a first line supervisory classification, requiring a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of law enforcement methods and procedures, criminal codes and laws, and investigative techniques and procedures.
• Work assignments include primary supervisory responsibility for a shift, program, unit or task force, and general law enforcement and specialized work assignments performed by other positions in this series.
• Incumbents require graduation from a P.O.S.T. academy, a Basic Course Certificate, and four or more years of active law enforcement experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current crime prevention techniques.
• Ability to supervise other officers and make decisions that are legally and constitutionally correct.
• Ability to give oral presentation in front of diverse groups of individuals and represent the Department in a positive manner.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with the campus community.
• Ability to provide effective leadership, training and direction to assigned personnel. Ability to maintain accurate time records and prepare statistical reports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree.
• Minimum (2) years of prior supervisory experience in the form of formal supervisor position, team leader, or acting supervisory roles is preferred.
• Possession of a P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate or the ability to obtain within one (1) years of appointment.
• Possession of a P.O.S.T Intermediate Certificate. Advanced P.O.S.T is highly desirable.

• Supervision: Supervise assigned sworn and non-sworn personnel through an on scene presence. Review and approve clear and comprehensive written reports and documents. Receive input from members of the campus community, etc. Function as on-duty Watch Commander. Responsible for supervising all departmental field activities during an assigned shift.
• General Law Enforcement: Enforce laws, rules and regulations; act as a team leader on criminal investigations and other incidents; make arrests; conduct interviews; transport prisoners; testify in court proceedings as required. Patrol the campus and surrounding areas on foot or using motor vehicles. Investigate traffic collisions and other problems; issue citations; provide safety escorts; respond to radio calls and other duties as assigned. Write reports to accurately describe events; draft diagrams of locations or scenes. Respond to situations involving illness or injury; provide first aid or emergency medical care or assessment at the level of training provided to the employee.
• Training: Provide on the job training, development, and evaluation to assigned staff and oversee training conducted by others. This includes general oversight of Field Trainees on an assigned shift, and coordination with Field Training Officers involved. Conduct roll-call training at beginning of each shift. Conduct safety training and monitor workplace conditions for safety hazards.
• Administrative: Various departmental assignments, including planning and scheduling, assignments to represent the department at meetings, on committees and task forces.
• Other classification related duties as assigned.