Chief of Police

Kern Comunity College District-posted 3 months ago
$141,258 - $199,594/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA
1,001-5,000 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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Under general direction of the Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Chief of Police plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the Bakersfield College Police and College Safety Department at each campus location, including supervision of including sworn and non-sworn personnel, communications dispatch, parking program services, and emergency preparedness programs. The Chief provides leadership in emergency management, including planning, training, exercise, and regulatory compliance. The Chief partners and coordinates with the Kern Community College District Office on policies, procedures, and activities that intersect with campus safety, emergency management, and other areas of responsibility. In addition, the Chief serves as the primary College contact for emergency management, homeland security, and stakeholder engagement through outreach, training and education.

  • Provides Leadership and direction to the Bakersfield College Police and College Safety Department.
  • Advises college administrators on police and security matters.
  • Directs and oversees the College's emergency preparedness to ensure compliance with Incident Command Systems (ICS), National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), and Standardized Emergency Management Systems (SEMS).
  • Responds to major incidents reported to the Police Department and ensures that the Incident Commander is following Incident Command System/Standardized Emergency Management System (ICS/SEMS) protocol.
  • Assumes role as Incident Commander or other roles as needed for the situation and works closely with the District assigned emergency preparedness coordinator.
  • Consults with representatives of law enforcement, safety and disaster preparedness to improve interagency cooperation.
  • Develops department rules and regulations that are consistent with local, state and federal legal mandates for community college police departments.
  • Develops and implements a training program for staff in a variety of areas, including but not limited to jurisdiction, reporting procedures, use of force, weapons, laws of arrest and radio procedures.
  • Lead departmental strategic planning, policy development, and continuous quality improvement.
  • Promote transparency, accountability, and effective resource stewardship.
  • Prepares and administers the police department and college safety department budget, including staffing, equipment, and training resources.
  • Directs all aspects of campus law enforcement and public safety, including patrol, investigations, crime prevention, traffic and parking enforcement, and event security.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of strategic and work planning activities.
  • Develops programs, goals, and objectives to support the mission of the department and the College.
  • Coordinate drills and exercises with campus stakeholders and mutual aid partners.
  • Foster a campus culture of trust, fairness, and collaboration through community policing strategies.
  • Attend campus events and participate in shared governance and student life activities to strengthen campus-community relationships.
  • Establish strong partnerships with local law enforcement, fire, and emergency service providers.
  • Ensure professional development and ongoing training in de-escalation, bias-awareness, cultural competency, and conflict resolution.
  • Uphold professional standards consistent with POST, the Peace Officer's Bill of Rights, and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Provides leadership and demonstrates by example a community-policing model for Bakersfield College.
  • Directs emergency response operations for major and minor incidents occurring within the jurisdiction of Campus Police.
  • Oversees the development and presentation of training and informational programs for students, faculty, and staff in the areas of emergency preparedness, and best practices for campus safety and security.
  • Serves as the responsible agent of the College to ensure the collection, analysis, and timely submission of mandated crime reporting to the public.
  • Directs the preparation, maintenance, and retention of files and records related to Campus Police functions and activities.
  • Recommends improvement in campus police and security services and related policies and regulations.
  • Recruit, train, evaluate, counsel, discipline and supervise sworn and non-sworn staff in compliance with POST standards and college and District policies.
  • Instructs campus police and security personnel in pertinent District policies and appropriate community policing procedures.
  • Coordinates and supervises the scheduling and assignment of College Police and College Safety personnel and facilities.
  • Oversees the recruitment and training for the Student Worker Police Cadets Program.
  • Supervises and coordinates criminal investigations, including the interrogation of subjects, control, and appearance at hearings and trials.
  • Supervises and may participate in patrol, enforcement, and providing security for events and gatherings.
  • Reviews reports submitted by police and security personnel for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of action taken.
  • Prepares, submits, and presents special statistical and narrative reports to the Board of Trustees, President/Chancellor, and senior management staff as required.
  • Works effectively with people at all levels of the organization including management, faculty, staff, and students.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned and/or requested by senior administration.
  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in administration of justice, criminology, criminal justice, police science, law enforcement, public administration or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Five (5) years recent public law enforcement and investigative experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity at or above the level of police sergeant.
  • Possession of a certificate signifying completion of a course of training approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (California Penal Code, Section 832) prior to employment.
  • California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Supervisory Certificates.
  • Possession of valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificates.
  • Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse cultural, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of college students and individuals with disabilities.
  • Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • CA POST Management Certificate.
  • Documented experience in Emergency Management/Preparedness and Crisis Management.
  • Five (5) years of experience at a management level in a similar community college setting.
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability.
  • Robust voluntary benefits selection.
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