Executive Director of Community Safety/Chief - District

Peralta Community College District Careers • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Deputy Chancellor/Chief Operating Officer, the Executive Director, Community Safety/Chief is responsible for the leadership and oversight of district-wide safety/security and emergency management operations and activities. This executive level administrative position is also responsible for the development, implementation, and management of safety and security programs and services at each college site. This includes but is not limited to security, health and safety, fire safety, emergency management and parking management. Ensure we are following all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to campus safety. Ensure that day-to-day security, public safety functions, and new initiatives are aligned with the District’s Mission and Strategic Plan. The Executive Director provides focus and attention on emergency management programs and goals, to include the development and maintenance of key documents, emergency exercises and plans, training, response aspects and resources in accordance with regulatory compliance obligations and industry best practices. Serves as primary point of contact for emergency management, local law enforcement agenciesand stakeholder engagement via outreach, training and education opportunities. WORK SCHEDULE This is a full-time position with a work schedule of five days and 40 hours/week. Duties are performed 12 months a year. May be required to work some evenings, nights and weekends depending on the needs of the department.

Requirements

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degreepreferred) from an accredited institution in administration of justice, political science, police science, behavioral science, business or public administration, or a closely related field.
• Supervisory P.O.S.T. Certificate (Executive P.O.S.T Certificate preferred).
• Ten (10) years of successful work experience of increasing responsibility in law enforcement or security services that has included at least two years of management and supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
• Skill in training, supervising, and evaluating the work of others.
• Demonstrated skills in oral communication, including persuasive communication and giving clear, concise instructions.
• Demonstrated skill in written communication.
• Completion of Emergency Management Institute courses IS 100, IS 200, IS 300, IS 400, IS 700, and IS 800.
• Skill in the use of a variety of computer software to compose and prepare data analysis, reports, summaries, correspondence and other materials.
• Possession of an American Red Cross First-Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ( CPR ) certificate.
• Possession of a California Driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one) and the ability to drive a motor vehicle to off-campus locations.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive community safety program, including law enforcement, crime prevention, fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, disaster preparedness, code compliance, and associated programs, services, and operations.
• Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Knowledge of law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs, including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, care and custody of persons and property, and crime prevention.
• Knowledge of fire science theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of emergency service operations, including fire suppression, fire prevention, fire investigation, and emergency medical response.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency management, response, and recovery.
• Knowledge of operational characteristics of police and fire apparatus and equipment.
• Knowledge of recent court decisions and how they affect department operations.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of public relations.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of law enforcement and security service resources available in Alameda County.

Responsibilities

• leadership and oversight of district-wide safety/security and emergency management operations and activities
• development, implementation, and management of safety and security programs and services at each college site
• focus and attention on emergency management programs and goals
• Serves as primary point of contact for emergency management, local law enforcement agenciesand stakeholder engagement via outreach, training and education opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive