Lieutenant for Community Safety (P.O.S.T. Certified) - District

Peralta Community College District Careers•Oakland, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Community Safety/Chief, the Lieutenant plans, organizes, and directs the law enforcement and emergency management functions of the Peralta Community College District Community Safety Department. This role involves providing day-to-day supervision of related programs, personnel, and operations, and assuming command of the department in the Chief's absence. The Lieutenant assists with the implementation of policies, procedures, or agreements pertaining to department operations, performs specialized supervisory and Community Safety work, and enforces applicable federal, state, city, county, and district laws. Additionally, the position enforces rules and regulations governing the use of college buildings and grounds and investigates citizen complaints concerning the conduct of department employees.

Requirements

Possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate
Possess a P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate
Five (5) years of full-time law enforcement experience
Knowledge of modern methods of police administration
Knowledge of Community-Oriented Safety
Knowledge of Criminal law, investigation, and crime prevention methods
Knowledge of Applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities
Knowledge of Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training
Knowledge of Clery Act and its effects on campus policing
Knowledge of Extent and limitation of police powers
Oral and written communication skills
Public speaking techniques
First Aid and CPR methods
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Investigative techniques and practices
Record-keeping techniques
Use and maintenance of a firearm

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Possession of a P.O.S.T. Management Certificate

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct the law enforcement and emergency management functions of the Peralta Community College District Community Safety Department
Provide day-to-day supervision of related programs, personnel and operations
Assume the command of the department in the absence of the Chief
Assist with the implementation of policies, procedures or agreements pertaining to department operations
Perform specialized supervisory and Community Safety work as assigned
Enforce applicable federal, state, city, county and district laws
Enforce rules and regulations governing use of college buildings and grounds
Investigate citizen complaints concerning conduct of department employees
Direct law enforcement, security activity, and health and safety programs
Respond quickly, effectively and efficiently in emergencies or crisis situations
Provide a safe and secure working environment for staff and students
Conduct training and briefing sessions and various classroom presentations
Provide protection to District facilities and property
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Administer first aid in emergency situations
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Work independently with little direction
Plan and organize work
Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed records and reports related to the department