Description
Under the direction of the assigned manager, act as working shift supervisor and participate in patrol, criminal, internal and administrative investigations, disciplinary actions; and supervise assigned staff and oversee the day-to day operation of assigned programs or functions.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the full or first line supervisory sworn office class allocated only to the District Police Department. The District Police Sergeant is responsible for serving as a supervisor and participating in patrol, criminal, internal and administrative investigations, disciplinary actions.
Responsibilities and Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction of the assigned manager, act as working shift supervisor and participate in patrol, criminal, internal and administrative investigations, disciplinary actions; and supervise assigned staff and oversee the day-to day operation of assigned programs or functions.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the full or first line supervisory sworn office class allocated only to the District Police Department. The District Police Sergeant is responsible for serving as a supervisor and participating in patrol, criminal, internal and administrative investigations, disciplinary actions.
Responsibilities and Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Serve as a shift supervisor; plan, direct, and supervises the assigned patrol, dispatch and law enforcement staff and activities during an assigned shift.
Knowledge of:
- Police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation, identification techniques, and emergency response
- Concepts pertaining to the preparation of police records and reports.
- Criminal law pertaining to the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases. Pertinent laws and codes.
- Principles and practices of supervision, leadership, training, performance evaluations, and human resources management.
- Methods and techniques pertaining to writing reports, writing professional level correspondence, providing testimony in court, making presentations, and conducting trainings.
- Departmental and District policies and procedures.
Ability to:
- Supervise, coordinate, schedule, evaluate, and train subordinates; and serve as an effective leader over assigned staff.
- Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.
- Read, interpret, explain, follow, and apply laws and regulations.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports.
- Maintain positive working relationships with prosecutors and representatives of other law enforcement agencies or outside agencies.
- Work constructively to resolve conflict and develop a consensus.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, linguistic, and ethics backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff as demonstrated by skills and abilities in cultural responsiveness and cultural humility.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
Education:
Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Three years’ experience of law enforcement as a Post Certified Peace Officer with one year of leadership or supervisory experience.
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid unexpired California Commission on Peace Officer Standards (POST) Basic Course certificate or Basic Course POST certificate waiver, required.
- A valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required by the time of appointment.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid first aid/CPR certificate within 30 days of appointment.
- The incumbent may be required to work evenings (including attending board meetings) and other irregular hours including weekends and holidays.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the San Joaquin Delta College will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
Physical Demands:
Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; Stand and walk for extended periods of time; Run, walk over uneven surfaces; Climb stairs; Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch; Lift maximum weight allowed by OSHA standards; Safely operate motor vehicles in varied weather conditions and emergency or pursuit conditions.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee may have exposure to blood borne pathogens, possible fights and confrontations, and contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Hazards:
Work involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and heavy traffic conditions. Potential physical hazards include intervening in fights and other anti-social, illegal and violent behavior; and contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

