Police Sergeant (Non- Exempt)

Santa Rosa Junior College

Salary: $8,925.00 - $10,848.00 Monthly

Job Type: Management

Job Number: 25-01481

Location: Sonoma County, CA

Department: Finance and Administrative Services

Closing: Continuous

Description

FILING DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. Initial round of application review is April 16, 2025. Applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration.

It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted by the filling deadline in order to be given consideration.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE: The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the screening committee:

Application Review Deadline: April 16, 2025
First Round of Interviews: Week of April 28, 2025
Finalist Interviews: May 6, 2025
Desired Start Date : May 12, 2025

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $8,925.00 - $10,848.00 per month (2024/2025 Management Salary Schedule);maximum salary placement of $9,840.00 is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials. An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree.
Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
Leave/Holiday time: Management employees earn 1 day of sick leave and 1.8333 days of vacation for each month worked. They are also entitled to holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year).

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Police Lieutenant, serve as first-line supervisor for police officers, community service officers, dispatchers, and support staff; enforce District policies, procedures, and safety regulations and applicable local, Federal, and State laws and ordinances; provide and supervise Department services District-wide; perform specialized police work; train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

Essential Functions

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

Serve as Watch Commander for assigned shifts; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions.
Perform specialized police work; assess and supervise the need for use of deadly force and less lethal force options including physical control holds, chemical weapons, impact weapons, and firearms.
Patrol District properties and surrounding areas by vehicle, bicycle, or foot to establish positive rapport and cooperative relationships with the public and members of the District community; deter, locate, reprimand, detain, cite, and/or arrest persons committing crimes, creating disruptions, or violating District policies or procedures.
Conduct and/or supervise criminal and civil investigations, evidence collection and maintenance; review reports and provide feedback; write complex criminal, civil, and incident reports; maintain accurate and complete records and reports; respond to subpoenas; testify in court.
Operate department and law enforcement computer systems and programs; operate police vehicles, mobile data terminals, police radios, and other police equipment.
Perform and/or supervise special assignments such as, emergency disaster planning, cadet program, evidence and property, crime prevention, gang suppression, Field Training Officers program, investigations, parking and transportation programs and in-service training.
Confer with legal counsel, and other staff regarding police department and District issues; make recommendations to correct problems.
Provide non-police related support services, such as locking and unlocking buildings and facilities, call-outs of maintenance, grounds, custodial, faculty and staff for incidents occurring during evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Supervise the District's emergency preparedness procedures to include evacuation of buildings and facilities, securing perimeters, coordination of fire, medical, communication, utilities, and other emergency services.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with local, State, and Federal law enforcement and criminal justice agencies; District Attorney's office, and the courts.
Oversee and supervise critical incidents in the absence of the Lieutenant or Chief of Police.
Serve as a member in District, community, Federal, and State meetings, task forces, and committees; represent the District and department; attend mandatory P.O.S.T., department, and in-service training to maintain required law enforcement standards.
Make recommendations to the Lieutenant and the Chief of Police on department budget, staffing, and operational efficiency and service; prepares reports as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Law enforcement and safety principles, practices and techniques.
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing the functions of a Police Department including Peace Officer Bill of Rights.
Principles and procedures of supervision and State mandated law enforcement sworn and non-sworn personnel training standards.
Law enforcement computer operating systems, software programs, and technology for integrated fire, access control, and security systems.
Community-Oriented Policing (C.O.P.) and educational law enforcement principles, practices, techniques, and mandates.
District mission and vision statements, shared governance practices, accreditation process, and principles of governance in the California Community College System.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.

ABILITY TO:

Train, supervise, and evaluate, staff.
Work independently and make sound judgments and decisions.
Enforce applicable laws, rules, policies, protocols, conduct investigations, and handle violent, mentally ill, and dangerous individuals.
Patrol District properties inside and outside and surrounding areas by foot, bicycle, or vehicle.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Understand and interpret District employee labor contracts.
Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.
Plan and organize work.
Work independently with little direction.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive records and reports.
Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by Human Resources, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)

EDUCATION:

Associate's degree including significant course work in criminal justice, law enforcement or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Increasingly responsible experience as a sworn police officer.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Intermediate certificate.

Incumbents must complete minimum required hours of advanced officer course work and remain current in P.O.S.T. requirements.

Incumbents must be able to successfully complete a P.O.S.T. Supervisory course and obtain a P.O.S.T. Supervisory certificate within two (2) years of appointment.

Valid California driver's license.
POST Background Investigation to include:
a. Extensive background check including a polygraph examination

b. A conditional job offer to initiate the final background clearances:

Psychological Evaluation
Pre-Employment POST Medical Examination

WORKING CONDITIONS- PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to utilize assigned equipment.

Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying heavy objects.

HAZARDS:

Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in anti-social, illegal and violent behavior.

Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

Firearms and other police-issued weapons or tools.

Application Procedures

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following

A completed Santa Rosa Junior College Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.
Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a supervisor.
A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.
Current Resume.
Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. A copy of a diploma may be submitted in addition to the transcripts. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (all pages) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution.

If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the Management Equivalency Application (Download PDF reader) and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered
Copy of valid Intermediate P.O.S.T. certificate.
A valid California Driver's License or the ability to obtain one prior to employment and copy of current (within the last 6 months) good driver's report.
Possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Supervisory certificate or ability to obtain one within two (2) years of employment.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
Candidate Accommodations:

Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact Human Resources.

ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT

Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is a public single college district located in Sonoma County, California and serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. Sonoma County is rich in history, beauty, and culture and is an excellent choice for a place to live and work. The District is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The District prides itself on being an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable community that fosters the growth and development of its students, faculty, and staff. SRJC is a unique institution in a unique environment. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility.

Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and SRJC Roseland in Southwest Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons.

Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:

Office of the President

Student Services

Accreditation

SRJC Factbook

District Mission, Vision, & Values

SRJC Strategic Plan

Non-Discrimination The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities--including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.

The Sonoma County Junior College District is an equal opportunity employer.

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