Police Sergeant

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The IRD for this job is: 10/28/2024

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is responsible for all law enforcement services, including maintenance of order, crime prevention and education programs, emergency preparedness and incident response, community policing, and participates in mutual aid agreements with neighboring law enforcement agencies and other UC campuses statewide. The police department also has responsibility for Emergency Management, Police Student Ambassador Program, crime prevention, and physical security systems. The Police Department is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation. The UC Santa Cruz Police Department seeks to hire individuals who embrace working within a diverse community, who can also: Communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty and community members who come to UC Santa Cruz from varied backgrounds; Foster trust, credibility and collaboration with the campus community; And demonstrate teamwork and collaboration that advances safety and security for the UC Santa Cruz community.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Police Lieutenant, the Police Sergeant will become a member of the department's management team and will be responsible for the supervision of a team of Police Officers. The Police Sergeant will supervise department employees engaged in patrol, traffic, criminal investigations, crime prevention, outreach, training and development, recruitment and hiring, and other department activities. A Police Sergeant will plan work schedules and patrol/investigative strategies, advise and train employees, facilitate clear and positive communication between subordinates and management, inspect and evaluate the work of employees, prepare and deliver employee performance evaluations, perform administrative duties, supervise and direct operations in the field and unit resources and other duties as required or assigned.

The Police Sergeant will be called upon to give presentations to our campus community, sit on committees involving the campus, city, or county, work dignitary protection details, conduct Internal Affairs Investigations, and supervise major campus events or incidents. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated detailed and fundamental knowledge of modern police methods, practices, and techniques with particular emphasis on the university environment; skills in working as part of a diverse team; ability to motivate others to effectively achieve department goals and objectives; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department members, neighboring agencies, and the campus community; possess excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills; the ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing to all levels of the organization; knowledge of relevant university-wide police policies and procedures; a strong commitment to cultural, gender and racial diversity, professional ethics and integrity, and understanding of and commitment to community-oriented policing, a self-starting and self-motivated work ethic, and a reliable attendance record.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $72.48/hour
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 3-4 days a week, 8 or 12 hours daily, 80 hours biweekly
• Days of the Week: M-F, Sat, Sun,
• Shift Includes: Days, nights, holidays, critical incidents

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: POLICE SERGEANT SUPV 2 (005314)

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

JOB DUTIES

40% - Supervision

• In addition to the general and individual responsibilities of an Officer, a Sergeant shall be responsible for maintaining standards and controls as prescribed by the University-wide Police Policies and Administrative Procedures, the University of California, Santa Cruz Policies and Procedures, University of California, Santa Cruz Police Policy Department Manual and General Orders and directives as set forth by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Supervise and direct the daily operation of the police patrol officers and other department members as assigned up to and including non-sworn dispatch, support staff, and students.
• Supervise payroll timekeeping and scheduling to ensure 24/7 patrol coverage; approve or deny Police Officer time-off requests and assign and monitor overtime as needed or required.
• Hold daily briefings with personnel; disseminate orders, policies, and procedures and issue directives to all assigned personnel. Ensure the adherence to these policies and procedures and the proper performance of assigned duties. Enforce rules, regulations, and policies and report violations of policies and procedures.
• Lead, supervise, and provide daily goal setting for personnel and units within their responsibility; lead personnel to meet the vision, mission, values, and goals of the department and the University's Principles of Community.
• Review and approve crime, investigative, and incident reports of subordinates to ensure correctness and thoroughness.
• Initiate police action, respond to calls for service, and respond to all calls that affect larger populations and take command of a scene until relieved.
• Assist in the development, maintain familiarity, and ensure correct interpretation and compliance with system-wide, campus, and department policies, procedures, and general orders.
• Ensure policy and legislative changes are reviewed with subordinates and recommend policy changes as needed.
• Review and evaluate reports, memoranda, letters, and other written communication to determine correctness, priority, and appropriateness and review and route daily supervisor's reports to keep apprised of team efforts.
• Inspect the performance of subordinates and units to ensure the efficient, effective, and proper performance of duties, providing appropriate corrective action when necessary in accordance with the appropriate labor agreements and personnel policies for staff members.
• Independently write performance evaluations. Meet and discuss performance evaluations with assigned personnel. Develop performance improvement plans (PIP) with management as needed.
• Mentor the police personnel on effective strategies to coach and improve performance.
• Initiate the immediate relief or suspension from duty of any officer or employee of the department when it is necessary to protect the welfare of the employee, the integrity of the department, or the safety of the community.
• Provide job training to ensure proper performance by assigned personnel.
• Oversee assigned projects, provide resource needs projections, and constantly evaluate project progression to ensure on-time completion.
• Work closely with and provide leadership to employees, providing functional supervision to those employees not directly under the Sergeant's supervision.
• Maintain records and forms.
• May be field incident commander for campus emergencies as assigned.

20% - Training & Development

• Schedule in-service training through the Departmental Training Manager on such matters including, but not limited to: laws of arrest, sexual harassment, in-custody arrests, firearms proficiency, and other operational concerns relevant to actual performance of a task.
• Train and assign work to new and continuing employees.
• Participate in CA POST and specialized training.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with other law enforcement agencies, organizations, and businesses through planning and coordination of mutual, available resources.
• Coordinate police activities with other University departments to achieve the University's overall goals and objectives.
• Maintain continuity and consistency of all department functions.
• Maintain departmental standards as outlined by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Establish team goals and objectives that are consistent with those set forth by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Oversee training and development of assigned personnel to ensure efficient, effective, and proper performance of duties and to facilitate professional development and succession opportunities.
• Create and facilitate job training ensuring departmental compliance with CA POST mandates and requirements.
• Provide and conduct one-on-one remedial training as necessary and provide proper recommendations for discipline if necessary.
• Attend community meetings to promote department goals and missions and community safety programs.
• Develop community-oriented policing and problem-solving programs as required.

20% - Resource Management

• Achieve effective manpower utilization in terms of scheduling and monitoring the organization to detect public/internal relations deficiencies.
• Monitor the material resources assigned for personnel use to ensure an adequate supply is maintained and that employees are properly using supplies and other resources per policy.
• Exercise fiscal control.
• Conduct daily, quarterly, and annual inspections of personnel, patrol vehicles, and Operations supplies and equipment, ensuring all equipment is in working order.
• Responsible for fleet maintenance, inventory control, equipment control, and other University-owned property.
• Complete collateral duties and specialty duties as assigned.
• Research, write, and administer grants for units and programs in the department.
• Conduct research, write professional papers, and prepare presentations as directed by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Participate in departmental long and short-range planning.
• Evaluate compliance with legislation, procedures, and "best practices." Develop and complete reports in compliance with training needs, the Clery Act, AB 1433, annual DOJ reports, and other compliance needs as prescribed by federal and state law and/or UC policy.
• Ensure the delivery of adequate and effective police services through internal auditing to meet regulatory requirements against standards set by federal and state law, UC policy, and POST guidelines.
• Manage risk through timely and practical dissemination of legislative changes, policy changes, and POST standards.
• Recognize opportunities to empower all members of the department in quality control and business improvement.

10% - Investigations, Safety & Security Planning

• Patrol in uniform; make arrests and transport prisoners.
• Conduct confidential investigations as assigned, both criminal and administrative.
• Receive and process both public and departmental complaints made against employees or departmental procedures. Keep the Chief of Police or designee advised. Complete internal affairs investigations or incident reviews as assigned. Make recommendations to management.
• Perform Professional Standards investigations.
• Conduct and/or coordinate crime scene investigations, process all evidence and investigative information, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects, identify suspects, make arrests, and recover lost or stolen property. Prepare crime and incident reports and conduct primary and follow-up investigations.
• Disseminate crime statistics and locations of criminal activity to maintain effective patrol strategies.
• Conduct sensitive internal investigations as directed, by completing fact-finding interviews with witnesses, documenting findings, and making recommendations for discipline.
• Partner with other law enforcement agencies to complete sensitive investigations and monitor the process and progress of the investigations completed.
• Serve as a representative on various community teams as assigned by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Prepare cases for court, including meeting with the District Attorney, testifying, and presenting evidence in court.
• Represent the department and provide coordination with other law enforcement agencies to assist with the protection of high-profile individuals.
• Coordinate, plan, staff, and develop operational plans for special events.
• Manage and coordina