Police Sergeant Supv 2

Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 32886

JOB POSTING

This recruitment was previously restricted to UC employees.  As of 05/13/2022, all applicants are encouraged to apply by the IRD listed below. Position will remain open until filled.

The University of California Police Department, Santa Cruz (UCPD) is in the recruitment process to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies at the rank of Sergeant of Police. Please post this letter and notify your personnel of this recruitment.

 

NOTIFICATIONS

UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training.

Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy.

 

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The IRD for this job is: 05-30-2022

 

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

Under the direction of the Police Lieutenant, the Police Sergeant will become a member for 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 a 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.

More information about the UCSC Police Department can be found here: https://police.ucsc.edu

 

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Police Lieutenant, the Police Sergeant will become a member for 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.

 

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Salary Information: Salary Range: Step 1.0 - $55.89 to  Step 2.0 $58.71/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

The 2022 Sergeant of Police promotional process will consist of seven components:

    Review of minimum qualifications for eligibility
    Personal History Questionnaire 
    Practical exercise (Responses will be submitted prior to oral boards    )              
    Law Enforcement/Community Oral Boards        
    Police Executive Oral Board (Final candidates must be approved by the Chief of Police)
    Chief's interview and selection/placement on the eligibility list (Background process, if applicable)
                
Instructions for completing the practical exercise will be provided to the candidates that pass the review of minimum qualifications and the Personal History Questionnaire. The practical exercise will be completed prior to the interview and may be used during the oral board interview process.  

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 80 hours biweekly: The typical schedule is as follows: Week 1: 12-12-12-8, Week 2: 12-12-12, but can also be any combination of hours that equals 80 in a 2 week period.
• Days of the Week: Mon-Sunday & Holidays
• Shift Includes: Day, Evening, Nights, Swing Shift, and Weekends

Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification:  005314 POLICE SERGEANT SUPV 2 

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 briefing 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, response to calls for service and respond to all calls which affect larger populations and take command of 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 supervisors' reports to keep apprised of team efforts.
• Inspect 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 resources 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 and Devlopment

• 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 in an effort 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 monitor 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 and 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.