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Job Number

MAN00105P

Position Title

Chief of Police

Position Type

Classified Administrator

Percentage Employee

100%

Number of Months Assignment

12 months

Starting Date

ASAP

Current Work Schedule

Salary Range

55

Salary

FLSA

Exempt

Location

Main Campus

Department

Campus Police and Safety / President's Office

Open Date

10/19/2023

Closing Date

03/01/2024

About Rio Hondo College

Basic Function

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies

Essential Duties

• Plans, coordinates, directs, and supervises the operation, enforcement polices and activities of the Rio Hondo College Police and Campus Safety Department. 
• Provides leadership and demonstrates by example a community policing model which emphasizes a “Guardian” mindset focusing law enforcement officers mentality on creating and strengthening relationships with the community for the District, including participation in shared governance, and other problem-solving approaches to law enforcement within the District; provides regular training on community policing practices, anti-bias, cultural responsibility, conflict avoidance and de-escalation. 
• Ensures employee, student and stakeholder participation in the governance of police and security services through a Public Safety Advisory Committee and development of a Public Safety Compact relative to public safety and police services. 
• Develops community and evidence-based policing policies that create a safe, secure, peaceful and inclusive campus environment in which all persons may fully develop their individual potential without fear or undue risk of physical or emotional harm, and which reflect a co-model/partnership and holistic approach to policing; develops public safety services that adhere to principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism. 
• Manages critical incidents implementing emergency protocols to major crimes; oversees investigations and ensures proper reporting related to the apprehension and arrest of violators; directs the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, including reports required under the Clery Act. 
• Ensures that campus police activities are in line with the peace officer code of ethics. 
• Directs and oversees district-wide emergency preparedness to include compliance with Incident Command Systems (ICS), National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), and Standardized Emergency Management Systems (SEMS). 
• Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of District parking enforcement regulations, parking patrol schedules, and citation procedures; plans and oversees traffic control for special events and other peak traffic periods. 
• Oversees the development and implementation of strategic and work planning activities; develops programs, goals, and objectives to support the mission of the department and the District. 
• Directs emergency response operations for major and minor incidents occurring within the jurisdiction of Campus Police and Safety. 
• Serves as the responsible agent of the District to ensure the collection, analysis, and timely submission of mandated crime reporting to the public, in compliance with applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations. 
• Directs the preparation, maintenance, and retention of files and records related to Campus Police and Safety functions and activities; maintains records of criminal activity affecting the District. 
• Oversees the development and presentation of training and informational programs for students and employees in the areas of emergency preparedness, and best practices for campus safety and security. 
• Assists with updating and implementation of the Districts Emergency Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation Plan. 
• Recommends improvement in campus police and security services and related policies and regulations. 
• Oversees the final selection of new Campus Police and Safety personnel, including the completion of appropriate background investigations. 
• Instructs campus police and safety personnel in pertinent District policies and appropriate community policing procedures; revises and maintains training manual on procedures and methods for protecting personnel, students and facilities of the college campus. 
• Evaluates, counsels, and disciplines college police and safety department personnel as needed; ensures that police personnel meet Police Office Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements. 
• Coordinates and supervises the scheduling and assignment of College Police and Campus Safety Department personnel, students and facilities. 
• Oversees the recruitment and training for the Police Cadets Program. 
• Supervises and coordinates criminal investigations, including the interrogation of subjects, control and appearance at hearings and trials. 
• Supervises and may participate in patrol, enforcement and providing security for events and gatherings. 
• Recommends enforcement and provides security for events and gatherings; recommends improvement in campus police and security services and related policy regulations. 
• Reviews reports submitted by police and safety personnel for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of action taken. 
• Prepares and administers the police department budget; prepares recommendations and justifications regarding budget requests; authorizes expenditures according to District policies. 
• Prepares, submits, and presents special statistical and narrative reports to the Board of Trustees, Superintendent/President, and senior management staff as required. 

Supervision Exercised

Other Job Related Duties

• Perform duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications

• Principles of police science, administration, and organization
• Law enforcement procedures, police methodology and preventive security measures within a higher education environment
• Applicable federal, state, city, and county laws, rules, and regulations, including laws of search, seizure and arrest, legal rights of citizens and non-citizens, court procedures, and rules of evidence
• Proper use and care of firearms
• Standardized Emergency Management Systems (SEMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• Principles and procedures of emergency preparedness, including threat assessment, workplace violence prevention, crime prevention, critical incident protocols, crowd control and traffic control procedures
• Principles and practices of community policing programs
• Principles, practices, and techniques for criminal and civil investigations, internal affairs investigations, police background investigations, and administrative investigations
• Training and certification requirements for law enforcement officers and support staff in compliance with State and Federal statutes
• Administration of Public Safety Officers Bill of Rights and recent court decisions affecting police work
• California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) regulations relative to hiring, training and retaining of police personnel, as well as on-going participation in a POST approved Police Department
• Leadership, management and supervisory procedures and practices including effective recruitment and selection; assigning and delegating work, evaluating performance, motivating employees, training and developing staff, handling grievances and imposing corrective and/or disciplinary action
• Participatory governance, committee leadership, and other community college governance processes
• Advanced understanding of anti-bias principles, a “guardian” mindset towards policing and safety, and of the diverse backgrounds of community college employees and students

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Campus Police and Safety Department.
• Be sensitive to, understand, and support the diverse academic, socioeconomic, religious, cultural, disability, gender, sexuality and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and employees.
• Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing an effective and efficient Campus Police and Safety Department.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of Police and Campus Safety personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
• Demonstrate continuous commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
• Plan, organize, direct and manage on a District level the operations of a campus police and safety department, including hiring, evaluating, and disciplining employees
• Train and manage personnel according to POST mandates and accepted law enforcement methods and the principles of community policing
• Analyze, interpret, and enforce federal/state/local laws, rules, and regulations. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and collaborative partnerships and relationships with students, staff, faculty, management, District constituents and stakeholders, and the public, including the media
• Interrogate suspects and interview complainants and witnesses; conduct confidential criminal and civil investigations
• Recognize drug or alcoholic induced behavior, criminal activity, dangerous or threatening behavior, and violations of federal/state/local laws and District policies
• Speak, write, and present policies, procedures, reports, and presentations effectively, in court, and to the public, District management, and the media
• Set priorities and manage time and work in a fast-paced and busy environment with multiple tasks and interruptions
• Make quick decisions in emergencies
• Direct investigations, make arrests, file criminal complaints and detect and prevent criminal activity
• Evaluate and recommend improvements, as needed, in department policies and procedures to align with the needs and values of a diverse community and the law
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive verbal and statistical reports
• Maintain focus and emotional control in stressful and threatening situations

Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

• Possession of a valid California POST Management Certificate or ability to obtain such within one (1) year after appointment.
• Valid Class C California Drivers License
• Current (or ability to obtain prior to appointment) American Red Cross certificate in First Aid/CPR/AED

Working Conditions

Position Description

Application Procedure

• Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted) NOTE: Transcripts from multiples colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.

Additional Information

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.