Campus Safety Sergeant: Lead, Protect & De-Escalate

Peralta Community College District (CA); Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District is seeking a shift supervisor for the Community Safety Department in Oakland. You will manage officers, dispatchers, and cadets, ensuring district safety, responding to incidents, and coordinating with campus management.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with behavioral health and local agencies to support students and staff. A California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Requires California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and 3 years of full-time law enforcement experience.
• Associate’s degree or 60 units, or relevant experience in lieu of degree; P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate preferred.
• Must pass background check, psychological examination, polygraph, and medical exam.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Community Safety Department staff and cadets; schedule shifts for full operation.
• Receive and respond to complaints; investigate serious personnel issues and advise campus managers.
• Respond to calls for service and emergencies; make arrests; prepare reports; appear in court as needed.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports; oversee department paperwork and approvals.
• Operate and maintain department equipment including vehicle, radio, body-worn camera, and safety gear.
• Provide classroom presentations on safety topics and conduct trainings.

Skills

Leadership

De-escalation

Emergency response

Communication

Public safety

Supervision

Education

P.O.S.T. Basic Cert

AA/60 units

P.O.S.T. Intermediate Cert

Tools

Firearm

Body-worn camera

Taser

Radio

First aid kit

Job description

Peralta Community College District is seeking a shift supervisor for the Community Safety Department in Oakland. You will manage officers, dispatchers, and cadets, ensuring district safety, responding to incidents, and coordinating with campus management.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with behavioral health and local agencies to support students and staff. A California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate is required.