Coordinator, Law Enforcement

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

On-site Gym

Pension Plan

Flexible Schedules

Generous time off

Job summary

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) seeks an Assistant Chief Law Enforcement Coordinator to lead mutual aid, liaise across agencies, and coordinate emergency law enforcement activities. The role requires independent decision-making during complex emergencies to protect lives and property and enhance state capabilities.

Based in California with responsibilities spanning statewide coordination, training, and liaison duties across federal, state, and local partners in

Qualifications

• Sworn peace officer position per Penal Code 830.3(n).
• Must be able to respond to all-hazard emergencies as directed.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple agencies and partners.

Responsibilities

• Mutual aid coordination and planning across law enforcement, homeland security, and SAR contexts.
• Liaise with federal, state, local law enforcement, private sector entities, and NGOs.
• Provide advice to agencies on best practices and state roles in emergency response.
• Coordinate emergency law enforcement activities during disasters and civil disturbances.
• Work independently to make decisions during complex emergencies to protect lives.

Skills

Mutual aid coordination

Emergency response

Interagency liaison

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

Under direction of the Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement, the Assistant Chief serves as a coordinator or liaison for Statewide Law Enforcement Mutual-Aid, Search and Rescue Coordination, Coroner’s/Mass Fatality Mutual-Aid, Homeland Security, and State Threat Assessment Center (STAC) liaison duties. This position is a sworn peace officer position and responds as directed to all-hazard emergency incidents or sites as directed. Sworn officers of Cal OES/Law Enforcement Branch (LEB) are authorized to exercise the full range of peace officer powers pursuant to Penal Code Section 830.3(n). Accordingly, Cal OES/LEB peace officers may exercise their peace officer authorities:(b) When making an arrest for an offense where there is immediate danger to person or property or responding to the escape of the perpetrator who committed that offense; and

• When performing their “primary duty,” which generally consists of the following:
• Mutual aid coordination and planning, in the law enforcement, homeland security, search and rescue, coroner, and other contexts;
• Coordination and participation in emergency exercises and training events;
• Liaison and coordination with federal, state, local law enforcement, private sector entities, and non-governmental organizations;
• Information collection and sharing;
• Providing advice to federal, state, and local agencies on best practices, and on the state’s role and responsibilities in emergency and mutual aid response;
• Performing any other activity within the scope of Penal Code Section 830.3(n).

Cal OES/LEB peace officers may exercise these authorities throughout the State of California. Officers must at all times exercise sound discretion in the enforcement of the law. Cal OES does not tolerate the abuse of law enforcement authority.

The Assistant Chief is expected to work with a high level of independence, exercise initiative and make decisions during complex emergencies to help protect lives and property, build emergency management and homeland security capabilities, and support communities throughout California.

Under direction, to implement and coordinate the State's Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan in case of a natural or war-caused disaster, civil disturbance, mass casualty event, or homeland security incident; to consult with and advise local law enforcement organizations in the implementation of the State's Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan; to assist in the coordination of emergency law enforcement activities during the time of a natural or war-caused disaster or civil disturbance, planning and training guidance for law enforcement and homeland security programs; and to do other related work as directed.

The Assistant Chief Law Enforcement Coordinator may be assigned to a geographic region in California, a specific program designated and approved by the CAL-OES Law Enforcement Branch, an administrative assignment at headquarters, an inter-agency assignment, or any other duties as assigned by the Law Enforcement Branch Chief or Deputy Chief.

The Assistant Chief will liaise with local, state, federal, and tribal partners and provide a unity of effort in implementing, coordinating, analyzing, gathering, sharing, and reporting during an assigned event, emergency, disaster, threat, or any other assignments or duties as assigned and deemed appropriate by the Director, designee, and/or Chief of the Law Enforcement Branch.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Department Information:

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

The Law Enforcement Branch coordinates with local, state, and federal law enforcement stakeholders in response to incidents and needs throughout the state of California and beyond, to protect lives and property, build capabilities, and support communities for a resilient California. Working directly with all 58 California Sheriffs, the Law Enforcement Branch provides guidance, personnel, and critical resources for agencies to successfully and efficiently management events occurring throughout the state. The California Law Enforcement, Coroner, and Search and Rescue mutual aid programs are a top priority of the branch.

In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.

More information may be found here: Response Operations | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym and Locker room
• Electric Carport
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
• Flexible Schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
• Investment in careers development
• Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station