SERGEANT

Montebello Unified School District; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Montebello Unified School District seeks a Sergeant to supervise school police staff and oversee safety, investigations, and enforcement within the district.

Under direction from Captain, the Sergeant will train personnel, manage field operations, and coordinate with district officials, students, staff, and local agencies. Requires POST certification and U.S. citizenship or eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• POST Basic Academy modules I-III required.
• Four years of full-time peace officer experience.
• Valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train staff providing police and safety services.
• Enforce district policies and laws; issue citations and arrests.
• Investigate crimes and incidents; lead field patrol operations.
• Coordinate with district and external agencies.
• Review reports for accuracy and legality.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Penal & Vehicle Codes

Patrol and investigations

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Decision making under stress

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST Basic Academy (Modules I-III)

Associates degree in police-related field (preferred)

Job description

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO PERMANENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

POSITON INFORMATION:

This is a Promotional recruitment to create an eligibility list for one (1) current vacancy. Only permanent employees of the Montebello Unified School District may qualify for this assignment, assuming they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Successful candidates are expected to work (8) hours/day, five (5) days/week, and twelve (12) months a year.

Duration of eligibility list:

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list that will remain valid for six months from the date of approval by the Personnel Commission.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction from the Captain or others in the chain of command, supervises, advises, and instructs sworn and non-sworn personnel and participates in law enforcement, security and protection of students, personnel, equipment and property of the District; provides assistance to district officials, staff, students, parents, citizens and other agencies as appropriate; investigates crimes, accidents, vandalism, and detains persons suspected of criminal behavior; performs more technical and diverse law enforcement assignments; and, as assigned, performs related duties.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

A Sergeant differs from Lieutenant in that the former supervises school-resource-officer patrols, crime-prevention, or training functions of the School Police Department. The latter oversees and manages the activities of an assigned watch within the School Police Department involving the supervision of Sergeants, officers, and other staff.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Supervises, trains, assigns, and evaluates the work of assigned staff engaged in providing police and safety services for the District.
2. Supervises and participates in all normal shift duties as assigned, including enforcement of school district policies, enforcement of local and State laws, issuing citations, making arrests, administering first aid and transporting offenders.
3. Supervises crime scene investigations and ensures collection, preservation, and proper handling of physical evidence, and property.
4. Leads or conducts criminal investigations and makes arrests within the District.
5. Investigates accidents and injuries and responds to citizen complaints and inquiries.
6. Plans and supervises the activities of officers assigned to field patrol and specialized operations and assumes initial command in field operations and advises the Captain.
7. Reviews reports made by subordinates for accuracy, sufficiency, legality, clarity, completeness; and recommends changes.
8. Conducts briefing sessions, disseminates information regarding department policies, procedures, and safe work practices and ensures compliance.
9. Provides input and assistance in the resolution of problems.
10. Motivates assigned staff in their activities and in working together effectively.
11. Informs management of events affecting areas of responsibility, including personnel problems, complaints and other occurrences having an impact on the department and the District.
12. Serves as secondary liaison with administrative agencies and the court system and local law enforcement agencies in matters concerning the school district.
13. May conduct special or confidential investigations requiring advanced operational skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. Criminal law with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.
2. California Penal and Vehicle Codes and City and County ordinances.
3. Pertinent school district, Education Code, Government Code, and other local ordinances and State laws.
4. Principles and practices of modern law enforcement including patrol, investigations, and special operational functions.
5. Law enforcement methods and procedures related to patrol, traffic control, and investigations and identification techniques.
6. Principles of good interpersonal and public relations.

Ability to:

1. Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action in stressful and emergency situations.
2. Collect and analyze information.
3. Apply and interpret laws, regulations, and rules as well as departmental policy and procedures.
4. Deal effectively with juveniles and maintain good relations with school personnel, sworn and non-sworn personnel and the public.
5. Effectively supervise, schedule, and train subordinates, maintain discipline, promote harmony and maintain high morale.
6. Assume responsibility and exercise independent judgment in selecting an appropriate course of action from among various alternatives.
7. Gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate and use facts and evidence.
8. Maintain work effectiveness with frequent changes in workload and priority of assignment or dealing with emergency situations.
9. Operate two-way radio and communications equipment and enunciate clearly when broadcasting.
10. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
11. Work effectively without close supervision.

Education, Training, and Experience:

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent;or an associate’s degree preferably in police science, criminal law, police supervision, police administration, or juvenile psychology and delinquency prevention. Graduation from a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy, with completion of Modules I, II, and III (in accordance with 11 California Code of Regulations section 1005). Four years of full-time experience as a peace officer with a California law enforcement agency certified to participate in the Peace Officer Standards and Training Program with verification. The ability to speak in a designated second language is desirable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements

1. A valid California driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
2. All appointees must be citizens of the United States or permanent resident aliens who are eligible and have applied for citizenship.
3. Possession of an intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate, or its equivalent, is required subject to verification.
4. Successful completion of a P.O.S.T. approved course in police supervision will be required after appointment unless a comparable course has been completed within the previous three (3) years.
5. Qualify periodically with a revolver or a semi-automatic pistol.
6. Subject to rotation in assigned work shift.
7. Appointment is subject to fingerprinting, a review of conviction records, and a background investigation, including a medical examination and psychological evaluation, pursuant to Government Code sections 1029-1031.
8. Certification of completion of a specialized course of instruction for the training of school police officers, as defined in Penal Code section 830.32, to meet the unique safety needs of a school environment developed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training in accordance with Penal Code section 832.3(g).
9. A valid First Aid and CPR certificate issued by a provider whose course complies with the standards adopted by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, pursuant to Civil Code section 1714..2(a).

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

1. Employees in this classification drive a vehicle, have direct contact with the public, students and District staff, stand, climb stairs and ramps, walking or standing for extended periods of time; use fingers repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, see small details, use a computer and a telephone and other police specific equipment.
2. Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.

Examination Information

After the evaluation of minimum qualifications, examination parts for this recruitment may include, but are not limited to the following: scored supplemental questionnaire, written exam, performance exam, oral appraisal interview, physical ability test, oral presentation, project assignment, etc.

The Personnel Commission reserves the right to change, alter, cancel, add or modify examination parts, as well as weights and dates.