Chief of Police

Company	Montebello Unified School DistrictSee more
Address	Montebello, CA
Form of work	Full-Time Permanent
Salary	$135,753.48 - $164,691.36 Annually
Category	Accounting/Finance

Job description

Description

Position Information:
This is an Open Competitive recruitment to establish an eligibility list for one current vacancy.
FLSA: Exempt position

GENERAL PURPOSE

General non-law enforcement direction is received from the Superintendent. This cabinet-level classification will plan, organize, direct and administer a District-wide police, public safety program and parking services, compatible with the needs of the campus community and District objectives and goals; provide leadership for and ensure that Campus Police policies, procedures, practices, services, and programs are appropriate and responsive to a well-established school campus community; responsible for the District Emergency Disaster Preparedness Program; oversee all civilian campus security staff; and all security related departments, key control, alarms; serve as liaison between the District and local law enforcement agencies in police matters involving the campus community; make criminal arrests and conduct criminal investigations; serve as an arm of the criminal justice system; supervise, train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Chief of Police oversees the daily activities of patrol officers and supervisors assigned to the school district police department, Campus Security Officers, and Yard Supervision Aides to ensure that essential police functions are carried out through the proper deployment of personnel.

Duties

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. Leads, plans, organizes, supervises, manages, commands and evaluates all areas of Campus Police for effectiveness and efficiency, including the implementation and enforcement of the directives, procedures, and activities of the Campus Police Department.
2. Plans, organizes, directs and administers a District-wide police, public safety program and parking services, compatible with the needs of the campus community and District objectives and goals.
3. Anticipates, prevents, and resolves problems and conflicts under area of supervision.
4. Serves as liaison between the District and local law enforcement agencies, the FBI, and District Attorney's office in police matters involving the campus community; make criminal arrests and conducts criminal investigations.
5. Develops and recommends policies and procedures to facilitate District police and public safety program objectives in accordance with federal and state requirements; maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local laws and requirements, applicable theory, legislation, court decisions and trends for school police department and related functions; develops and implements a variety of District-wide public safety programs.
6. Selects, trains, supervises, assigns and evaluates the performance of Police and public safety personnel; provides technical direction and guidance.
7. Plans, implements and administers an on-going program of continuous campus-wide surveillance assuring the protection of lives and property; advise students regarding restraining orders and implement procedures necessary for enforcing restraining orders.
8. Informs District administration of security and safety problems as they arise and propose solutions as required; advise appropriate administrator of student discipline matters and prepare necessary reports; interviews and informs involved students of discipline matters.
9. Develops, monitors accounts for, and maintains Campus Police-related revenue sources; prepares and monitors security program budget; prepares and maintains appropriate fiscal and operating records; prepares a variety of other records and reports as required to assure the accountability of District police services.
10. Plans, organizes, directs and administers a district wide plan to provide parking accommodations for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and guests of the district; enforces traffic laws and issue citations.
11. Serves as a member of various committees and other groups as needed to facilitate and promote District security services.
12. Assists health personnel with public health problems and services and coordinate District security services; delivers/serves confidential district documents as required.
13. Plans, organizes, directs and administers the District Emergency Disaster Preparedness Program, in cooperation with assigned departments.
14. Advises school administrators on police, security, and protective measures and conducts in-service learning programs for school sites and district departments.
15. Establishes and maintains a community partnership with local law enforcement agencies and first responders.
16. Responsible for the overall development, implementation, and monitoring of district and school site comprehensive school safety plans.
17. Directs and coordinates district safety drills.
18. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. District-wide police, public safety programs and parking services goals and objectives.

2. Policies and procedures to facilitate District police and public safety objectives.

3. Methods, practices and procedures necessary to prepare, monitor and maintain police and public safety program budget and appropriate fiscal records and reports.

4. Law enforcement legal mandates and practices such as P.O.S.T. standards (Peace Officer Standards and Training)

5. Laws relating to youth, juveniles, and laws pertaining to school, and mandated crime reporting.

6. Penal and Civil law.

7. Proper techniques for evidence gathering, handling, documentation and preservation.

8. Techniques used for conducting a criminal investigation.

9. District organization, operations, policies and objectives.

10. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.

11. Record keeping techniques.

12. Oral and written communication skills.

13. Personal computer software operations and data entry techniques.

14. Current legislation and regulations appropriate to general law enforcement and a campus/school police department.

Ability to:

1. Plan, develop, assess, improve, organize, direct and administer District-wide police and public safety program assuring protection of lives and property.

2. Serve as liaison between District local law enforcement agencies, the FBI and District Attorney's office in police matters involving the campus community.

3. Train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff and police and public safety personnel.

4. Make criminal arrests and conduct criminal investigations.

5. Plan, organize, direct and administer district wide plan to provide parking accommodations for faculty, staff, students and visitors.

6. Plan, organize, direct and administer district wide emergency disaster preparedness program.

7. Cope with law violation situations and suspects.

8. Gather, handle, document and preserve evidence.

9. Prepare, monitor and maintain security program budget.

10. Prepare a variety of reports and records required to assure accountability of District security needs.

11. Communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing.

12. Exercise initiative and independent judgment.

13. Work variable hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

14. Operate a personal computer to enter data, maintain records and generate reports.

15. Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.

16. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

17. Read, interpret, understand, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

18. Observe health and safety regulations.

19. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds.

Education, Training, and Experience:

Option 1:

-Master's Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably with major coursework in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or closely related field.
-Four (4) years of experience as a peace officer, including three (3) years experience at the level of Lieutenant or higher rank.

Option 2:

-Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably with major coursework in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or closely related field.
-Six (6) years of experience as a peace officer, including three (3) years experience at the level of Lieutenant or higher rank.

Previous work experience in a California public school district is highly desirable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

1. Completion of School Peace Officer Course 832.3 within one year from date employment commences.
2. 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 California Civil Code 1714.2(a).
3. Possession of either a California P.O.S.T. supervisory or management certificate and the ability to obtain a P.O.S.T. executive certificate within two years from date employment commences. Meet all POST Commission Regulations 1950-1955, Peace Officer Selection Requirements.
4. A valid California driver's license and use of an automobile.
5. Proof of insurability.
6. Successfully meet medical and physical guidelines of the School Police Department.
7. Must pass the requirements of Government Code Sections 1029 (disqualification) and 1031.

Successful completion of the FBI National Academy is highly desirable.

Working Conditions

1. Office, indoor, and outdoor environment.

2. Driving from site to site to conduct work.

3. Adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Persons in this classification will be subject to the following physical and mental demands:

Good visual field and depth, color, and hue perception. Agility and strength to make apprehensions and to protect self from attack.
Heavy lifting (over 50 pounds)
Standing and walking for extended periods of time
Climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, pulling, pushing and carrying
Bending at the waist
Manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard, and other equipment

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.

Hazards

Works as a first respondent to all emergency events on campus; including fire, unruly individuals, earthquake damaged areas, etc.

Work Hours

The current hours of this position are subject to change based on student or departmental needs. On call 24 hours a day. the District will provide an emergency vehicle to have at all times, providing the ability to respond to any emergency.

Department

Police Services

Examination Information

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.
Applicants must submit a full application. This includes proof of education, first aid and CPR certificates, California P.O.S.T supervisory or management certificate, a valid California driver's license and proof of auto insurance. Failure to submit a complete application will result in disqualification from this recruitment.

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

The District offers eligible employees and their dependents medical insurance coverage with benefits as determined by the MUSD Health and Welfare Benefit Committee.
Vision care, Life insurance and EASE (Employee Assistance Services for Education) benefits are provided at no cost to all bargaining unit employees whose regular assignment is less than 4 hours.
Employees eligible for health and welfare benefits shall be allowed to supplement the District’s health and welfare contribution to provide full coverage for all health and welfare benefits.
Questions regarding the definition of “eligible employee” should be directed to the Payroll & Benefits Department who can review your particular employment status and advise accordingly of your eligibility for benefits.
Please click here for more information or visit the MUSD Benefits website: http://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/benefits.

Advisement to Candidates Regarding False Statements The overall purpose of the pre-employment background investigation is to verify that your application and any statements you have made to the District concerning your qualifications are true. The California courts have held that an employer has a legal duty to know the persons whom it employs. In some cases, California law may mandate a background investigation before employment, while in other cases it is merely a case of public policy or prudence before placing someone in a position of public trust. For police officers, a pre-employment background investigation is required under Government Code section 1031.1. Both State and Federal courts have also held that there is an absolute necessity for public employees to be truthful. You must understand that a lack of truthfulness or deception of any type on your part will automatically and irrevocably result in your application being rejected from further consideration. For some people, there may be one or more incidents or occurrences in their background which they regret or over which they may feel some embarrassment. The District will not make inquiries into areas of an applicant's background that have no legitimate bearing on his or her qualifications for the job. You should understand that the mere presence of so-called "negative" information in your background is not automatically disqualifying. For example, an applicant may have engaged in petty thievery as a child, used illegal drugs, been fired from a job, or been convicted of a crime as an adult. While these things in and of them-selves may not automatically remove that person from consideration for a job, lying about them will. A pre-employment background investigation is not intended to be an intimidating experience or an unwarranted invasion into your privacy. Your background investigator will contact persons who know you, including present and/or former employers, and will examine official documents and records concerning you to assure that you have been honest in your application and to fulfill the legal mandates imposed by the courts and legislature. The more forthright you have been, the greater the likelihood that your background can be completed in a timely and successful manner. CERTIFICATION I understand that any false statement and/or deliberate misrepresentations, whether by omission or commission, will result in my application being automatically and irrevocably rejected from further consideration. I certify that I have read the above statement and understand its contents. Please Type your full name below.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony crime?

If answered yes, state when, where, and provide an explanation. If no, please type "N/A".

Have you been convicted of a DUI within the last three years?

If answered yes, state when, where and provide an explanation. If no, please type "N/A".

Have you had a Class A misdemeanor conviction within the last three years?

If answered yes, state when, where and provide an explanation. If no, please type "N/A".

Have you had multiple arrests without conviction within the last three years?

If answered yes, sate when, where, and provide an explanation. If no, please type "N/A".

Have you had multiple traffic accidents or multiple traffic violations within the last three years?

If answered yes, sate when, where, and provide an explanation. If no, please type "N/A".

Have you ever been convicted of violating any law involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic, or dangerous drug?

If answered yes, sate when, where, and provide an explanation. If no, please type "N/A".

Have you ever had law enforcement certification revoked in the State of California or any other state?

If answered yes, sate when, where, and provide an explanation. If no, please type "N/A".

Have you ever been terminated for cause or terminated during probationary period from previous law enforcement or criminal justice agencies?

If answered yes, sate when, where, and provide an explanation. If no, please type "N/A".

Do you have a history indicating a propensity for violence, assault or inability to control your temper and anger under provoking circumstances?

If answered yes, sate when, where, and provide an explanation. If no, please type "N/A".

Have you violated department policies and/or procedures, rules and regulations after appointment to position?

If answered yes, sate when, where, and provide an explanation. If no, please type "N/A".

Do you have a record of excessive absenteeism or tardiness during your employment within the last three years?

If answered yes, sate when, where, and provide an explanation. If no, please type "N/A".

Supplemental Questionnaire Begins Now INSTRUCTIONS: The supplemental application requires you to describe your training and experience that qualify you for this position. You are to provide explicit, but concise statements in response to each question. It is your responsibility to assure that information you deem important to your candidacy is included in your responses. Your responses to the following supplemental questions will be part of the recruitment and selection process. Answer the questions truthfully and accurately. Your responses to these questions will be further evaluated in subsequent examination parts, and any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from the examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with Montebello Unified School District. Resumes or referral to a resume in lieu of a response on an application is not acceptable. Applicants submitting illegible or incomplete applications will be disqualified from consideration. The job-related supplemental questions are intended to differentiate among candidates' relevant training and experience. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to advance in the recruitment. Make sure to scan all required documents when applying (in the attachment section of the job application process). Please type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood this message.

All appointees to the Chief of Police position must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. The selection process generally takes two months or longer from the time that you submit your application and complete all relevant test parts up through the conditional job offer phase. (Note: testing will occur when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received, which may lead to a longer interval than two months.) Are you at least 21 years of age (or within two months of this age) at the time of submitting your application?

There are two options to qualify for the recruitment for Chief of Police:Option One:- Master's Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably with major coursework in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or closely related field.- And, Four (4) years of experience as a peace officer, including three (3) years of experience at the level of Lieutenant or higher rank.Option Two:- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably with major coursework in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or closely related field.- And, Six (6) years of experience as a peace officer, including three (3) years experience at the level of Lieutenant or higher rank.Which option indicates that you meet the required minimum qualifications?

Option 1
Option 2

If you selected Option 1. Please select the Degree and your mayor that you have completed.

I do not have a Masters in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or closely related field.
Masters in Police Science
Masters in Law Enforcement
Masters in Criminal Justice
Masters in Business Administration
Masters in closely related field.

If you selected Option 2. Please select the Degree and your mayor that you have completed.

I do not have a Bachelors in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or closely related field.
Bachelors in Police Science
Bachelors in Law Enforcement
Bachelors in Criminal Justice
Bachelors in Business Administration
Bachelors in closely related field.

This classification requires 4 - 6 years of experience as a peace officer, including three (3) years experience at the level of Lieutenant or higher rank.Please select the number of years you have

1-2 years of work experience
3 -4 years of experience
5-6 years of experience
Over 7 years of experience

This classification requires proof of highest completed education. Did you attach the proper proof of education to your application?IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: 1) If transcripts are being used as proof of education, they MUST have a date of graduation listed in order to be valid.2) If foreign diplomas or transcripts are being used as proof of education, they MUST be attached with a US equivalency evaluation. 3) If transcripts with no date of graduation are submitted, your application will be deemed incomplete, and you will be disqualified from the recruitment. If foreign diplomas or transcripts are submitted with no US equivalency evaluation, your application will be deemed incomplete, and you will be disqualified from the recruitment.

This classification requires 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 California Civil Code 1714.2(a). Do you currently possess valid First Aid and CPR certification?You must SCAN and ATTACH a copy of your First Aid and CPR certifications to your online application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment.

This classification requires a valid California driver's license.Do you currently possess a valid California driver's license?You must SCAN and ATTACH a copy of your driver's license to your online application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment.

This classification requires current valid automobile insurance.Do you possess current and valid automobile insurance?You must SCAN and ATTACH a copy of your automobile insurance to your online application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment.

This classification requires possession of either a California P.O.S.T. supervisory or management certificate within 2 years from the date employment commences.Do you currently posses a California P.O.S.T. supervisory or management certificate?You must SCAN and ATTACH a copy of your California P.O.S.T. supervisory or management certificate to your online application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the recruitment.

Chief of Police leads, plans, organizes, supervises, manages, commands and evaluates all areas of the police department for effectiveness and efficiency, including the implementation and enforcement of the directives, procedures, and activities of the police department.Which one of the following statements best describes your relevant work experience?

I have limited or no background in this activity.
I have done parts of this under others' direction.
I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.