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Police Sergeant

Position Number: 6064594
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Police Sergeant

University of California Santa Barbara

Job Posting Details

Position Number: Multiple positions available.

Payroll Title: POLICE SERGEANT SUPV 2

Job Code: 5314

Job Open Date: 3/4/2025

Application Review Begins: 3/19/2025

Department Code (Name): POLI (Police Department)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99 Non-represented

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary Grade: Grade STP

Pay Rate/Range: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full hourly range for this position is $65.92/hr. to $82.95/hr.

Work Location: POLIC-376

Working Days and Hours: Sunday - Saturday, 24 hours, Varies

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a cover letter, resume, and a copy of your POST certifications as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

At UC Santa Barbara, we offer a dynamic environment that prizes academic inquiry and interpersonal connection to inspire scholarly ambition, creativity, and discoveries with wide-ranging impact. We're inquisitive, curious, community-driven, and globally focused. Across our campus, you'll find independent thinkers and consensus builders, Nobel Laureates, and leaders chasing noble causes. But no matter how you define us, we are above all Gauchos - diverse in our pursuits yet connected in our collective drive toward excellence. The University of California, Santa Barbara, is a leading research institution that also provides a comprehensive liberal arts learning experience. Teaching and research go hand-in-hand at UC Santa Barbara. Our students are full participants in an educational journey of discovery that stimulates independent thought, critical reasoning, and creativity. Our academic community of faculty, students, and staff is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration that is responsive to the needs of our multicultural and global society. All of this takes place within a living and learning environment like no other, as we draw inspiration from the beauty and resources of our extraordinary location at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Santa Barbara, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Santa Barbara, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Benefits of Belonging

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC

Brief Summary of Job Duties:
Under the general direction of a Police Lieutenant, the incumbent provides direct supervision of one or more teams of police officers or other assigned personnel. Independently prioritizes and completes ongoing tasks following departmental guidelines and policies and referring to established state law. Performs administrative duties such as scheduling, disseminating policies, performance evaluations, recommending disciplinary or commendatory action, accept citizen complaints and/or inquiries. Maintains records and prepares reports on police activities. Conducts special or confidential investigations requiring advanced operational skills. Assists Police Officers in the interpretation of laws and regulations including the proper reporting of crimes. Commands a group of Police Officers during an emergency. May perform the duties of higher classifications as required during emergencies and/or for training purposes. Must be able to perform all the duties and functions of a police officer.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent
3 years minimum working as a UC Santa Barbara Police Officer or
3 years minimum working as a UC Police Officer or UC Sergeant
Eligible according to P.O.S.T. and/or completion of basic P.O.S.T. certificate certification and
Eligible according to P.O.S.T. and/or completion of intermediate P.O.S.T. certificate certification
Possess a valid California Driver's License
Ability to successfully complete other training or prerequisites as required by regulation, law, or policy. Successful medical and psychological evaluation required
Is at least 21 years of age and is a US citizen or has permanent resident alien status and achieves citizenship within three years
Has no felony conviction or other legal restrictions on the ability to carry firearms or to perform other work responsibilities
Solid ability to take decisive action based on sound judgment
Solid ability to operate computers and other relevant or specialized technology
Thorough knowledge of the use and legal application of firearms and other police weapons, equipment, or tools
Ability to work rotating shifts in all weather conditions and during extended periods of disaster or civil disorder
Ability to safely operate motor vehicles
Extensive experience performing all aspects of police officer functions
Solid knowledge of law, regulation, and University policy regarding public safety and law enforcement functions

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Solid knowledge of modern policing issues, philosophies, practices, and trends as applied within the University environment
Ability to speak on a one-to-one basis, or in a group, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information, explain policies or procedures, persuade others to accept or adopt a specific opinion or action, make presentations on short or no notice, and handle rapid changes in conversation involving difficult questions
Writing skills are sufficient to vividly describe people or scenes so that others can visualize them in the form of police reports
Solid ability to credibly represent the police department in an official capacity
Demonstrated skill working independently or working as part of a team, stimulating people to effective action to achieve goals and objectives, demonstrating a solid work ethic to peers and subordinates
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature or with frequent interruptions, distractions, and fluctuating workload
Skill in listening perceptively to establish rapport and gain the trust of others, or mediate between contending groups or parties

Special Conditions of Employment:

This is an Internal UC system-wide recruitment giving primary consideration to current, career UC employees. Must be a current UC Police Officer or higher rank sworn classification, non-probationary, and have three (3) or more years of UC Police service. Applicants from other campuses will be required to successfully pass an extensive background investigation, psychological, and medical exams under California P.O.S.T. requirements. P.O.S.T. Basic and Intermediate certificates are required upon appointment. Successful applicants will be required to work rotating shift assignments, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime hours. Travel is required for training and mutual aid assistance to other UC campuses and public agencies. Currently, the patrol division works 12-hour shifts and responds to all calls for service. Police sergeants are assigned to supervise law enforcement operations both on the campus and in the Isla Vista community. In addition, sergeants are routinely required to work evenings, nights, and weekends and also work overtime to provide law enforcement support to large special events, concerts, dignitary visits, and a myriad of athletic campus events. To be considered for this position, we are requiring a cover letter, resume, and copies of your P.O.S.T. certifications in addition to a completed application.
Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
Mandated reporting requirement of Dependent Adult Abuse
UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act
Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

50% Supervision - Works closely with and provides leadership to employees. Provides functional supervision for employees both directly and indirectly under the sergeant's supervision. Provides necessary command in the absence of a ranking officer. Inspects, schedules, and supervises the activities of assigned personnel. Enforces rules, regulations, orders, policies, and procedures with all assigned personnel. Evaluate the performances of employees by conducting performance reviews. Review crime reports for accuracy.

25% Administration - Reports promptly, through the chain of command, any violation of University-wide Policies and Administrative Procedures, criminal statutes, or any other misbehavior committed by another employee of the department. Makes immediate recommendations for the relief or suspension from duty of any officer or employee of the department when it is necessary to protect the welfare of the employee, the integrity of the department, or the safety of the campus community as provided for in these regulations. Makes recommendations, as requested, for firing, disciplining, and terminating employees of the department. Responds to citizen complaints.

20% Law Enforcement - Works such hours and performs such tasks as are assigned by a ranking officer. Properly executes assigned duties. Prevents crime. Enforces laws. Arrests offenders. Maintains proper public relations. Maintains discipline. Adheres to rules, regulations, orders, departmental procedures, and policies. Initiates police actions when necessary. Promotes University Police morale. Provide supervision in the field at major crime scenes and major traffic accidents, as well as respond to routine calls where officer/s require assistance. Supervises the taking into custody of all suspects to ensure that proper procedures are followed and adhered to with regard to probable cause, arrest, and booking of suspects. Performs related duties as assigned.

5% Additional Duties - Provides job training to ensure proper performance by assigned personnel. Makes recommendations for training and officer development. Disseminates orders, policies, and procedures to all assigned personnel. Ensures adherence to these policies and procedures and the proper performance of assigned duties by all assigned personnel. Properly maintains, uses, and operates facilities, materials, supplies, and assigned equipment.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information - https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information

University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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