Chief of Police (Safety and Police)

Department: Safety & Police (D)

Position Type: Classified Management/Supervisor Physical location of the position: Riverside

Employment Type: Full-Time Position Length: 12-month Salary Amount: $171,335 - $208,593

Salary Type: Annual Job Description

Basic Function: BASIC FUNCTIONServes as a sworn peace officer providing District-wide executive leadership and operational management for police operations in coordination with District and College administration; oversees day-to-day department operations, ensures departmental compliance with District strategic goals and statutory requirements, and enforces policies affecting public safety throughout the District. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives general direction from an assigned District administrator. Exercises administrative and managerial supervision over assigned District personnel. CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThis is classification responsible for the administration, operational leadership, and statutory compliance of the District's Police Department. The incumbent exercises broad independent judgment, initiative, and discretion in enforcing laws, developing public safety policies, managing departmental budgets, and directing police personnel under general administrative direction.

Education: Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public or business administration, or a related field, and ten (10) years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience in all major phases of police work, including five (5) years of administrative and supervisory experience at a level comparable to a police lieutenant or seven (7) years as a police sergeant; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. A master's degree and experience working in a culturally diverse college or university environment is preferred.

Experience: Knowledge of:1. Best practices and techniques used in modern California law enforcement agencies, with a focus on campus safety operations at higher educational institutions.2. Diverse backgrounds, socioeconomic status, and group identities of community members and students.3. California criminal justice system.4. Restorative justice practices and modern community-focused policing.5. Local, state, and federal laws applicable to the police function generally, and to the District specifically.6. Use of force, de-escalation, and mental health crisis techniques, best practices, and policies.7. Labor issues and personnel management in a collective bargaining environment.8. Principles, procedures, and legal constraints for conducting background and internal investigations.9. Basic computer skills and software, such as Microsoft Office.10. Management methods, philosophies, specific law enforcement practices, and legal issues.11. Complex financial and budgeting issues. Ability to: Communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse community of administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Promote development and effectively manage a multicultural workforce and adjust to changing management styles within the campus leadership. Model, demonstrate, and uphold proper and impeccable professional ethics and demeanor in all situations. Effectively supervise, manage, lead, train, develop, and evaluate employees. Take command in emergency situations. Delegate tasks and require accountability. Communicate clearly orally and in writing to a variety of audiences, including difficult or angry people, whether planned or impromptu. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, peers, co-workers, colleagues, supervisors, District executives, and elected officials. Work cooperatively with personnel of allied agencies. Accept instructions and direction from supervisor in a positive manner. Meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner. Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and the community. Provide efficient, high-level customer service to public, vendors, contractors, and District personnel. Licenses/Certifications: Licenses and Certifications: The RCCD Chief of Police is a sworn peace officer of the State of California. California Penal Code §832.4(c) states: "Each police Chief, or any other person in charge of a local law enforcement agency, appointed on or after January 1, 1999, as a condition of continued employment, shall obtain the basic certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within two years of appointment."Possession of California POST (or equivalent) Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Supervisory Certifications is required at the time of appointment, with POST Management Certificate preferred. Qualification with a firearm per state regulations. A valid driver's license and proof of insurability may be required to drive a District or personal vehicle. Other: OTHER: Must have clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (E.C. 87360a).CONTACTS: Co-workers, colleagues across the department and the District; staff, faculty and students; fellow law enforcement and public safety professionals; the general public; elected, public officials; local, regional, state and federal agencies; and other community college districts.

Duties and Responsibilities: EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONSPlans, organizes, and directs the work of the department and ensures departmental operations occur in accordance with current federal, state, regulatory, statutory, and local laws, and the RCCD Police policy and procedures manual; develops and implements policies and procedures related to current law enforcement practices and administrative areas of operation. Serves as the District's community policing advocate and coordinates police activity with other law enforcement agencies; participates on state, regional, and local law enforcement committees and panels. Provides guidance, advice, and recommendations related to community matters, criminal intelligence and activity, and other important elements of the policing function, in coordination with District leadership, Trustees, community members, and the general public. Oversees investigations and coordinates with appropriate individuals within the District and with appropriate external agencies and organizations as necessary. Prepares and implements the department's strategic plans; manages the fiscal operation and budget; manages routine audits and inspections of departmental activities and equipment. Prepares annual and ad-hoc reports (such as the Clery Report) and makes presentations to a variety of stakeholders. Creates, cultivates, and nurtures cooperative working relationships with college and District personnel and students; coordinates emergency preparedness with other District, College, and campus units; conducts management and staff collaboration meetings. Serves as the Training Compliance Officer to ensure the department adheres to regulations required of all Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certified entities as well as all other officer training needs. Reviews and recommends adjustments, as appropriate, to the department's organizational structure based on District and college needs; supervises, hires, directs, plans the work of, evaluates, and disciplines assigned personnel. Does additional programming and other related duties as assigned; specific duties not listed does not exclude them for this classification if the work is similar or related. Conditions of Employment: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a Classified Management position with vacation, 22 days annually; and paid accruable sick leave, 12 days annually. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than 12 months. The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents.vacation, 22 days annuallypaid accruable sick leave, 12 days annuallyhealth and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change. All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees. The Riverside Community College District (the District) fosters and maintains a work environment free from discrimination harassment or retaliation, where all persons are treated with dignity and respect. The District is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. The District adheres to these principles in all aspects of employment, including, recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline and termination. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling the District's commitment to equal employment opportunity. In addition, it is the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or have inquiries regarding compliance or grievance procedures you may contact the District Compliance Officer and Title IX, Section 504/ADA Coordinator Lorraine Jones as follows: Lorraine Jones, Ed. D., M.S.W.District Compliance Officer and Title IX/ADA/504 Coordinator 3801 Market Street Riverside, CA 92501lorraine.jones@rccd.edu 951-222-8039 Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3 Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript Optional Applicant Documents: Other Document Masters or Equivalent TranscriptPOST Certificates Effective Employment Date: Anticipated start date: June 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Application Types Accepted: Classified/Management/Confidential Application