CHIEF, CAMPUS POLICE

Basic Functions

**FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 25, 2026

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS IS EXEMPT

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:

District paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
District paid $100,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
Participation in CalPERS Retirement System.
20 paid holidays; 22 vacation days

DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Campus Police Department, including field operations, criminal investigations, and communications; coordinates assigned activities with other departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among departments and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to executives in areas of expertise; and performs related duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Deputy Superintendent, Executive Vice President of Administrative Services. Exercises direct supervision over sworn and non-sworn staff through subordinate levels of supervision.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing staff, operations, and programs of the District’s Campus Police Department. Positions at this level assume responsibility for administrative, long- and short-term planning, and budgeting; in addition they recommend and implement public safety programs, projects, goals, and policies, and ensure alignment with the safety, attraction, retention and academic success of students. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.

Representative Duties

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Assumes full management responsibility for all Campus Police Department programs, services, and activities including the provision of the safety and security of the District’s students, faculty, staff, and property.
Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Campus Police Department; establishes, within policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels.
Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department’s budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements budgetary adjustments, as necessary.
Selects, trains, motivates, and directs Campus Police Department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.
Contributes to the overall quality of the department’s service by developing, reviewing and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and campus needs; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.
Plans, organizes, directs and administers a District-wide plan to provide parking accommodation for students, faculty, staff, visitors and guests; enforces traffic laws and oversees citation actions.
Serves as a liaison between the District Attorney’s Office, local law enforcement and the FBI in police matters involving the campus community; makes criminal arrests and conducts criminal investigations.
Develops cooperative working relationships and mutual aid agreements with representatives of other local public safety departments; coordinates mutual aid operations.
Informs the District’s administration of security and safety problems and proposes solutions; advises appropriate administrator of student discipline matters and prepares reports; interviews and informs involved student(s) of discipline matters.
Plans, organizes, direct, and administers the Emergency Disaster Preparedness Program, in cooperation with assigned departments.
Conducts a variety of departmental organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Serves as a spokesperson for the Police Department at a variety of campus community events, meetings, and other public relations activities.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public safety.
Works productively and cooperatively with others by demonstrating respect, patience and equitable treatment of all internal and external customers.
Ensures staff observe and comply with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in police science, criminal justice, or a related field.

Experience:

Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible law enforcement management experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a valid Supervisory P.O.S.T. Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a valid First Aid and CPR certification to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment a Campus Law Enforcement Course Certification.

Knowledge and Abilities

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Operations and services of a community college police department.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
Principles and practices of leadership.
Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Public agency budget development, contract administration, District administrative practices, and general principles of risk management related to police department operations.
Principles and practices of police safety program development, management in an educational setting including emergency services preparedness.
Law enforcement legal mandates and practices such as Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.), Penal Code, civil law and the Police Officer Bill of Rights (P.O.B.R).
Techniques used for conducting criminal investigations.
Law enforcement principles, practices, and techniques related to patrol, traffic enforcement, crime scene control and investigation, protection of life and property, and pursuit, apprehension, and transportation of suspects.
Rules of evidence regarding search and seizure, the preservation of evidence, and the chain of custody.
Courtroom procedures and techniques for testifying.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, procedures, and court decisions relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Methods and techniques for the development of presentations and business correspondence.
Record keeping principles and procedures.
Techniques for effectively representing the District in contact with government agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Techniques of providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with students, staff, faculty, representatives of outside organizations, and members of the public, including individuals of diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for the Police Department.
Prepare and administer budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of sworn and non-sworn staff; delegate authority and responsibility.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Administer special projects with contractual agreements and ensure compliance with contract provisions.
Effectively represent the District and the department in meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, vendors, community groups and various businesses, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
Direct the establishment and maintenance of a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds of community college students.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee.

You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at https://www.schooljobs.com with your username and password.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.

All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. To assist the District in determining whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements, descriptions of an applicant's present and past job duties should include details pertinent to the position for which he/she is applying.

Applicants may be notified by email during any phase of this recruitment regarding status. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site, click here to open link: School Jobs with your username and password.

If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.

It is not unusual for the District to receive hundreds of applications for a position. For this reason, it is advantageous to make the application as easy to review as possible.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application, please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at (760) 245-4271, extension 2500, or by email at jobs@vvc.edu

A complete file consists of all of the following:
1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form
2. A letter expressing interest in the position

3. A current resume
4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees conferred (completion date) and coursework. Conferred Date must be on transcripts NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. It is the responsibility of the candidate to include U.S. evaluations of non-U.S. transcripts with their application. Link to - State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_2

5. Valid First Aid and CPR certification
6. Valid Intermediate P.O.S.T certificate

VISA
Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.

NEPOSTISM POLICY

Victor Valley College is committed to fair hiring practices. We prohibit the employment of relatives or domestic partners as defined by Family Code Section 297 et seq., in the same department in accordance with Board Policy 7310.

EEO STATEMENT

The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional, professional development opportunities that are meaningful, and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity, equity, and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class, race, color, national origin, disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), ancestry, sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), age (over 40), marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), military or veteran status, and genetic information.

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