Job Title Sergeant for Community Safety (P.O.S.T. Certified) - District Time Base 40 hrs/week 12 months/year Compensation Salary Range: $117,112 - $137,004/Annual, Hiring Range: $117,112 - $126,668/Annual Position Type Management Department Human Resources-Personnel (135) City Oakland State CA Job Description Summary
Under the direction of the Executive Director for Community Safety/Chief (Chief), serve as shift
supervisor for the Community Safety Department; provide security and protection to students,
personnel, equipment, and property of the Peralta Community College District; enforce laws and
ordinances; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time position with a five-day, 40-hour-per-week schedule. Duties are performed 12 months a year. May be required to work some evenings, nights, and weekends, depending on the department’s needs.
CORE HOLISTIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS DUTIES
- Proactive Community Safety: Officers work to build trust and partnerships with the departments,
community partners, colleges, external agencies, and behavioral health to collaboratively address
underlying issues causing challenges and opportunities for our District community
- Mental Health Crisis Intervention: Recognizing that we do encounter people with mental health
challenges, officers act in coordination with other services and staff, using de-escalation tactics and
connecting individuals to mental health services rather than just the criminal justice system.
- Trauma-Informed Care: Officers are trained to identify trauma, particularly in students and
community members, to minimize further harm and help them regain a sense of security
throughout the District and community.
- Preventive Social Service Involvement: Police often take on social work roles, providing resources
for addiction treatment, coordinating with homeless shelters, conducting welfare checks, and
offering support to community members in crisis.
- Public Education and Engagement: Engaging in outreach, community meetings, and providing a
holistic style of training on various activities from de-escalation, First Aid, CPR, AED, and other
safety measures to empower community members
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.
- Serve as a supervisor for the Community Safety Department, including the supervision
of Community Safety Services Assistants, Dispatchers, and Cadets; performs various
administrative duties to assist in the overall smooth operation of the department.
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; maintain discipline among
department members; schedule shifts and assignments of assigned personnel to maintain a fully
operational patrol schedule.
- Conduct training and briefing sessions for Community Safety Department meetings.
- Receive and respond to complaints from faculty, staff, students, and the public regarding
Community Safety services, campus operations, and other issues; investigate serious personnel
complaints against members of the department; advise campus managers on criminal activity and
complaints.
- Perform duties as a Community Safety Officer; respond to calls for service and emergencies,
make arrests, prepare reports, and appear in court as needed.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities and personnel;
approve reports and departmental paperwork submitted by Community Safety Officers and other
department support staff.
- Operate and assure proper maintenance, use, and operation of equipment, supplies, and
materials used in the department, including a vehicle, firearm, body-worn camera, taser, baton,
radio, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, emergency equipment, and various other patrol and office
equipment.
- Intervene in disputes between students and instructors and determine appropriate action.
- Conduct classroom presentations regarding personnel and property safety related to the campus
community and the surrounding community.
- Participate in the evaluation, acquisition, and procurement of equipment for the department
- Perform related duties as assigned.
workshops, events, and other college functions as needed and to be able to represent the
Ability to take initiative, problem solve, and work independently with good judgment about
