Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Chief of Police Department Management Direct the daily operations of the district police department to ensure effective law enforcement. Coordinate enforcement activities with outside law enforcement agencies, other department directors, and campus principals and work cooperatively to develop and implement preventative security programs, gang management plans, and other safety programs. Investigate and make recommendations on all complaints and accusations made against district police officers or staff. Law Enforcement Ensure enforcement of all laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy and the jurisdiction of the district. Oversee investigation of criminal activities occurring within the district's jurisdiction and support other agencies conducting investigations. Serve as district liaison to state and local law enforcement agencies and juvenile authorities, and represent the district on assigned committees and task forces. Safety Develop department safety procedures, including procedures for safe handling and use of firearms. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Personnel Management Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness. Prepare, review, and revise police department job descriptions. Administration Maintain property room for storage of weapons and contraband confiscated on district property. Compile and administer department budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of police officers, security guards, and department clerical staff.•