Public Safety Academy Manager
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Position DetailsPosition Information Position Title Public Safety Academy Manager Job Type Leadership Department Public Safety Academy Campus Introduction About College of the DesertThe College of the Desert, Desert Community College District enrolls approximately 15,000 students each academic year with steady enrollment growth each year. College of the Desert embraces diversity in all forms and the right of all people to have access to quality higher education in a safe learning environment. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), College of the Desert administers an array of student programs specifically focused on student support and helping students achieve their educational and career goals. As a two-year college, we offer Associates Degree for Transfer, both in Art and Sciences, Associates Degrees, and Certificates across a wide range of disciplines.College of the Desert is a district that consists of leadership, staff, and faculty who are committed to enhancing our community through supporting the academic success of all of our students including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students of all ages, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, dreamers , and students of diverse sexual orientation and gender expression.When you join College of the Desert you can expect to be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences, emphasizes collaboration, and engages students in and out of the classroom. We are committed to ensuring that College of the Desert is a welcoming place for the success of all students.Who We Want:College of the Desert is seeking individuals from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. As such, we prioritize individuals who fully demonstrate their understanding of the community we serve, the benefits of diversity in a professional and educational setting, and values creating a culture that brings people together. A successful candidate will value working in a collegial, collaborative environment that is guided by a commitment to inclusion, student education, and equity. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

• Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as faculty, staff and leadership for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
• Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
• Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
• Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and
• Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.

Basic Function Under the direction of the Director of the Public Safety Academy (PSA) or assigned administrator, the Public Safety Academy Manager is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and assists the Director of the Public Safety Academy with coordination of the assigned instructional program.The Public Safety Academy Manager is distinguished from the Director of the Public Safety Academy by its oversight of day-to-day Academy operations, whereas the latter classification assumes overall leadership of the Public Safety Academy and its instructional programs, as well as, academic disciplines within the PSA.EMPLOYMENT STATUS:Classified AdministratorLeadership Salary Schedule Row VIIInterested in learning more about College of the Desert and the Coachella Valley? Visit the links below.

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Additional Position Information LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Valid California driver's license. Must have an acceptable driving record and current vehicleinsurance meeting State of California requirements. Possess or earn California Commission on POST Academy Director/Coordinator Course certification within first sixty (60) days of hire.Representative Duties The duties listed below are only intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Performs full supervisory activities, subject to management concurrence and in accordance with applicable District policies, which includes: selecting and training new employees; planning, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating completed work; approving overtime; preparing and signing employee performance evaluations; responding to grievances and taking appropriate disciplinary action; and, performing related supervisory activities.

Supervises, oversees, organizes, and coordinates the day-to-day activities and communications of the Academy to ensure efficient and effective office operations, including but not limited to the investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of a variety of internal and external issues; in conjunction with the Director of the Public Safety Academy, oversees and evaluates the instructional, technological, and remediation methods of the Academy.

Coordinates the integration and sequencing of Academy instruction with multi-discipline learning communities; assists in developing course curricula in accordance with training and testing specifications; assists in the preparation and delivery of instruction, ensuring that mandated course outline material is delivered in an effective manner; facilitates the remediation of activities with instructors related to mandated performance objectives.

Facilitates testing of Academy cadets and inputs student test scores via the appropriate system.

Ensures that related course requirements including but not limited to course approvals, course control numbers, extended course outline updates, instructor resume information, safety policies, course complete data and reporting are completed as required per regulations.

Schedules Academy and related classes and facilities use as required by College of the Desert.

Ensures compliance with California Education Code, Title 5 Regulations, accreditation standards, District policies and other state laws, regulations, and standards applicable to the discipline.

Serves as District liaison with internal departments and external agencies; maintains training standards by monitoring and implementing California legislative mandates for public safety training for the Academy; attends required state and regional meetings.

Assists in budgeting, planning and marketing of the Academy. Meet schedules and timelines, organize multiple projects efficiently and effectively, and carry out required project details throughout the year.

Compiles, assembles, and disseminates requested program data; prepares a variety of studies and reports relevant to the Academy.

Facilitates and manages collaborative actions with partner organizations.

Facilitates and manages employing department's access to affiliated students and records by their department.

Reviews, revises, and implements District, regional, and program policies and procedures.

Seeks and participates in professional development activities. Maintain an understanding of current ideas, trends, and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility through continued study and participation in professional organizations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Associates degree or equivalent experience, bachelor's degree preferred. The following experience is required for the Police Academy: one (1) year of sworn, first-level supervisory experience. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of California Commission on POST requirements.
• Successful completion of the POST Master Instructor Course.
• Experience in law enforcement recruit training. A degree in Criminal Justice or related law enforcement field of study from an accredited institution is desirable.

Knowledge of

Principles and practices of general management and supervision;

Laws and regulations governing California Community Colleges; District policies and procedures;

Compliance requirements for assigned academy;

Procedures for accreditation, basic course certification review and state certification; curriculum development and process;

Teaching methods and techniques; grant funding sources, procedures and processes, writing, and administration;

Student learning outcomes; Requirements for prerequisites and course equivalencies and equivalency policies;

New educational technologies and learning modalities;

Ability to

Plan, organize, direct, administer, review, and evaluate programs and services;

Exercise honesty, consistency, and sound judgment in the performance of duties;

Direct and control the delivery of the academy and direct the effective interface and integration of certified courses;

Understand and apply governmental budgeting practices; analyze financial, statistical and narrative data related to the workforce, assist in the preparation and administration of departmental budgets;

Assure compliance with academy requirements and Partner organizations;

Cultivate and promote positive and substantive relationships with local business and civic organizations;

Prepare comprehensive reports for submission to the state as required;

Maintain current knowledge of trends related to assigned areas of responsibility;

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others;

Interpret, apply, and explain District policies and legal regulations and requirements;

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to exchange information; operate a computer and appropriate software including scheduling, email, database management, word processing, spreadsheets and presentations.

Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and the community.

Physical DemandsWorking Conditions Office and field environment with interruptions. Sit or stand for extended periods of time, pushing and pulling, and visual acuity. The ability to type, use phone, stand intermittently, walk, bend and stoop, occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects of light to moderate weight, work at a computer, including sitting and viewing a monitor for various lengths of time, repetitive use of keyboard, mouse. Driving a vehicle to conduct work as necessary. Travel between sites. Requires evening and weekend responsibility.Full Time/Part Time Full Time Weekly Working Hours 40 Work Schedule & Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 8 am - 5 pm Salary Schedule Range Leadership Row VII ($97,270.92-$140,862.72 annually) Specific Departmental NeedsPosting Detail Information Posting Number 24-058 Number of VacanciesDesired Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)Tentative Interview Date 12/19/2024 Posting Open Date 10/02/2024 Posting Close Date 12/04/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:Applications missing any of the required documents listed will not be considered. The following documents are required at the time of application: Online Application: Please fill out your online application completely with all requested details. Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer. Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess. Unofficial Transcripts: Must be from an accredited institution, show name of institution, degree awarded, discipline, and date awarded. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of the required transcripts.IN YOUR APPLICATION:The List of Professional References should include at least two current or previous supervisors, two faculty members, and two other references not related to the applicant (including classified support staff). Please include names, e-mail addresses and current telephone numbers for each professional reference. Applicants from sectors other than higher education should submit comparable references. Letters of reference will not be accepted in lieu of the required List of Professional References.TIMELINES:

• For consideration complete qualifying applications must be received by December 4, 2024
• Interviews are tentatively scheduled for December 19, 2024.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• College of the Desert does not offer sponsorship nor take over sponsorship for an employment VISA.
• Employment is contingent on residence in California.
• If you do not receive a confirmation code after applying, it means your application was not submitted.

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