Police Captain (5979U) 23788 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Departmental Overview

The University of California Police Department provides a full range of law enforcement services in support of the academic and public service missions of the University of California, serving a diverse community of more than 43,000 students and 14,000 faculty & staff in the vibrant City of Berkeley, at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to the traditional role of a police department, we also carry out a variety of proactive educational, outreach and crime prevention programs. We pride ourselves in a professional and high-quality delivery of service, which we provide with sensitivity to the unique concerns of the University community.

The department is generally divided into two divisions, Operations and Administration. Operations is divided into Patrol, Investigations and Communications. Administrations is divided into Administration and Office of the Chief. The Captain is called upon to manage the divisional areas.

The Department takes pride in its organizational values, which includes working collaboratively in a diverse university setting. Visit us at https://ucpd.berkeley.edu/

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Chief of Police, the Police Captain assists in the administration, planning and coordination of the University's public safety activities for the entire campus. The daily population of the campus which can exceed 60,000 is larger than most of the small cities and towns in the state. The entire campus properties include both the central campus and remote sites such as Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, University Village, the Richmond Field Station and sites in the Berkeley Hills, the City of Oakland, and other nearby municipalities. The Berkeley campus environment is the most complex urban campus interface in the state of California and has a track record as the most volatile in the nation. The incumbent supervises the personnel of the various divisions; assists in the formulation of the departmental policies and procedures: performs related work as assigned and acts in the absence of the Police Chief.

The Police Captain directs and manages divisional operations to provide a comprehensive twenty-four hour Public Safety program for all segments of the campus community including University affiliates, visitors, facilities and equipment. The incumbent manages the provision of traditional and modern law enforcement services including maintenance of order and community policing and coordinates emergency public safety actions both on campus and under mutual aid agreements with other UC police departments statewide and neighboring law enforcement agencies.

The Police Captain may be called upon 24-hours a day to provide management for critical incidents including civil unrest, natural and man-made disasters, high-profile crimes or police activities, and any other significant departments operations. The Police Captain must be able to fulfill all the essential duties of a sworn peace officer and to perform the functional role of lower ranks, as required. The Police Captain is occasionally expected to attend off-site training and to provide mutual aid to other agencies or locations based on the needs of the department.

Required Qualifications

• Employed as Police Lieutenant or higher, with at least four years of UCPD service, or equivalent, at that rank or currently employed as a Police Captain.
• If employed outside of California, experience at the rank of Police Lieutenant or higher with certification equivalent to a California POST certificate and must qualify for a California POST certificate within one year of hiring.
• Possess valid California POST Management Certificate or equivalent or able to obtain a California POST Management Certificate within 12 months of employment.
• Must possess a Bachelor's degree or have equivalent experience.
• Ability to effectively manage a complex organization with multiple priorities and limited resources.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and take decisive action in critical situations.
• Ability to use vehicles, computer systems, weapons, and other technologies and tools employed by police agencies.
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial practices applicable to law enforcement in the University environment.
• Thorough understanding of modern policing issues, philosophies, trends, laws, regulations and policies as applied within the University environment.

Salary & Benefits

Hiring Range: $106,600.00 - $213,400.00 annually. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Diversity Statement

Please include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.

Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our UC Berkeley Principles of Community, which states that “every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring, and humane environment in which these values can thrive.”



Driving Required

A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.

Other Information

To verify eligibility, applicants may be required to complete a written exam, a physical agility test, panel interviews, a background investigation, medical and psychological exams, a pre-employment drug test, and other procedures as necessary. Mandated reporter for requirements of child and adult dependent abuse. Maintain a valid CA driver's license with enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull-Notice Program. UCB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act.

Other Information

The minimum posting duration of this position is 14 calendar days. The department will not initiate the application review process prior to 9/24/2021.

Physical Exam

Employment is contingent upon passing a physical exam.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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