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Description The Peralta Community College District is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and mission-driven leader to serve as Lieutenant of Community Safety during a transformative moment in the District’s history. Serving four diverse urban colleges in the San Francisco Bay Area — Laney College, Merritt College, College of Alameda, and Berkeley City College — the Department of Community Safety is building a modern, student-centered safety model grounded in trust, professionalism, accountability, student success, and community partnership. This is not a traditional policing assignment. The Lieutenant will help shape, from the ground up, a next-generation hybrid community safety model that integrates community engagement, wellness-centered practices, technology, emergency preparedness, and a tiered response framework into a comprehensive campus safety culture. The selected candidate will work closely with executive leadership to help operationalize a progressive vision for community safety within higher education. The ideal candidate is an emotionally intelligent leader who values procedural justice, mentorship, problem-solving, and collaborative leadership. We are seeking someone who understands that community safety in higher education requires empathy, adaptability, professionalism, and exceptional relationship-building skills. This position is an opportunity to help define the future of community safety in higher education. Why Join Peralta? Opportunity to help build and shape a modern community safety department from the ground up Serve one of the most diverse student populations in California Work in the heart of the Bay Area across dynamic urban college campuses Be part of a leadership team focused on innovation, transparency, and organizational transformation Lead with purpose in an educational environment centered on student success and community wellness Help implement emerging technologies and integrated safety systems, including AI-assisted monitoring, emergency communications, and modern dispatch operations Opportunity to influence policy, culture, training, and operational standards during a historic transition Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day operational leadership for Community Safety personnel Support the development of policies, procedures, training programs, and accountability systems Supervise and mentor sworn and non-sworn community safety personnel Coordinate emergency response, incident management, and critical incident operations Foster collaborative relationships with students, employees, and external partners Promote a culture of professionalism, service, and continuous improvement Assist with Clery Act compliance, emergency preparedness initiatives, and campus safety programs Support the implementation of technology-driven public safety solutions and data-informed operations Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will demonstrate: Strong ethical leadership and integrity Experience supervising teams in complex or diverse environments Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A community-oriented and service-driven philosophy Experience with higher education, urban environments, or progressive public safety models preferred Ability to lead organizational change and inspire personnel Commitment to equity, transparency, and student-centered safety practices Requirements Minimum Qualifications Possession of a California P. O. S. T. Basic Certificate and P. O. S. T. Supervisory Certificate Five (5) years of full-time law enforcement experience, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities Ability to meet the requirements of California Government Code Sections 1029, 1030, 1031, et seq. Valid California driver’s license or ability to obtain one prior to employment Valid First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain within the required timeframe Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, emergency management, behavioral sciences, or a related field California P. O. S. T. Management Certificate Experience in higher education, campus safety, community-oriented policing, or hybrid public safety environments Experience supervising both sworn and non-sworn personnel Demonstrated experience in organizational leadership, program development, policy implementation, or operational transformation The Successful Candidate Should Possess Knowledge Of Modern principles and practices of police administration and supervision Community-oriented safety and relationship-based public safety strategies Criminal law, investigations, crime prevention, and emergency response operations Clery Act compliance and campus safety operations Incident command systems and crisis response coordination Public speaking, communication, and stakeholder engagement Principles of training, mentorship, and personnel development Record management, reporting, and operational accountability systems Desired Leadership Attributes Emotional intelligence and professionalism Sound judgment and ethical leadership Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to lead within a diverse and evolving educational environment Commitment to student-centered and community-focused safety practices Collaborative leadership and mentoring abilities Adaptability, innovation, and problem-solving skills Essential Abilities Lead and coordinate community safety and emergency response operations Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned personnel Respond effectively during emergencies and critical incidents Foster a safe and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors Conduct training, briefings, and public presentations Analyze complex situations and implement effective courses of action Prepare and maintain accurate reports, records, and operational documentation Build cooperative and effective working relationships across the District and community partners #J-18808-Ljbffr
