City and County of San Francisco

Under direction, supervises and is responsible for the work of subordinate officers and assists in the overall administration of an institution security program.

8205 Institutional Police Sergeant is distinguished from 8204 Institutional Police Officer in that the former is the first-level supervisor. 8205 Institutional Police Sergeant is distinguished from 8209 Institutional Police Lieutenant in that the latter is responsible for managing the institutional law enforcement program of the Community College District.

Supervises subordinate staff.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises the work of officers; arranges work schedules; conducts tours of inspection; reports on activity of officers; transmits and interprets pertinent departmental policies and procedures and assures their enforcement; orients and instructs security officers in law and regulation changes and the proper performance of their duties.

2. Assures that officers are provided with all necessary supplies and equipment; instructs officers in the proper use of equipment; prepares or supervises the preparation of daily and special reports of security activities; assists and counsels officers in writing reports; initiates necessary disciplinary action.

3. Performs the duties of officer; as assigned, assumes the duties of lieutenant in his or her absence.

Knowledge of: the laws of arrest; the California Motor Vehicle Code; a good knowledge of the principles of organization and supervision, especially as they apply to effective security work.

Ability and Skill to: supervise the enforcement of city and State laws and ordinances and institution rules, regulations and security measures; train subordinate officers in the proper methods of security enforcement and in the use of fire arms; prepare special reports.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:
High School diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).

Experience:
Three (3) years of experience as a police officer, member of a military police unit or other work involving the safeguarding of life and property.

License and Certification:
Possession of a valid California driver license.

Possession of a Basic P.O.S.T Certificate issued by California Department of Justice, Commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training.

Substitution:
Possession of an associate degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 8209 Institutional Police Lieutenant
From: 8204 Institutional Police Officer

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.