Mynacsa
Chief of Police Los Angeles Unified School District
Mynacsa, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
APPLICATION LINK:
https://careers.lausd.org/job/Chief-of-Police/1235508900/ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Published Date:
Nov 21, 2024 Location:
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Los Angeles Unified School District SALARY DETAILS $203,400.00 – $254,500.00 Yearly APPLICATION FILING DATES November 21, 2024 – December 6, 2024 JOIN OUR TEAM AS LAUSD’S NEXT CHIEF OF POLICE LAUSD is seeking an inspirational and empathetic leader with extensive experience and an outstanding career in law enforcement and public safety, to lead the LA School Police Department (LASPD). Our successful candidate will be a visionary who will seek to promote open dialogue and proactive engagement with students, staff and the community, and will inspire confidence and trust in their ability to successfully head the LASPD. LASPD’s highest priority is to ensure and support LAUSD’s commitment to providing safe learning and community spaces for students, staff and the community. The role of Chief of Police is critical in shaping the Department’s and the District’s strategy in achieving this goal. The position of Chief of Police is considered part of the District’s senior management team; the incumbent will report directly to the Deputy Superintendent of Business Services and Operations, and will manage all personnel within LASPD. THE LA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city. ABOUT THE LASPD The LA School Police Department, which is the fifth largest police department in LA County, is a vital part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The Department serves as a fully functioning professional law enforcement agency with a staff that includes over 200 sworn officers. The Department is tasked with improving campus safety and creating safe school passages for students, staff, and the school community. The Department is committed to continuous improvement in serving the students, staff and parents of the District, and upholds the values of the law enforcement profession in equal justice for all under the law. LASPD promotes transparency and accountability, and values strong relationships with all stakeholders. THE CHIEF OF POLICE: ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Chief of Police oversees all operations of the Los Angeles School Police Department, guiding a team of sworn officers and civilian staff. Responsibilities of this critical role include: Leading the LASPD team in establishing a safe and secure environment at all District schools and offices through development and revision of goals, strategies and procedures for protecting students, staff and property. Setting clear goals and expectations for Department personnel, including communicating and embodying the vision, mission, and core values of the Department, motivating staff to work toward them, and serving as a mentor to staff, leading by example and holding staff accountable. Representing the Police Department on a local, regional, and national level and developing cooperative relationships with other law enforcement agencies, government officials, community groups, the media and related outside agencies to exchange ideas and information relating to the development of law-enforcement programs and methods. Ensuring collaborative problem solving and engagement efforts with community leaders, representatives and stakeholders. Performing critical administrative functions including preparing the Department budget; allocating personnel to school, offices and other District locations; recommending and reviewing personnel transactions; and analyzing and compiling reports. OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Our ideal candidate will be a strong leader with extensive law enforcement experience, preferably within agencies that promote collaborative and community-oriented policing. They will be a compassionate, respectful, honest, and ethical leader with a demonstrated ability to manage a large and geographically diverse law enforcement department and talent in motivating a team of law enforcement professionals, both sworn and non-sworn. Our ideal candidate will also have considerable management experience that includes success in strategic planning, resource allocation, fiscal management, analysis of critical data and labor relations. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferably in police administration, public administration, business administration, criminology, or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required education provided that graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is met. EXPERIENCE: Five years of sworn officer experience in a management or executive position in a law enforcement agency. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a Management California Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA P.O.S.T.) certificate or equivalent coursework. Completion of a specialized course of training for school peace officers as prescribed by P.O.S.T. within two years of appointment. Qualify biannually with departmentally approved firearms at a designated police range. Appointment is subject to fingerprinting, a review of criminal record and a thorough background investigation. BENEFITS LAUSD offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: A choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family. Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic 3% at 50 (Employee contributes 9%) or CalPERS PEPRA 2.7% @ 57 (Employee contributes 14.75%) and voluntary participation in the District’s 403 (b) and 457 plans. Executive employees enjoy 24 days of paid vacation each year as well as 13 paid holidays. APPLICATION PROCESS If you believe that you have what it takes to be successful and thrive in this position, we would like to know more about you. Interested applicants, please apply through our online application system. Once you have logged into our application system, attach and submit your cover letter and resume. Please ensure that both the cover letter and resume indicate the extent of your professional experience and expertise, and clearly state how you meet all requirements of this job as stated above. Additionally, you should indicate how your background and your skill set match that described for our successful candidate, as only those candidates who most closely match our description of a successful candidate will be invited to move forward in this selection process. If you have any questions please contact Brittany Goins at brittany.goins@lausd.net. Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net and @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren’t accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder.
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https://careers.lausd.org/job/Chief-of-Police/1235508900/ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Published Date:
Nov 21, 2024 Location:
US Company:
Los Angeles Unified School District SALARY DETAILS $203,400.00 – $254,500.00 Yearly APPLICATION FILING DATES November 21, 2024 – December 6, 2024 JOIN OUR TEAM AS LAUSD’S NEXT CHIEF OF POLICE LAUSD is seeking an inspirational and empathetic leader with extensive experience and an outstanding career in law enforcement and public safety, to lead the LA School Police Department (LASPD). Our successful candidate will be a visionary who will seek to promote open dialogue and proactive engagement with students, staff and the community, and will inspire confidence and trust in their ability to successfully head the LASPD. LASPD’s highest priority is to ensure and support LAUSD’s commitment to providing safe learning and community spaces for students, staff and the community. The role of Chief of Police is critical in shaping the Department’s and the District’s strategy in achieving this goal. The position of Chief of Police is considered part of the District’s senior management team; the incumbent will report directly to the Deputy Superintendent of Business Services and Operations, and will manage all personnel within LASPD. THE LA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city. ABOUT THE LASPD The LA School Police Department, which is the fifth largest police department in LA County, is a vital part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The Department serves as a fully functioning professional law enforcement agency with a staff that includes over 200 sworn officers. The Department is tasked with improving campus safety and creating safe school passages for students, staff, and the school community. The Department is committed to continuous improvement in serving the students, staff and parents of the District, and upholds the values of the law enforcement profession in equal justice for all under the law. LASPD promotes transparency and accountability, and values strong relationships with all stakeholders. THE CHIEF OF POLICE: ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Chief of Police oversees all operations of the Los Angeles School Police Department, guiding a team of sworn officers and civilian staff. Responsibilities of this critical role include: Leading the LASPD team in establishing a safe and secure environment at all District schools and offices through development and revision of goals, strategies and procedures for protecting students, staff and property. Setting clear goals and expectations for Department personnel, including communicating and embodying the vision, mission, and core values of the Department, motivating staff to work toward them, and serving as a mentor to staff, leading by example and holding staff accountable. Representing the Police Department on a local, regional, and national level and developing cooperative relationships with other law enforcement agencies, government officials, community groups, the media and related outside agencies to exchange ideas and information relating to the development of law-enforcement programs and methods. Ensuring collaborative problem solving and engagement efforts with community leaders, representatives and stakeholders. Performing critical administrative functions including preparing the Department budget; allocating personnel to school, offices and other District locations; recommending and reviewing personnel transactions; and analyzing and compiling reports. OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Our ideal candidate will be a strong leader with extensive law enforcement experience, preferably within agencies that promote collaborative and community-oriented policing. They will be a compassionate, respectful, honest, and ethical leader with a demonstrated ability to manage a large and geographically diverse law enforcement department and talent in motivating a team of law enforcement professionals, both sworn and non-sworn. Our ideal candidate will also have considerable management experience that includes success in strategic planning, resource allocation, fiscal management, analysis of critical data and labor relations. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferably in police administration, public administration, business administration, criminology, or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required education provided that graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is met. EXPERIENCE: Five years of sworn officer experience in a management or executive position in a law enforcement agency. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a Management California Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA P.O.S.T.) certificate or equivalent coursework. Completion of a specialized course of training for school peace officers as prescribed by P.O.S.T. within two years of appointment. Qualify biannually with departmentally approved firearms at a designated police range. Appointment is subject to fingerprinting, a review of criminal record and a thorough background investigation. BENEFITS LAUSD offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: A choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family. Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic 3% at 50 (Employee contributes 9%) or CalPERS PEPRA 2.7% @ 57 (Employee contributes 14.75%) and voluntary participation in the District’s 403 (b) and 457 plans. Executive employees enjoy 24 days of paid vacation each year as well as 13 paid holidays. APPLICATION PROCESS If you believe that you have what it takes to be successful and thrive in this position, we would like to know more about you. Interested applicants, please apply through our online application system. Once you have logged into our application system, attach and submit your cover letter and resume. Please ensure that both the cover letter and resume indicate the extent of your professional experience and expertise, and clearly state how you meet all requirements of this job as stated above. Additionally, you should indicate how your background and your skill set match that described for our successful candidate, as only those candidates who most closely match our description of a successful candidate will be invited to move forward in this selection process. If you have any questions please contact Brittany Goins at brittany.goins@lausd.net. Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net and @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren’t accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder.
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