Applicants should submit a resume, transcripts and cover letter explaining how you meet the desirable qualifications.

Note: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $135,144 per year, second step $141,984 per year or third step at $149,172 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on an annual basis, until the maximum step of $164,664 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Interviews will be held in the District Office building in Martinez, California: First Interviews will be on July 18, 2024 and Final Interviews will be on July 25, 2024.

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.



The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.



Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.



Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.


The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.



If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm

Under direction of the Executive Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services, the Chief of Police plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the District Police Safety Services operation; inspects, monitors, reviews and audits the Police Safety Services functions and activities; serves as a resource to college and District personnel regarding security and police safety service procedures; serves as a liaison to other public safety organizations; and performs other related functions as directed. This position may be required to provide day-to-day supervision at a college campus, attend college management meetings, and periodically meet with the college Presidents to discuss policies and procedures.

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the District Police Safety Services operation, including the determination of operational policies, guidelines, priorities, and the approval of scheduling and control of ongoing operational functions.
Coordinates and plans activities for emergency preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation throughout the District.
Continually reviews legislative change and legal mandate implementation to ensure District compliance.
Plans, organizes, develops and implements operational procedures to ensure adherence to a cost effective and cost beneficial operational mode, and to ensure that appropriate quality control and performance standards are maintained.
Plans, organizes and supervises the development and maintenance of mid- and long-range planning programs, including implementation and maintenance of a systematic data management, storage and retrieval system.
Plans, organizes and supervises a program of inspection and review of operational facilities and equipment to ensure that potential safety hazards are corrected and prevented.
Reviews, approves, requisitions and orders Police Safety Services operational supplies, materials and equipment.
Plans, organizes, and participates in the budget planning process, and develops and implements an expenditure control process.
Counsels and advises college personnel regarding facility security, parking regulations and Police Safety Services related problems and concerns.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures pertaining to the District Police Safety Services operations, as well as provides communication forums for interior and exterior stakeholders.
Assists subordinate personnel in resolving complex and unusual Police Safety Services related problems and concerns.
Evaluates the performance of supervisory Police Safety Services personnel, including the use of motivational strategies and techniques to ensure improved performance.

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement, including two (2) years in a command position of lieutenant or higher.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts or higher degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Police Science, Public Administration or closely related field.

Principles, methods, techniques and strategies pertaining to a comprehensive District Police Safety Services operation.
Equipment, materials and supplies commonly utilized in a Police Services operation.
Legal mandates, policies, regulations and operational procedures pertaining to a community college Police Services operation.
Practices, procedures, techniques and strategies for determining operational effectiveness.
Police Services operational safety standards and law enforcement standards of conduct and ethics.

Effectively and efficiently plan, organize and supervise the functions and activities of a comprehensive District Police Safety Services program.
Plan, organize, assign, direct, and evaluate the functions and activities of a college police service organization.
Accurately estimate operational time requirements and determine work performance standards.
Plan, organize, establish and maintain an effective and efficient data management, storage and retrieval system.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls.
Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, politics, philosophy, disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff.
Establish and maintain effective organizational human relationships.

1. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Police Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field.
2. Possess a POST executive certificate
3. Successful completion of the P.O.S.T. command college or F.B.I. academy programs
4. Experience in college or university law enforcement at the command officer level
5. Experience in police service training processes
6. Experience in community policing with diverse population groups
7. Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution
8. Budget development and management
9. Ability to successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. 

In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.

About the District

The mission of the Contra Costa Community College District is to transform lives by providing outstanding learning opportunities that nurture and empower all students to achieve their educational goals. The dedicated faculty, classified professionals and administrators in the District are committed to core values and action that promote excellence in learning and equitable student success. The District is committed to hiring and developing a diverse staff that understands that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive role models for all students; and creates an inclusive and supportive educational work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves.



Located in Contra Costa County, in the beautiful and diverse San Francisco East Bay area, the District serves the 1 million residents of the County through education, business partnerships and service in the community. The District first opened its doors in 1949 and is the second oldest and eighth largest multi-college community college district in California. The District consists of three colleges and two centers; Contra Costa College in San Pablo; Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill; Los Medanos College in Pittsburg; and the centers in Brentwood and San Ramon. The District Office located in downtown Martinez, supports the mission and functions of the colleges.



As evidenced by the rich diversity in Contra Costa County, the District enrolls a highly diverse student population. Serving over 41,364 students a year, in 2021-2022 fiscal year the demographic make-up of the students was 9% Black/African American; 21% Asian/Pacific Islander; 34% Hispanic/Latino; 25% White/Caucasian; and 11% Other.



The District actively encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve the dynamic student population and work collaboratively with existing colleagues that are equally dynamic and diverse.



Contra Costa College

Contra Costa College is a dynamic, comprehensive community college with a diverse student population. The institution has served the communities of West Contra Costa County for more than 69 years. Most of the 10,500-plus students who attend the college come from local communities, but many also come from neighboring communities and from countries throughout the world. The college offers certificates and degree programs in 70 areas. It prepares students for immediate employment and for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Faculty and staff are proud to be affiliated with an institution that has a tradition of excellence and a reputation for educating students to live and work in a diverse global environment.



Diablo Valley College

DVC is committed to increasing student success. The college has distinguished itself as one of the nation’s most successful community colleges by offering incomparable transfer opportunities and exceptional career-technical programs. In both Pleasant Hill and San Ramon, a diverse student body engages with high-quality instruction and support services designed for excellence and equity in student learning. DVC’s career-technical programs keep pace with emerging technologies and skill requirements, while unparalleled transfer programs prepare students to be successful in four-year colleges and universities. DVC continuously ranks among the top transfer pathways to UC Berkeley.



Los Medanos College

Los Medanos College, opened in 1974, is the newest campus of the Contra Costa Community College District. The college prepares students to excel and succeed economically, socially and intellectually in an innovative, engaging and supportive learning environment. LMC provides quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities to serve the needs of a rapidly-growing and changing East County while enhancing the quality of life of the diverse communities it serves. Los Medanos College is known for its transferable general education program and career technical programs strongly connected with local business and industry. The college serves approximately 10,000 students.

Insurance: The District offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.



Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employees are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.



Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.



Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).



Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.



Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership)



For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:

Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2019-2022%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf



Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf

All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant’s satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.

In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to slever@4cd.edu. For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.