"South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium, Interim President"

This is an executive management position under the direction of the Governing Board of the Joint Powers Agency Consortium for seven community college districts to offer comprehensive and diverse training in public safety disciplines. The South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium President is responsible for carrying out the purpose of the Consortium, which is to provide training and educational programs that are responsive to the needs of public safety agencies and public safety students within the region served while meeting the needs of the Consortium member colleges. Qualified candidates will have a history of leadership in equity and institutionalize the tenets of the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Call to Action and the Vision for Success, and continued focus and efforts toward diversity, equity, and inclusion in public safety programs. The Consortium serves approximately 170 agencies at multiple sites within the service regions extending from San Francisco to Monterey Counties. Training programs respond to the needs of a population base of more than 5 million, serving police, fire probation, corrections, dispatch and paramedic personnel. An adjunct faculty of more than 600 instructors present approximately 200 courses approved by college curriculum committees. Annually, 2100 full time equivalent students are served.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the Governing Board and advisory groups to develop and implement a comprehensive regional public safety training program
• Recommend to the Governing Board areas where the Consortium could effect change and positively impact campus climate and public safety policy changes in alignment with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Call to Action and Vision for Success.
• Recommend to the Governing Board needed programs and support services
• Prepare agenda and supporting materials for Governing Board meetings
• Arrange for facilities for all programs and courses

Personnel Management/Supervision:

• Provide for the recruitment, employment, supervision and evaluation of all SBRPSTC employees and independent contractors
• Organize and lead various Consortium public safety advisory committees: i.e., law enforcement, corrections and fire science
• Review and approve appointment to Consortium committees
• Contract for the hiring of instructors, other professional personnel and support staff
• Serve at the appeals level as hearing officer for all student complaints and grievances
• Make recommendations to the Governing Board regarding approval of contracts, personnel, and budget expenditures.

Coordination:

• Serve as liaison between SBRPSTC and the State of California certifying authorities such as the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in areas of expertise including teacher training and leadership development, as well as participating in Basic Course Consortium meetings and POST Commission meetings.
• Serve as Consortium liaison to representatives from JPA member colleges to develop, maintain and implement a comprehensive public safety instructional program, which reflects the Consortium priorities.
• Work directly with the Chancellor's Statewide Public Safety Advisory Committee which includes representatives from both education and the vocational community.
• Serve as the Consortium liaison to the state legislature by attending official functions and making presentations as needed.
• Attend public safety related conferences, meetings, and workshops to stay current on public safety issues.

Budget Fiscal Management:

• Oversee the preparation and recommend the Consortium's annual operating budget for Governing Board approval.
• Develop strategies for the Consortium consistent with the Student Centered Funding Formula.
• Ensure proper monitoring of Consortium funds and assets in cooperation with the Consortium's Vice President of Administrative Services.
• Assure compliance of all contractual obligations with all pertinent Federal, State, and local laws.
• Research and prepare funding proposals.
• Seek and administer grants as appropriate.
• Develop related revenue streams in support of the Consortium.

Public Relations:

• Officiate at graduation ceremonies for law enforcement, corrections, dispatch and fire academies.
• Make presentation to various colleges and community groups on behalf of the Consortium.
• Write articles and supervise preparation to promote Consortium's purpose and activities.
• Engage in regional and state-wide conversations related to regulatory and policy changes involving training and education for current and aspiring public safety professionals.
• Develop and implement Consortium policy that foster and embrace DEI efforts similar to its member colleges.