Police Lieutenant

Position Summary:

To plan, organize, supervise, administer and participate in the activities and operations of a major division of the Police Department; to provide responsible and complex administrative support to the Chief of Police; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, organizes, administers and supervises division services and activities.
• Coordinates and works closely with the Police Chief and other division commanders on all matters affecting routine or special divisional operations.
• Establishes and implements operational policies and procedures; evaluates and modifies policies and procedures to increase divisional efficiency and effectiveness.
• Interprets and provides guidance regarding goals and objectives, policies and procedures, to division personnel.
• Estimates staffing and equipment requirements for the division.
• Participates in employee recruitment, selection and promotional processes; evaluates and determines training needs of assigned personnel, and ensures the provision of adequate training.
• Assigns, schedules, supervises and evaluates the work of assigned personnel through the chain of command.
• Establishes work and service priorities for the division and deploys appropriate personnel.

Requirements:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a police science, business or public administration or a related field and two years of experience in law enforcement at the level of Sergeant or above. OR
• Completion of 60 semester units form an accredited college of university with emphasis in police science, business or public administration and six years of law enforcement experience with a minimum of two years at the level of sergeant or above
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Possession of an Advanced and Supervisory Certificate as issued by the state of California Commission on Peace Officer’s Standards and Training.
• Must obtain a P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate within two years from the date of appointment.