Police Lieutenant

Salary: $126,700 – $248,700

Position Summary:

The Police Lieutenant provides managerial oversight for one or more divisions and units, reporting to the Chief of Police. Receives assignments and tasks in the form of general objectives and goals and is expected to develop strategies and approaches that meet those objectives while remaining in compliance with Federal and State laws, municipal ordinances, and University policies, and procedures. Provides instruction and guidance to direct reports to meet expectations and objectives for the division.

Essential Functions:

• Manages, through subordinate supervisors, the proper and efficient delivery of public safety and law enforcement services for unit / division with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and employees. Maintains and reviews activity logs and other records. Ensures all records, including confidential items and electronic data, are securely handled, stored, accessed and released only in compliance with applicable law and policy. Serves as the department’s representative in court appearances, audit responses or other legal and administrative proceedings as necessary.
• Develops and monitors operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources and space planning. Directly manages, plans and administers the deployment of personnel, resources and funds for one or more units or divisions of the police department on a daily basis, and fulfills other duties as described in departmental policies and procedures. Delegates responsibilities, establishes benchmarks and balances workloads as necessary to accomplish department goals. Reviews and approves the work of assigned personnel. Counsels assigned personnel and takes progressive and / or appropriate corrective action when necessary. Recommends employees for commendation and discipline as appropriate.
• Develop strategies, standards, methods and systems for the successful implementation of department goals in a manner consistent with the mission of the department and the campus.
• Serves as the functional manager or supervisor for other department employees of lower rank or classification in the absence of the normally designated manager or supervisor. Provides necessary command and control for the department and / or the campus in the absence of a ranking officer or other officials or authorities. Conducts internal administrative investigations as assigned.
• Prepares and presents reports, statistics, and other descriptive communications or documents within and on behalf of the unit / division. May represent senior management in public appearances and as active leadership within community and campus committees and groups.
• Establishes and recommends changes to policies which affect the department. Assists the Police Captain and other command staff in the development of policy, budget and other planning for the department. Participates in personnel action review boards and administrative investigation review boards. Participates in the recruiting and hiring process for new employees. Recommends new procedures, technologies or functions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Procures and maintains equipment and supplies.
• During or in preparation for civil unrest, disaster or other significant police operations, serves as a platoon leader or in a management position within the campus emergency plan and the Incident Command System, or performs other assigned functions.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to successfully complete other training or prerequisites as required by regulation, law or policy.
• Relevant experience, training and/or four year college degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Political Science, or other relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of POST Supervisory Leadership Institute, and/or POST Command College or the National FBI Academy.
• 8 – 13 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience supervising sworn officers in a recognized law enforcement agency.
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience.
• Required to hold valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Ability to successfully earn the POST Management certificate by completing a POST-certified 104-hour Management course within one year of appointment and serving as a Lieutenant for a period of two years.
• Possession of a POST Supervisory certificate and successful completion of the probationary period as a sergeant.

Preferred Requirements:

• Broad experience in campus police functions and demonstrated understanding of the UC Community Safety Plan.