Police Lieutenant

City Of Manhattan Beach • Manhattan Beach, CA

452d • $175,776 - $194,016

About The Position

The Police Lieutenant position at the Manhattan Beach Police Department is a promotional opportunity for current employees, aimed at establishing an Eligibility List for future openings. The role involves planning, organizing, and managing division operations for a patrol shift or administrative division, ensuring effective law enforcement and administrative practices are upheld. Candidates must be prepared for a rigorous selection process, including testing and interviews, to demonstrate their qualifications for this supervisory role.

Requirements

• Possession of an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree or equivalent units, preferably in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program is highly desirable.
• Seven (7) years of experience in police work, including at least three (3) years at the supervisory level or higher with the Manhattan Beach Police Department.
• Completion of P.O.S.T. Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Supervisory Certificate is required.
• Completion of P.O.S.T. Management Certificate within two (2) years of assignment to this classification.
• Valid Class C California driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of additional law enforcement training programs.
• Experience in budget management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the functions of a patrol shift or divisions, including Administrative Services, Traffic, and Investigative Services.
• Establish goals and objectives; evaluate and resolve issues and complaints.
• Address personnel issues and ensure training goals are achieved.
• Schedule, assign, and prioritize work, determining the need for additional staffing and overtime coverage.
• Review and interpret operating policies, standards, and procedures regarding officer field conduct and calls.
• Administer contracts and service agreements for the Police Department.
• Attend division and bureau meetings to ensure issues and needs are resolved.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate the work of division personnel; recommend disciplinary actions as needed.
• Engage in law enforcement duty work and act as liaison for collateral assignments.
• Manage specific administrative functions such as policy development and internal affairs.
• Conduct audits related to division practices and operations; review and analyze operational procedures.
• Work with management personnel to prepare the division budget and track expenditures.
• Prepare, analyze, and present management reports related to division and bureau operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $175,776 - $194,016 per year.
• Full-time employment with potential for future promotional opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree