Police Lieutenant

CSU Careers•San José, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Captain of Administration and Operations Bureaus, the Police Lieutenant is responsible for providing leadership, management and motivation within the University Police Department. The University Police Department provides twenty-four-hour professional police services to the campus community, ensuring that it remains a safe and vibrant environment. The Police Lieutenant will also be expected to assume command in the Captain’s absence. The University Police Department is divided into five areas of responsibility: Patrol Division with a Day Watch and a Night Watch (includes oversight of specialized duties such as Emergency Preparedness; Field Training; Martin Luther King Jr. Library Security and the Cadet/Public Safety Assistant program); Administrative Division (consisting of Investigations and Professional Standards (includes oversight of critical functions such as Training; Policy and Procedures; Property and Evidence; Firearms and Tactics and management of fleet and equipment); Records/Communications Division and Parking Services. The Police Lieutenant will be responsible for oversight and administration of either a Patrol Division Watch, Administrative Division or the Investigations Division. The assignment is subject to change at the Chief’s discretion. Work may be evaluated based on feedback from campus community members in addition to the ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed below.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Advanced knowledge and ability to apply the principles, practices, and procedures of modern public safety administration
Advanced knowledge of pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances; causative factors contributory to crime and delinquency
Skilled in obtaining information through interview, interrogation, and observation
Maintain a co-operative working relationship with a population of administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents
Ability to respond in the event of an emergency or major incident
Ability to build confidence and trust with the campus community
Ability to establish and maintain effective relations with the general public, subordinates, and superiors
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of police personnel, and develop and conduct training courses
Skilled in leading and motivating police personnel
Working knowledge of, or the ability to develop proficiency in, the appropriate and ethical use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), in higher education and administrative contexts
Ability to apply emerging technologies to support operational effectiveness, data-informed decision-making, and service delivery to students, faculty, and staff
Demonstrated ability to support continuous improvement and organizational learning through the responsible application of technology within assigned areas of responsibility
Ability to evaluate potential applications, promote responsible, ethical, and equitable use, and ensure alignment with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities
Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
High School Diploma/GED and/or Associate’s Degree in Administration of Justice, Business Management, Social Science, or related field from an accredited college or university or have experience equivalent
POST Advanced Certificate and Supervisory Certificate
10 years of experience as a sworn Police Officer in California law enforcement with demonstrated experience in progressively responsible assignments, or a combination of education and experience
5 years of sworn supervisory experience in the rank of Sergeant or above
A valid driver's license is required for this position.
Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
POST Management Certificate
Graduation from a leadership course (i.e. Sherman Block, LAPD, West Point, etc.)
Experience taking direct charge of events and emergencies and teaching or mentoring officers
Experience in various assignments (i.e. patrol, investigations, administrative, specialist units etc.)

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and management to operational units, providing strategic direction to their chain of command, oversight for field situations and effective allocation and coordination of Department resources
Responsibilities include attending meetings with departmental and outside groups, teaching training classes, delivering lectures or briefings, preparing reports, and maintaining personnel records
Maintains regular contact and interaction with appropriate law enforcement and public safety organizations at the local, state and federal levels
Leverages professional relationships to identify and recommend best practices that will strengthen the Department’s ability to achieve its goals
Ensures that the Department adheres to a community-oriented policing strategy that supports the overall mission of the University