Police Lieutenant - (Administrator II) - University Police Department

San Francisco State University•San Francisco, CA

53d•$160,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting administratively through the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management (SAEM), the Division of Campus Safety (DCS) is comprised of Parking and Transportation and the University Police Department (UPD). The UPD is comprised of the Field Operations Division, Services Division, and Special Operations Division that collectively provide twenty-four hours per day, year-round professional police and security services to the campus community, ensuring for a safe and professional environment. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Chief, the Police Lieutenant will provide leadership, management, administrative support, and motivation to one of the divisions that comprise UPD. The Police Lieutenant will typically supervise a group of Police Sergeants, Police Officers, Support Personnel, Units, and Programs. The Lieutenant will also serve as the liaison with all external public safety agencies and assist with media relations as the Public Information Officer as directed by the Deputy Chief or the Chief of Police. All Lieutenants will assume the role of Duty Official on a rotational basis for a scheduled period of time. The Duty Official shall act as the first line of managerial notification for DCS personnel when a manager is not on duty regardless of divisional responsibility. The Duty Official shall assist staff by providing guidance and support as well as make the necessary notifications for the incident, issue, or concern to the Deputy Chief of Police or their designee. In the absence of the Deputy Chief or designee, the notification shall be made to the Chief of Police or their designee. The Duty Official will also be responsible for any public safety notifications such as but not limited to a Clery notifications. The Duty Official will also monitor public safety applications for real time information regarding incidents in and around the SFSU campus community. All Lieutenants will follow the chain of command model and report directly to their immediate supervisor/manager, the Deputy Chief of Police. In the absence of the Deputy Chief of Police or their designee, the Lieutenant will report to the Chief of Police or their designee. Although the position of Lieutenant is managerial in nature, the overarching responsibility is to ensure a safe environment to all students, faculty, staff, visitors, travelers, and residence of the SFSU Community through the preservation of life and property.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is highly preferred. Degree may be substituted with 4 or more years of police management experience.
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Intermediate Certificate or higher, and five or more years of law enforcement experience.
Four years of progressive law enforcement leadership experience, including but not limited to Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Corporal.
Valid California Driver’s License and possession of a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess (or qualify to possess) a POST Supervisory Certificate and qualify for a POST Management Certificate within two years of appointment.
Thorough knowledge and ability to interpret and accurately apply current law enforcement methods, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, laws, investigative techniques, and procedures.
Knowledge of community policing programs, public safety procedures and emergency response planning.
Familiarity with collective bargaining and administrative corrective action as appropriate in a union environment.
Ability to perform all duties in a professional, competent, and courteous manner, exercising independent judgment and sound decision-making skills.
Ability to handle all duties with accuracy, timeliness, and trust.
Ability to plan, organize, multi-task, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), Incident Command System (ICS) guidelines, and general emergency preparedness practices.
Ability to collaborate with multiple entities to plan and accomplish objectives, and coordinate ongoing multiple large and complex projects from conception to completion.
Ability to lead, direct, supervise, motivate and inspire others; measure the performance of people, teams and organizations, and assess performance and progress.
Ability to interact effectively with members of UPD and the public in stressful situations.
Ability to operate in an environment that requires discretion and confidentiality.
Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and campus community.
Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills and work well with others.
Must be technology savvy and proficient with the Windows platform, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Nice To Haves

Six or more years of law enforcement experience.
Possession of a current POST Management Certificate and at least 60 units of college.
Five or more years of leadership experience, including but not limited to Lieutenant, Sergeant, Corporal, Field Training Officer, or team leader.
Two or more years of active law enforcement experience in a college or university setting.
Experience with media relations or as a Public Information Officer.
Possession of an Emergency Management Certificate or prior supervisory experience in an emergency management program.
Knowledge and ability to apply the principles, practices, and procedures of modern public safety administration, organization and operation. This includes: patrol procedures; criminal investigations; emergency response planning; major incident command and management; crime prevention; community policing strategies; traffic safety, as well as a working knowledge of federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations governing law enforcement in general and public safety within an academic environment specifically.
Ability to lead effectively and courageously by exhibiting high levels of ethics and professionalism in their daily actions and addressing difficult issues in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively in written form, including reports, memorandums, business correspondence, procedural manuals, budget documents, and press releases.
Demonstrated skill in verbal communication, including the ability to present information and respond to questions from employees, managers, customers, and the general public in both small and large group settings.
Ability to engage in creative problem-solving efforts as applicable to public safety management concerns.
Demonstrated skill in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions from interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form while dealing with multiple abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

Oversee all uniformed patrol-related functions of the Police Department and all uniformed non-sworn personnel (Security Officer) assigned to support the Division of Campus Safety.
Manage the Records Unit, which maintains and manages departmental records and reports.
Oversee the Communications Unit, responsible for dispatching all radio communication, call taking, and 911 communications.
Manage the Property and Evidence Unit, responsible for all property and evidence booked into the University Police Department’s evidence room.
Supervise the Investigations Unit, responsible for criminal investigations, rebooking of crimes, liaison to the SF District Attorney’s Office, and administrative reporting.
Oversee the Professional Development Unit, responsible for ongoing training for sworn staff, administrative duties, record keeping, recruitment, and retention efforts.
Manage the Information Technology Unit, responsible for all IT-related issues involving hardware and software, radio communications, telecommunications equipment, 911 system, and mobile computing.
Supervise the Community Liaison Unit, responsible for the supervision and execution of community-related events, meetings, and external communications.
Oversee the Housing Unit, responsible for providing general law enforcement and security-related services within SFSU residential properties.
Provide oversight of security-related matters and recommendations for external special events held on campus.
Serve as a liaison with on-campus special event planners, providing support and guidance.
Ensure pre- and post-event planning is completed and services provided are evaluated for special events.
Oversee internal DCS special events as directed by the Chief of Police, including event staffing.
Act as the manager and oversee the accreditation process with the selected accreditation entity.
Serve as the liaison for the Division of Campus Safety and support the Clery Coordinator in their Clery responsibilities and mandates.
Ensure policies and procedures are up to date and comply with any legal mandates or case laws.
Oversee the transition from the current policy to Lexipol.
Assist and complete any internal (SFSU Related) required audits.
Assist and complete any externally requested audits.
Oversee the Body Worn Camera (BWC) program, ensuring operational equipment and updated software, managing contractual agreements and negotiations, and conducting random audits of footage.
Oversee student-based internal programs associated with the Division of Campus Safety, including the Student CSO program, Safety Escort Program, student internships, and other miscellaneous student programs.
Oversee DCS-based internal programs which support the operation of the DCS and/or the CSU system.
Ensure training standards and compliance are met in a timely manner for internal programs.
Ensure all related equipment is serviced, ready for deployment, relevant, and properly maintained for internal programs.
Oversee the Motor Program, Bicycle Program, Critical Response Unit (CRU), and Fingerprint Program.
Oversee the Vehicle Maintenance Program and Quarter Master.
Serve as the DCS representative for external SFSU-related committees, teams, workgroups, or cohorts.
Attend non-SFSU-related meetings as designated by the Deputy Chief or the Chief of Police.
Oversee any special projects as assigned by the Deputy Chief or the Chief of Police.
Play a role in ensuring the University’s compliance with Title IX, Violence Against Women Act/Campus Safety Act and related legislation.
Maintain regular contact and interaction with appropriate law enforcement and public safety organizations at the local, state, and federal levels.
Leverage professional relationships to identify and recommend best practices that strengthen UPD’s ability to achieve its goals and objectives.
Assume the role of the Captain/Deputy Chief in his absence.
Assume command of UPD in the absence of the Chief of Police.
Demonstrate behaviors that are in line with the User-Friendly Principles (P530C).
Demonstrate Principles of Conduct for a Multi-Cultural University (P530D).
Demonstrate safe work practices for oneself, others and the office environment.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police and the Deputy Chief of Police.