Police Lieutenant

California State University•Carson, CA

10d•$11,000 - $14,355

About The Position

The University Police Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills provides a safe, secure, and service-oriented environment supporting student success, academic excellence, and community engagement. It partners with campus stakeholders and surrounding law enforcement agencies to deliver public safety services to a diverse university community. Reporting directly to the Chief of Police, the Police Lieutenant is a member of the department's executive leadership team and oversees patrol, investigations, parking, dispatch, and transportation functions. The position ensures a comprehensive 24-hour law enforcement and security program across campus and the surrounding community. The Lieutenant provides leadership, strategic planning, policy development, operational oversight, and personnel management, and serves as a field commander during major incidents, demonstrations, special events, and emergencies. The position requires on-call availability and may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and other non-traditional hours as operational needs dictate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
At least five years of progressively responsible sworn law enforcement experience.
At least two years of supervisory experience as a Sergeant, Watch Commander, or in an equivalent law enforcement supervisory assignment.
California POST Supervisory Certificate or eligibility to obtain it upon appointment.
Satisfy all POST requirements for employment as a peace officer.
Ability to complete all requirements for a California POST Management Certificate within the timeframe established by POST following appointment.
Valid California Driver's License.
Knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to a university environment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, make independent decisions, and manage complex and sensitive situations.
Strong leadership and personnel management skills, including employee supervision, performance management, coaching, and organizational development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with campus constituents, community members, and external agencies.
Knowledge of emergency management frameworks, including ICS, Unified Command, SEMS, and NIMS.
Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and operational functions simultaneously.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technology systems that support law enforcement and administrative operations.
Commitment to professionalism, civility, diversity, equity, inclusion, and customer service.
Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check.

Nice To Haves

Advanced leadership experience within a municipal, county, state, university, or campus law enforcement agency.
Experience developing and implementing law enforcement policies and procedures.
Experience managing departmental budgets and fiscal resources.
Experience serving in emergency management, incident command, or crisis response leadership roles.
Experience working in a higher education or campus public safety environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage patrol operations, criminal investigations, dispatch services, parking enforcement, transportation services, and campus safety programs.
Serve as field commander during critical incidents, emergencies, demonstrations, major events, and other significant law enforcement operations.
Supervise, mentor, evaluate, and develop subordinate supervisors and police personnel while fostering accountability and professional excellence.
Oversee review, development, implementation, and training related to departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, CSU requirements, and industry best practices.
Participate in the department's executive leadership team, providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and independent decision-making.
Collaborate with university administrators, campus departments, community organizations, and external law enforcement agencies to support institutional goals and public safety initiatives.
Assist with budget planning, fiscal management, resource allocation, and payroll-related activities.
Coordinate emergency preparedness, incident command activities, and response efforts using ICS, SEMS, and NIMS principles.
Perform sworn law enforcement duties, including emergency response, investigations, crowd management, traffic enforcement, and related public safety functions as needed.
Maintain professional law enforcement certifications and ensure compliance with POST training requirements.