HOSPITAL POLICE LIEUTENANT

About the role

The Hospital Police Lieutenant will be directed by the Hospital Police Chief in Police Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH).

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, assign, participate, review, supervise, and evaluate the performance, competency and attendance of all sergeants.
• Complete probationary and annual performance employee evaluations and reviews as required.
• Review the supervisory skills of subordinates to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies.
• Investigate complaints against department staff and submit recommendations to effect disciplinary action.
• Establish reasonable employee standards and expectations.
• Ensure that all work is completed properly and in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures related to safety and security are implemented and followed and that division operations are in full compliance with all applicable regulations, standards and procedures.
• Provide timely information, advice and recommendations to the Hospital Police Chief regarding serious incidents or policy issues affecting the security and safety of the hospital.
• Develop and maintain effective standards, training, expectations and directions for the members of the division and hold subordinates accountable for their actions.
• Prepare reports, surveys, studies, etc. related to the operation, funding, staffing and performance of Police Services at the Hospital.
• Provide effective leadership, direction and support for an effective system to insure a workplace free from discrimination and sexual harassment.
• Establish and maintain close liaison with other hospital managers, local law enforcement agencies and the public.

Qualifications

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

Pay

$6,930.00 - $9,182.00. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Department information

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks.