Police Lieutenant

About the role

The Police Lieutenant provides leadership, management and motivation within the University Police Department. The Department provides twenty-four-hour professional police services to the campus community, ensuring it remains a safe and vibrant environment.

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
• Attends meetings with departmental and outside groups, teaches training classes, delivers lectures or briefings, prepares reports, and maintains 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
• The emphasis is on a positive and proactive approach that facilitates the perpetuation of an environment that is diverse, inclusive and accessible

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 diverse population of administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Responds in the event of an emergency or major incident
• Builds confidence and trust with the campus community
• Establishes and maintains effective relations with the general public, subordinates, and superiors
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of police personnel, and develops and conducts training courses
• Skilled in leading and motivating police personnel
• Communicates with constituents in a professional and respectful manner

Qualifications

• 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
• 5 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

Skills

• 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 diverse population of administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Responds in the event of an emergency or major incident
• Builds confidence and trust with the campus community
• Establishes and maintains effective relations with the general public, subordinates, and superiors
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of police personnel, and develops and conducts training courses
• Skilled in leading and motivating police personnel
• Communicates with constituents in a professional and respectful manner

Benefits

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience. San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Pay

Compensation Classification: Administrator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $12,917/month - $13,563/month
CSU Salary Range: $5,053/month - $16,221/month

Schedule

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