Police Lieutenant

Job Summary 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.

Key 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Required 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

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

License A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

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.)

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

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.

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Additional Information Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis. The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment, and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire. SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS) All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Equal Employment Statement San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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