Police Lieutenant

The Manhattan Beach Police Department invites current City of Manhattan Beach Police Department employees to apply and participate in the promotional Police Lieutenant exam. Although there is currently no vacancy, the recruitment is to establish the eligibility list for future openings. If you are ready for the next supervisory level, submit your application today and join our Management Team! This recruitment is open only to current Manhattan Beach Police Department employees. Tentative Testing Date Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Candidate Orientation Wednesday, July 29, 2026 SUMMARY Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, and manages division operations for a patrol shift or administrative division; and performs other related duties as assigned. The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. Manages the functions of a patrol shift or divisions, including Administrative Services, Traffic and Investigative Services; establishes goals and objectives; evaluates and resolves issues and complaints; addresses personnel issues and ensures training goals are achieved. Schedules, assigns, and prioritizes work and determines need for additional staffing and overtime coverage in accordance with department regulations and bureau standards. Reviews and interprets operating policies, standards, and procedures with respect to officer field conduct and calls; coordinates responsibility for priority calls on shift requiring additional staffing and mutual aid responses; specific problems. Administers contracts and service agreements for the Police Department such as alarms, animal control, and other types of technical and intergovernmental services agreements. As division liaison, attends division and bureau meetings and ensure that issues and needs are being resolved. Selects, trains, supervises and evaluates the work of division personnel, and recommends disciplinary actions in consultation with the Police Captain. Engages in law enforcement duty work and acts as liaison for collateral assignments involving other Police Sergeants and Police Officers. Manages specific types of administrative functions as assigned such as policy development, internal affairs, fleet services, ride‑along programs, shooting range, reserves, and volunteers; researches and coordinates program functions, staffing, and communications, and reports. Attends a variety of meetings involving law enforcement organizations, Court officials, and federal, State, and county agencies related to projects or issues involving the Field Operations Bureau or the Administration and Investigations Bureau. Conducts audits related to division practices and operations; reviews and analyzes operational procedures, documentation, and equipment and material inventories. Works with management personnel to prepare the division budget; estimates revenues and plans and tracks expenditures by account for personnel and operating costs, including overtime allocations. Prepares, analyzes, and presents a variety of management reports related to division and bureau operations. Education / Training / Experience Possession of an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree or must have achieved units equivalent to an A.A. degree preferably with major course work in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or a closely related field. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program is highly desirable. Seven (7) years of experience in police work is required, including at least three (3) years of experience at the supervisory level or higher with the Manhattan Beach Police Department, such as Police Sergeant. Licenses / Certificates / Special Requirements Completion of P.O.S.T. Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Supervisory Certificate is required. Completion of P.O.S.T. Management Certificate as desired by P.O.S.T, including training related to specific assignments, within two (2) years of assignment to this classification. Incumbents are required to continually maintain the P.O.S.T. Basic certificate and meet all P.O.S.T. and agency standards and requirements during employment. Valid Class C California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance in compliance with the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy standards. In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State. Knowledge Police science principles, operations, and designated administrative practices and collateral duties; property and evidence administration and chain‑of‑custody issues; crime reporting and documentation procedures; vehicle Codes, Penal Codes and City Municipal Codes; principles and practices of jail operations and facility requirements; contract negotiations and administration methods; law enforcement principles and practices; police officer safety and firearm equipment requirements; CLETS record systems; budgeting practices; supervisory, training, and evaluation procedures; work scheduling practices; and public relations practices and conflict resolution techniques. Ability Plan, manage, and coordinate operations for an assigned division or shift; prepare and analyze budget needs and time‑keeping requirements and accurately estimate and track revenues and expenditures; analyze facility, equipment, manpower, and information systems requirements and adopt recommendations by working closely with other department personnel; prepare policies and procedures and evaluate the effectiveness of the operations of various divisions; prepare and present staff and activity reports; operate computer hardware and modern office equipment and use word processing, spreadsheet, and specialized applications programs; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, other law enforcement personnel, the general public, vendors, contractors, and others during the course of work. Application filing deadline is Wednesday, July 22, 2026. All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Selection Process Staff Report & Presentation Oral Interview & Scenario Background & Experience The assessment center components are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Qualified candidates will be notified of specifics at a later date. Dates may be subject to change. Candidates must successfully pass each step of the recruitment process to be placed on the Eligibility List. If you need special assistance in the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr