Hospital Police Lieutenant

Hospital Police Lieutenant

The Hospital Police Lieutenant will be directed by the Hospital Police Chief in Police Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• 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.

Eligibility:
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.