Police Lieutenant

Job no: 563260
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Bakersfield
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

CLASSIFICATION TITLE
:
Administrator II

UNION CODE: M80

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $10,834 - $12,084

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $5,053 – $16,221

PAY BASIS: Monthly

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision benefits
• PERSPeace Officer Retirement, 2.5% at 57
• Employee contribution 10.5%
• Pay incentives for P.O.S.T. Intermediate and Advanced Certificates
• 14 paid holidays (includes 1 personal holiday)
• Tuition fee waiver for employees and dependents
• Pay incentives for special assignments
• Annual Uniform Allowance.

Under administrative direction of the Chief of Police, and in coordination with other Police Department Administrators, the Lieutenant is responsible for the overall administration and operation of assigned departmental functions, which may include patrol, investigations, dispatch, parking, transportation, security technology, and administrative support. The Lieutenant works with minimal direction, independently determines approaches to complex operational and administrative issues, and ensures assigned programs achieve established goals and objectives.

As a member of the Department’s executive management team, the Lieutenant participates in departmental planning, policy administration, resource coordination, and organizational decision-making. The position ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, twenty-four-hour law enforcement and security program for the University community and serves as a department representative with campus administrators, external agencies, and community partners.

The Lieutenant assumes command of major incidents, demonstrations, special events, and other critical situations as assigned. The position performs administrative, field, operational, and shift duties; remains available for emergency consultation outside normal business hours; and works nights, weekends, and holidays as operational requirements dictate. The Lieutenant also performs sworn police and law enforcement duties consistent with assignment, training, and Department policy.

• In collaboration and coordination with the other Administrators in the University Police Department, oversee the effective management and operations of the patrol, support services, and/or parking division ensuring a comprehensive, twenty-four-hour, law enforcement and security program for the entire campus community (including the immediate surrounding community).
• Assume department leadership responsibilities during non-business hours and in the absence of the Chief of Police when assigned.
• Oversee the investigation and follow-up of criminal, civil, internal, and citizen complaint matters after completion of initial patrol reports, ensuring investigations are thorough, timely, properly documented, and consistent with Department policy.
• Review police reports and related records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Department requirements; coordinate corrections and follow-up actions as needed.
• Represent the University before federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, as required, to protect the University’s interest in matters of law enforcement and safety.
• Serve as field commander at the scene of major incidents, demonstrations and/or special events.
• Perform sworn police and law enforcement duties, including emergency response, incident management, investigations, report review, enforcement activities, and other…