Lieutenant, Public Safety

Under the direction of the Captain Public Safety, the Lieutenant is an armed position that administers, oversees, and coordinates the day-to-day activities of all Department of Public Safety (DPS) components. The stated goal of the department is to deliver best in class security services, in accordance with current policies, procedures, and established objectives. The Lieutenant is responsible for the effective management and success of their assigned Division;

accountable for consistently delivering exceptional leadership of their teams and value to the organization. This role will ensure their team members understand and serve the purpose and vision of the organization and reflect the team's core beliefs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Acts as the Incident Commander during critical incidents, analyzing scenes and directing resources. Ensures crime scenes and perimeters are established, protects evidence, verifies medical aid has been provided, coordinates law enforcement response and evacuations, arranges traffic control, and ensures the Reservation is protected.

2. Collaborates with Lieutenants from other divisions and can be assigned to any DPS component. Provides timely and detailed notifications to Command Staff. Engages with various individuals to establish and maintain effective public relations and relationships with key stakeholders.

3. Conducts detailed investigations, including personnel investigations. Reviews surveillance video and prepares detailed reports.

4. Recognizes and rewards exceptional work performance and disciplines poor work performance.

5. Strives continuously to ensure that their direct reports continue to develop professionally.

6. Develops strategic goals, including both short and long-term business objectives.

7. Understands, applies, and ensures the department complies with established professional standards, directives, approved procedures and policies, applicable federal and state regulations, tribal ordinances, and all Indian gaming-related regulations.

8. Ensures appropriate and adequate staffing and deployment of officers.

9. Manages their division's budget effectively.

10. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning reviewing and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's Degree required.

* Minimum three (3) years' of experience in law enforcement, military police, security agency or correctional experience required.

* Minimum three (3) years' experience in a supervisory role required.

* Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(KSA)

* Must be able to read, speak, and write intelligently in the English language. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

* Must have documented, verifiable experience in drafting policies and procedures for an organization of comparable size to the Department of Public Safety.

* Must have verifiable experience in conducting sophisticated internal investigations.

* Knowledge of criminal law, gaming, Indian gaming and casino related operations, criminal investigation techniques and related vicarious civil and legal liabilities such as public law 280, search and seizure, use of force, lawful detention, probable cause, etc. required.

* Knowledge of surveillance techniques, interviewing and interrogation techniques, and modern public safety techniques pertaining to all department divisions required.

* Knowledge of leadership and management principles and methods related to administration, resource and records management, compliance measures, operational command structures, and equivalent executive and senior executive positions.

* Knowledge of the security industry and developed relationships with a variety of security professionals is highly desired.

* Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and security systems (Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), access control)

* Must be timely in communicating critical incidents to key stakeholders.

* Adapt to various assignments and physical locations.

* Must be self-motivated with strong initiative.

* Must uphold ethical principles and professional standards.

* Ability to maintain alertness over extended periods.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

* At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.

* Minimum POST Reserve level II certificate, any comparable…