Captain, Administration and Operations Bureaus

Captain, Administration and Operations Bureaus

The University Police Department seeks a Captain to provide leadership, management, and motivation for the Administration and Operations Bureaus, which deliver 24‑hour police services to the campus community.

• Manage department programs and provide strategic leadership of operational units, including oversight of field situations, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Apply modern public safety administration principles to support a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Command one of the two bureaus:
  Operations Bureau (Patrol, Investigations, Protective Services, Emergency Preparedness) or Administration Bureau (Parking Services, Professional Standards, Informational Services).
• Oversee Internal Affairs investigations and maintain community‑oriented policing strategy.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders to ensure superior customer service and a safe campus environment.
• Maintain contacts with local, state, and federal law‑enforcement agencies and promote best practices.

• Proficient in public safety administration, patrol procedures, criminal investigations, emergency response planning, major incident command, crime prevention, community policing, traffic safety, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Demonstrates high ethical standards, effective written and oral communication, and professional presentation in uniform or business attire.
• Capable of analytical problem‑solving, data collection, and operational decision making.
• Familiar with law‑enforcement equipment, including firearms, impact weapons, arrest equipment, emergency vehicles, and communication systems.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in law enforcement and management.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• POST Management Certificate.

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Graduation from the FBI National Academy or equivalent leadership training.

• Classification:
  Administrator III.
• Estimated salary range: $15,051–$15,435 per month.
• Benefits package valued at 30–35% of base salary.

San José State University is an equal‑opportunity employer and 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, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.