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Police Lieutenant (2 Positions)

Employer
San Jose State University
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 28, 2022

Job Details



Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Captain, the Police Lieutenants are responsible for providing leadership, management and motivation within the University Police Department. The University Police Department provides twenty-four hour professional police services to the campus community, ensuring that it remains a safe and vibrant environment. The Police Lieutenant will also be expected to assume command in the Captain’s absence.

The University Police Department is divided into five areas of responsibility: Patrol Division with a Day Watch and a Night Watch; Field Training; Martin Luther King Jr. Library Security and the Cadet/Public Safety Assistant program); Administrative Division (consisting of Investigations and Professional Standards (includes oversight of critical functions such as Emergency Preparedness, Training; Policy and Procedures; Property and Evidence; Firearms and Tactics and management of fleet and equipment); Records/Communications Division and Parking Services. The Police Lieutenant will be responsible for oversight and administration of either a Patrol Division Watch or Administrative Division. The assignment is subject to change at the Chief’s discretion. Work may be evaluated based on feedback from campus community members in addition to the ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed below.

Candidates for Police Lieutenant should have advanced knowledge of the following topics:
  • SJSU Report and Recommendations from the Task Force on Community Safety and Policing
  • CA Senate Bill-2 Peace Officers: certification: civil rights
  • USDOJ Investigation of the Ferguson Police Department
  • Six Pillars of President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing
  • PERT: Building Mental Health Into Emergency Responses - American Psychological Association


Key Responsibilities
  • Provides leadership and management to operational units, providing strategic direction to their chain of command, oversight for field situations and effective allocation and coordination of Department resources
  • Responsibilities include attending meetings with departmental and outside groups, teaching training classes, delivering lectures or briefings, preparing reports, and maintaining personnel records
  • Oversees the Department’s Cadet/Student Assistant Program
  • Maintains regular contact and interaction with appropriate law enforcement and public safety organizations at the local, state, and federal levels
  • Leverages professional relationships to identify and recommend best practices that will strengthen the Department’s ability to achieve its goals
  • Facilitates recruitment activities between the Hiring Manager and the Resources and Operations Manager
  • Coordinates Department Classification and Compensation Reviews with the Resources and Operations Manager
  • Coordinates with University Personnel Leave Manager for extended leaves and absences
  • UPD Contact for Performance Evaluations
  • Processes personnel transactions and coordinates with the Resources and Operations Manager
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Advanced knowledge and ability to apply the principles, practices, and procedures of modern public safety administration
  • Advanced knowledge of pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances; causative factors contributory to crime and delinquency
  • Skilled in obtaining information through interview, interrogation, and observation
  • Maintain a co-operative working relationship with a diverse population of administrators, faculty, staff, students and parents
  • Ability to respond in the event of an emergency or major incident
  • Ability to build confidence and trust with the campus community
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relations with the general public, subordinates, and superiors
  • Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of police personnel, and develop and conduct training courses
  • Skilled in leading and motivating police personnel
  • Ability to do necessary research in police subjects, read and interpret laws, rules, and regulations, remember detail of incidents, and prepare reports and correspondence
  • Ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action using sound judgment
  • Advanced knowledge of the Police Officers Bill of Rights
  • Advanced knowledge of Police Administration
  • Ability to lead, direct, and manage personnel
  • Ability to make sound decisions
  • Ability to conduct effective meetings
  • Ability to obtain a POST Advance Certificate and Supervisory Certificate within two (2) years of appointment
Required Qualifications
  • High school Diploma/GED and/or Associate’s Degree in Administration of Justice, Business Management, Social Science, or related field from an accredited college or university or have experience equivalent
  • POST Advanced Certificate and Supervisory Certificate
  • 10 years of experience as a sworn Police Officer in California law enforcement with demonstrated experience in progressively responsible assignments, or a combination of education and experience
  • 5 years of sworn supervisory experience in the rank of Sergeant or above
License

A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
  • POST Management Certificate
  • Graduation from a leadership course (i.e., Sherman Block, LAPD, West Point, etc.)
  • Experience taking direct charge of events and emergencies and teaching or mentoring officers
  • Experience in various assignments (i.e., patrol, investigations, administrative, specialist units etc.)


Compensation

Classification: Administrator II
Anticipated Hiring Salary: $12,917/month
CSU Salary Range: $4,583/month - $14,713/month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
  • Resume
  • Letter of Interest
  • POST Advanced Certificate
  • Supervisory Certificate
All applicants must apply within the specified application period: November 28, 2022 through December 13, 2022 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus (including all booster doses of an approved vaccine for which an individual is eligible per current CDC recommendations) or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. As a condition of employment, any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement as well as with other safety measures established on the campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu .

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu .

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu .

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).

Advertised: November 28, 2022 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
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San Jose State University

As one of the most transformative universities in the nation, San José State is ready for big change. As part of Transformation 2030, SJSU's strategic plan, the campus community is dedicated to realizing the university's potential as a nationally prominent urban public university. San José State provides a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 250 areas of study. With approximately 36,000 students and nearly 4,300 employees, SJSU is an essential partner in the economic, cultural and social development of Silicon Valley and California. 

In collaboration with nearby industries and communities, SJSU faculty and staff are dedicated to achieving the university's mission as a responsive institution of the state of California: To enrich the lives of its students, to transmit knowledge to its students along with the necessary skills for applying it in the service of our society, and to expand the base of knowledge through research and scholarship.

Founded in 1857, San José State's history began before the Civil War, as the first State Normal School, which trained teachers who educated the people of a young California. Now, SJSU is a dynamic comprehensive university that anchors the 10th largest city in the United States, and Spartans are found around the globe. 

Faculty members combine research, scholarship and creative activity with industry or practical experience—incubating a problem-solving and entrepreneurial mindset. 

Joining the SJSU community means becoming part of an organization that has worldwide impact. Along with its rich history, SJSU is a dynamic and diverse community in the heart of downtown San José. Embark on your future at SJSU!

As employees of the California State University (CSU), you have a comprehensive program of health benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible benefits programs and more available to you and, in many instances, your family. Additionally, you may be eligible to extend your health, dental and vision benefits to dependents up to age 26.

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