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Lieutenant

Sacramento State


Job Location:

Sacramento, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Working Title:Lieutenant

Classification Title:Administrator II

Posting Details

Priority Application Deadline: Sunday July 26th @ 11:55pm PST(Posting will remain open until filled)

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Police the Lieutenant serves as third-in-command of the Sacramento State Police Department. The Lieutenant is responsible for leading directing and managing the Police Departments 24/7 sworn patrol/investigation operations/Dispatch. The Lieutenant is responsible for facilitating frequent and effective communication within the Operations areas directing proactive patrol community policing emergency response special event planning and coordination planned police operations investigations property/evidence management police fleet management Community Service Specialist program Community Service Officer program and 9-1-1 dispatch ensuring delivery of professional respectful customer service/law enforcement services for the campus community. The Lieutenant has oversight responsibility for the recruitment selection promotion scheduling training readiness and performance for these positions and areas and has key influence in the development and content of related policies and procedures. The Lieutenant will serve as a liaison to allied law enforcement agencies. The Lieutenant also assists with developing and implementing a wide variety of law enforcement functions programs projects and related activities as well as organizing special event planning activities attending meetings and aiding in other areas when needed. The Lieutenant actively participates in the Police Departments management team and must carry out rational analysis independent judgment forward-thinking sound decision-making efficient management and effective leadership. Working conditions may include field administrative and occasional shift duties. The Lieutenant is expected to be on call 24 hours a day and may be required to occasionally work weekends and/or after regular business hours in uniform or plainclothes. The Lieutenant must ensure that Police Department directives are followed goals are accomplished and objectives are met. The Lieutenant will serve as Incident Commander at the scene of major crimes emergencies demonstrations and special events. The Lieutenant will serve as a Watch Commander and perform traditional police and law enforcement duties as needed. The Lieutenant may be called upon to perform other management and/or executive duties including assuming the Chiefs or Deputy Chiefs responsibilities when the Chief or Deputy Chief are unavailable. May also assist with assignments including strategic planning and oversight in budgeting purchasing personnel records and policies; emergency planning/management; parking/commuter services; workplace violence prevention; grant management; campus presentations and training; interacting with Marketing & Communications and the news media.

FLSA:Exempt(Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range:$13334 per month - $13834 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range:$5053 per month- $16221 per month

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Salary Grade/Range:1

Recruitment Type: At-Will

Time Base:Full-Time

Work Hours:Varies

Department Information

The mission of the Sacramento State Police Department is to protect the life property and peace of mind of the students faculty staff and visitors of this greatest asset in furtherance of this mission is our Department members who work as a combined force in collaboration with the campus Department adheres to the highest standards of ethics integrity and service understanding our collective responsibility in upholding the noble reputation of the law enforcement highest objective is to provide an environment free of criminality where the future leaders of our society can learn and more information about the Sacramento State Police Department please visit: Degree or equivalent from an accredited university/college. (Possession of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis)

Experience/License

  1. A minimum of ten (10) years employment as a paid California peace officer
  2. Possession of California P.O.S.T. academy Basic Intermediate Advanced and Supervisory certificate
  3. Must be currently employed or previously employed in a California law enforcement agency as a Sergeant or higher with at least three (3) years of service at the rank of Sergeant
  4. Ability to successfully earn the P.O.S.T. management certificate by completing a P.O.S.T certified management course within one (1) year of appointment and serving as a lieutenant for a period of two (2) years
  5. Meet all minimum standards set forth in California Government Code Section 1031 and other requirements for peace officers as established by law the California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training and the California State University
  6. Possess a valid California Class C Drivers license prior to appointment and maintain a safe driving record during employment
  7. Increasing responsibility in law enforcement operations training personnel supervision and operational planning

Knowledge Skills Abilities

  1. Thorough knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures
  2. Thorough knowledge of current criminal codes and laws
  3. Thorough knowledge of effective investigative techniques and procedures
  4. Thorough knowledge of or ability to learn quickly the regulations pertaining to campus activities. Thorough knowledge of law enforcement methods public safety methods training methods community policing
    1. programs crowd and traffic control techniques and investigative
  5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and accurately apply policies procedures rules regulations and laws
  6. Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound judgments
  7. Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and guidance to other employees
  8. Demonstrated ability to positively influence the performance of shift members through leadership
  9. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse population
  10. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with members of the department and public in stressful situations
  11. Demonstrated ability to handle all duties with acumen accuracy timeliness confidentiality fostering collaboration and trust
  12. Demonstrated ability to resolve problems and conflicts
  13. Demonstrate ability to complete detailed work accurately
  14. Demonstrate ability to plan organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
  15. Demonstrated ability to work under the pressure of handling multiple and simultaneous tasks
  16. Demonstrated ability to write detailed reports and correspondence
  17. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
  18. Possess strong computer skills using Windows platform word processing spreadsheets and databases
  19. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty students staff and members of the community

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ability to pass a background check

PreferredQualifications

  1. Masters degree in criminal justice sociology psychology or related field.
  2. University law enforcement experience

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume POST Advanced and Supervisory Certificates.

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. T

The lush 300-acre park-like campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million.

Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and Black-Serving Institution (BSI). The university enrolls around 31000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region throughout California across the nation and around the world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

As Californias capital university Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing all students to lead serve and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution and a Black Serving Institution and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty staff students and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities life experiences and perspectives that enrich our community teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Campus Safety Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at .

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at .

Under the Clery Act this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Education Code 89521 Requirements

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.


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