Police Lieutenant

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: THIS RECRUITMENT IS AVAILABLE TO CURRENT ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

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: $10834 - $12084

• However offer amount will be commensurate with candidates experience education skills and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $5053 $16221

PAY BASIS: Monthly

POLICEOFFICERBENEFITS: 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.

POSITION PURPOSE: 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 Departments 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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Department Leadership

1. 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).
2. Assume department leadership responsibilities during non-business hours and in the absence of the Chief of Police when assigned.
3. 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.
4. Review police reports and related records for accuracy completeness and compliance with Department requirements; coordinate corrections and follow-up actions as needed.
5. Represent the University before federal state and local regulatory agencies as required to protect the Universitys interest in matters of law enforcement and safety.
6. Serve as field commander at the scene of major incidents demonstrations and/or special events.
7. Perform sworn police and law enforcement duties including emergency response incident management investigations report review enforcement activities and other duties consistent with assignment and Department
8. policy.
9. Serve as the primary coordinator for new alarms cameras and safety technology once authority from Chief of Police has been achieved. Coordinate authorization vendor quotes installation repairs service requests campus access and communication with campus requestors and service providers.
10. Serve as management representative for organizational wellness program within UPD. Seek ways to provide positive programs for UPD staff educate and remind staff of programs available under EOP benefits and look for ways to conduct team building and family events within UPD.
11. Keep the Chief of Police informed of significant activities operational conditions personnel matters emerging risks unresolved issues and progress toward departmental goals.
12. Remain available for emergency consultation and perform administrative field operational and shift assignments outside normal business hours including nights weekends and holidays as operational requirements dictate.

University & Community Partnerships

1. Serve as a principal internal contact for assigned Police Department functions and establish effective working relationships with University administrators department heads supervisors and campus partners.
2. Interact with administrators and supervisors of other University departments and law enforcement agencies to promote positive working relationships and ensure that the missions of the Department and University are fulfilled.
3. Communicate Department policies procedures operational expectations and public safety information to University personnel law enforcement partners and members of the campus community.
4. Receive evaluate and disseminate critical information related to public safety operational conditions emerging risks and significant incidents.
5. Coordinate the Departments participation in University events committees working groups and task forces as assigned.
6. Develop implement and evaluate community-oriented policing and crime prevention strategies in collaboration with campus and community partners.

Staff Supervision & Operations

1. Direct work through subordinate supervisors managers and assigned personnel; establish accountability for work assignments service delivery and compliance with Department expectations and policies.
2. Oversee coordinate and implement recruiting testing interviewing and background investigations of police officers dispatcher and parking candidates as needed.
3. In coordination with UPD Administrators provide oversight and management responsibilities over CSUB parking staff parking program and communications center operations as needed.
4. Provide administrative oversight of Department attendance payroll staffing and related personnel processes.
5. Provide guidance to supervisors and staff in resolving difficult operational personnel public safety and service-related issues.
6. Coordinate identify and correct operational deficiencies within areas of responsibility in an appropriate and timely manner.

Policy & Compliance Oversight

1. Monitor and coordinate professional credentialing certification tracking and required personnel records to support continued employee eligibility and compliance with law enforcement requirements.
2. Direct the systematic review evaluation and updating of the CSU Bakersfield Police Department Policies and Procedures Manual general orders directives and related operational documents.
3. Recommend modifications to Department and campus policies and participate with the management team in the development and administration of policies affecting the Department University or broader law enforcement operations.
4. As assigned develop new procedures directives training materials and related electronic or printed resources in response to legislative changes accreditation requirements operational needs or identified deficiencies.
5. Develop and coordinate training related to new or revised policies procedures directives and general orders to ensure personnel understand and consistently apply Department requirements.
6. Prepare or coordinate daily training bulletins policy updates and other communications as assigned to reinforce operational expectations and keep personnel informed.
7. Coordinate or assist with accreditation audits compliance reviews policy assessments corrective actions and supporting documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Equivalent to a bachelors degree in criminal justice social sciences or related field from an accredited university and a minimum of six (6) years of recent (within 3 years) of progressively responsible law enforcement or public safety experience. Experience should include at least two (2) years of experience supervising other law enforcement or public safety staff. A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

LICENSES Documents must be attached to your application.

• Possession of a valid drivers license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a current P.O.S.T. Advanced Certificate and P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate are required.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKAs)

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Knowledge of law enforcement procedures as they relate to the University jurisdiction Crime Prevention Patrol and Communications Units.
• Demonstrated commitment to CSU Bakersfields mission and goals as a student-centered University dedicated to teaching excellence and active learning with a university first perspective and a customer focused strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to establish a clear and understandable vision for the University Police Department engage the University community in the implementation of the vision and build the operational components to execute the vision
• Demonstrated ability to lead and enable groups of people to face challenges and achieve results in complex conditions. Ability to hold subordinates accountable for work product and applicable laws procedures and policies.
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusiveness and access in all areas of the University.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and support on-going learning and professional development for staff managers and emerging leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify current and future challenges and propose and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to make effective decisions with sound analytical ability good judgment and strong operational focus.
• Ability to effectively create and implement long- and short-term goals.
• Knowledge of the California Peace Officers Bill of Rights.
• Thorough knowledge of community policing programs public safety procedures and law enforcement and security methods.
• Knowledge of California Penal Code and related codes/ laws in the State of California
• Understanding and ability to apply emergency preparedness and disaster control procedures.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use and care of firearms and other police equipment.
• Knowledge of first aid techniques.
• Ability to follow all University policies procedures and guidelines including but not limited to safety civility information security and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to interpret and evaluate policies and procedures and formulate proposals for implementation and improvement.
• Knowledge of personnel management theories principles practices and techniques.
• Experience in directing multiple complex tasks and projects of a diverse nature simultaneously.
• Demonstrated understanding of the concepts of the Incident Command System (ICS) the Unified Command Structure the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Demonstrated understanding of the role and responsibility of local responders and local government in the overall emergency response plan.
• Ability to interpret budgetary needs and make recommendations to improve allocations and cost savings opportunities.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate establish and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive cooperative productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing spreadsheets databases on-line systems Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Social Sciences or related field from an accredited university.
• California P.O.S.T. Command College or FBI National Academy graduate.
• Expertise and practice in NIMS familiar with latest applicable emergency preparedness techniques laws procedures and related regulations.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: MEDIUM WORK up to 40% of the activities involve sitting standing squatting kneeling or walking; lifting heavy weight objects limited to 50 pounds; may involve pushing and pulling objects within the weight limits.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Drives motorized equipment

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training experience and interest in the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment 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 conditionally offered the position.

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 seven 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 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.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children concerns for the safety and security of the people animals or property or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21 2017.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST: A designated position in the CSUs Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITY (CSA): This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code Chapter 15.5 of the Donahoe Higher Education Act Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy Code EO 1107.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

The California State University (CSU) including California State University Bakersfield is committed to an inclusive and equitable community that values diversity and fosters mutual respect. All students and employees have the right to participate fully in CSU programs activities admission and employment free from discrimination harassment sexual misconduct sexual exploitation dating violence domestic violence stalking and retaliation. TheCSU Nondiscrimination Policyprohibits discrimination and harassment based on any protected status sexual harassment sexual misconduct sexual exploitation dating violence domestic violence stalking prohibited consensual relationships and retaliation.

Campus contact for our Nondiscrimination policy is Allan Williams Associate Vice President of Civil Rights & Compliance .