Campus Police Lieutenant: Lead, Train & Command

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University seeks a Police Lieutenant to provide leadership and direction within the University Police Department, reporting to the Captain of Administration and Operations Bureaus. The role entails managing divisions, overseeing daily operations, and assuming command in the Captain’s absence to ensure campus safety and service excellence.

You will supervise personnel, coordinate training, maintain records, and engage with campus stakeholders, local, state, and federal partners,

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of public safety administration and applicable laws/regulations.
• Ability to obtain information through interview, interrogation, and observation.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Ability to respond to emergencies or major incidents.
• Ability to build trust with the campus community and establish professional relations.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise police personnel and develop training.
• Experience with leading and motivating police personnel.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including AI, in higher education contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and management to operational units and allocates resources.
• Attends meetings, teaches training, delivers lectures, prepares reports, and maintains personnel records.
• Maintains contact with local, state, and federal law enforcement/public safety partners.
• Leverages relationships to adopt best practices and strengthen department goals.
• Ensures community‑oriented policing aligns with the university mission.

Skills

Leadership

Public safety

Communication

Interview/Interrogation

Policy/Procedures

Emergency response

Community engagement

Training & development

Technology in policing

Data-informed decision making

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder relations

Public speaking

Team motivation

Education

High School Diploma/GED with Associate's or related field

Job description

San José State University seeks a Police Lieutenant to provide leadership and direction within the University Police Department, reporting to the Captain of Administration and Operations Bureaus. The role entails managing divisions, overseeing daily operations, and assuming command in the Captain’s absence to ensure campus safety and service excellence.

You will supervise personnel, coordinate training, maintain records, and engage with campus stakeholders, local, state, and federal partners,