Lieutenant

Pepperdine University; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA, seeks a Lieutenant in Public Safety to oversee patrol operations and supervise field personnel, serving as acting watch commander when on campus.

Under the Captain's supervision, you will lead policy development, training, and emergency response coordination, while collaborating with campus partners to maintain a professional safety environment. This is a 40-hour exempt role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 5+ years of supervisory/public safety experience.
• CPR and basic first aid certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver's license and a good driving record.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills, including diplomacy and tact in sensitive situations.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in potentially stressful situations.
• Ability to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to enter data into various computer software programs.
• Thorough knowledge of law enforcement and public safety methods.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws including the California Vehicle Code.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Ability to assist in firefighting and rescue operations.

Responsibilities

• Protocol Development and Implementation: Assist in updating and developing Departmental policies and procedures related to patrol operations.
• Crime Prevention & Community Collaboration: Work with university units to implement leadership's vision on crime prevention and foster a professional work environment.
• Emergency Response: Serve as Administrator on Duty Watch Commander on campus and liaise with outside agencies.
• Supervision: Oversee Field Supervisors, Patrol Officers, and Booth Officers; review reports and provide coaching.
• Personnel: Assist in developing and executing the training strategy; schedule and lead training; monitor records; participate in recruitment and onboarding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold Pepperdine University mission through work performed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Public safety operations

CPR & First Aid

Driver's license

Report writing

Judgment & confidentiality

Shift flexibility

Computers/data entry

Law enforcement knowledge

Investigative techniques

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two+ years college preferred

Job description

Under the supervision of the Captain of Public Safety, the Lieutenant is responsible for overseeing patrol operations within the Department of Public Safety, which includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: leadership and daily supervision to all field supervisors, patrol officers, and booth officers, providing field operational support, serving as acting watch commander and admin on duty while on campus, reviewing reports for accuracy and to provide training/feedback to personnel to further their development, referring reports needing further follow-up to investigations, and executing training plans for patrol personnel.

Duties

• Protocol Development and Implementation: Assist in updating and developing Departmental policies and procedures related to patrol operations.
• Crime Prevention & Community Collaboration: Work closely with all University schools and departments to prepare and implement Departmental leadership's vision on crime prevention. Collaborate with and support all members of Public Safety and members of the Pepperdine community to foster and maintain a positive, honorable, and professional work environment.
• Emergency Response: While on campus, be available to serve as Administrator on Duty Watch Commander. Liaise with outside agencies as appropriate. Accept responsibility as a critical support personnel, and report for duty, if safe to do so, in the event of a critical incident impacting the operations of Public Safety. Be prepared to appropriately liaise with law enforcement and other first responders.
• Supervision: Supervise the Field Supervisors, Patrol Officer, and Booth Officers, ensuring performance standards are being met for both internal and external third-party personnel as appropriate. Review reports for accuracy, and provide training/feedback to officers to further their development, while referring reports needing further follow-up to investigations. Provide coaching as needed.
• Personnel: Assist in the development and execution of the Department's training strategy. Schedule and lead training sessions. Monitor training records to ensure Departmental compliance. Participate in recruitment and onboarding of patrol and booth personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Required: Skills and Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• At least five years of supervisory experience or prior law enforcement/public safety experience.
• Possess or obtain CPR and basic first aid certificates within the first 90 days of employment.
• Possess a valid Class C California driver's license and a good driving record.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills, including a pleasant disposition and an ability to communicate with diplomacy and tact in sensitive situations.
• Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently.
• Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous responsibilities in potentially stressful situations.
• Ability to work a wide variety of shifts, including potential late-night/early-morning hours, weekends, and holidays. Ability to work extended shifts on short notice or shifts outside of regular scheduled hours.
• Ability to enter data into various computer software programs.
• Thorough knowledge of law enforcement and public safety methods.
• General knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, including the California Vehicle Code.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Ability to assist in firefighting and rescue operations.

Preferred

• Two or more years of college education.
• Completion of P.O.S.T. Basic Modular Course Level III, Level II, and Level I; or P.O.S.T. Basic Academy; or P.O.S.T. Modules A, B, C, and D; or appointed as a Level One Reserve Officer prior to January 1, 1997.
• Hazardous Materials First Responder certification or higher.
• Past or present affiliation with Pepperdine University.

This is a Regular, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $70,304 - $72,000 per year

In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine’s Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University's reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.