Police Lieutenant (Administrator II)

Opt For Healthy Living; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that values diversity and community engagement! As a Police Lieutenant, you will play a pivotal role in managing the Sonoma State Police Department, ensuring safety and fostering positive relationships within the community. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, implement innovative law enforcement strategies, and contribute to a respectful and inclusive environment. With a focus on excellence, you will oversee patrols, investigations, and community outreach, while also mentoring staff to achieve their goals. If you are passionate about public safety and community service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

Tuition Waiver

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree needed; must have experience as Police Sergeant or higher.
• Strong knowledge of law enforcement functions and budgeting practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct activities for patrol, investigations, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with university and outside agencies on public safety matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Law Enforcement Knowledge

Community Engagement

Budgeting and Financial Practices

Mentoring and Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

PeopleSoft

Job description

Apply now Job no: 544478
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Sonoma
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Safety, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Application Process

• As you manage your staff, how will you implement procedural justice to increase trust, legitimacy, respect, responsibility, accountability, and excellence to better serve a diverse university community?
• How would you increase and encourage positive interactions within the department and the community? In your response, please specifically address your experience in developing cooperative relationships, community building, and implementing technological advances to enhance the community experience?

This position requires successful completion of a written examination, oral interviews, pass an extensive background investigation in compliance with the requirements mandated by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and current law, as well as a potential polygraph or similar examination, and a psychological examination, and medical exams which include a physical agility test and drug screening.

Job Summary

Sonoma State University strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. Our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

Reporting to and under the direction of the Chief of Police, the Police Lieutenant (lieutenant) manages, plans, directs activities, provides oversight and supervision for patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community engagement, special events, administrative investigations, records management, policy, and training for the Sonoma State Police Department. The lieutenant effectively communicates with sworn and non-sworn Police personnel, provides oversight and guidance, and mentors personnel to achieve desired goals and further develop within their positions or assignments. This includes, but is not limited to, guiding, planning, organizing, monitoring, recommending, and implementing policies and administrative procedures related to law enforcement services to achieve goals in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, local laws, and CSU policies and procedures. The incumbent 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 in the chief’s absence, and aiding in other areas when needed. Notwithstanding other provisions, this position works collaboratively with other University and outside agencies on matters related to mental health, task forces, special investigations, dignitary protection, threat assessment and serves as a field manager for incidents, demonstrations and/or special events. The Police Lieutenant assumes responsibility of the Sonoma State Police Department in the absence of the Chief of Police and/or when the Chief of Police is unavailable.

Key Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited higher education institution; and,
• Must be currently employed or previously employed in a California law enforcement agency as a Police Sergeant or higher with at least two (2) years of service at the rank of Police Sergeant; and,
• Possession of California P.O.S.T. academy, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Supervisory certificates; and,
• 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; and
• Meet all other requirements for peace officers, as established by law, the California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training, and the California State University; and,
• Must be at least 21 years of age except as provided by Government Code §1031.4; be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law; and,
• Must possess and maintain a California class C Driver’s License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required to maintain and operate.
• The incumbent will be required to enroll in the California DMV Employer Pull Notice Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education, preferably with the California State University.
• Strong knowledge of law, and University policy and regulations regarding public safety and law enforcement functions.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and financial practices applicable to law enforcement in a university environment.
• Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) including knowledge of Google Suite and PeopleSoft.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor, coach and develop others to achieve goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a very diverse community.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $5,053 to $11,250 approved a month. This position is a member of the Management Personnel Plan and serves at the pleasure of the President.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.