University Police Lieutenant — Lead 24/7 Campus Security

California State University, Chico; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision benefits

Peace Officer Retirement (2.5% at 57)

Tuition fee waiver for employees and 1

Annual Uniform Allowance

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking a Lieutenant to lead the University Police Department operations, including patrol, investigations, and security technology, ensuring a 24/7 public safety program for the campus community.

The role involves emergency response, incident management, and serving as a department representative with campus administrators and external partners. Night, weekend, and holiday rotations are required.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assume department leadership responsibilities during non-business hours and in the absence of the Chief of Police when assigned.
• 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.
• Review police reports and related records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Department requirements; coordinate corrections and follow-up actions as needed.
• Represent the University before federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, as required, to protect the University’s interest in matters of law enforcement and safety.

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking a Lieutenant to lead the University Police Department operations, including patrol, investigations, and security technology, ensuring a 24/7 public safety program for the campus community.

The role involves emergency response, incident management, and serving as a department representative with campus administrators and external partners. Night, weekend, and holiday rotations are required.