Description

Under general direction of the Chief of Police, assists in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Police Department; acts for the Chief of Police in his absence; performs special law enforcement and investigation work; and completes other assignments as required. The Police Department’s Lieutenant classification is utilized as a supervisor over patrol and investigations, including administrative activities.  Duties include acting as Chief of Police in his absence.  Incumbents report directly to the Chief of Police.

Minimum Qualifications & Examples of Duties

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an appropriate major is desired.  Deficiency in education may be compensated by additional qualifying experience. 

Experience: One year of experience as a Municipal Police Sergeant or its equivalent in law enforcement with a city police or county sheriff’s department. 

License and Certificates:

• Possession of an appropriate California Operator’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. 

Duties:

• Plans, organizes, and supervises patrol and investigative activities; inspects and gives instructions to subordinates; maintains discipline; interprets and implements departmental policies and procedures; compiles reports and completes special assignments.
• Supervises and personally participates in major investigations; assists subordinates in preparing reports and cases for trial and may personally appear in court to present evidence and testimony; maintains contact with other law enforcement agencies.
• Assists in divisional budget preparation and fiscal control.
• Reviews reports submitted by subordinates; evaluates performance of subordinates and makes disciplinary recommendations; maintains and prepares reports on shift activities and other matters; researches information.
• Supervises training programs; may coordinate P. O. S. T. and professional development training; may advise and assist in the recruitment and testing of candidates for non-management vacancies.
• Directs departmental internal affairs investigations, reports findings and employment background investigations including pass/fail recommendations.
• Acts as Jail Administrator over the Department’s Holding Facility.
• Acts in the absence of the Chief of Police.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Information & Other Requirements

Knowledge of: Modern police methods and procedures including patrol; crime prevention; traffic control; basic investigation and identification techniques; criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of misdemeanors and felonies; rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence; recent court decisions on the arrest and handling of suspects and prisoners; principles of supervision and training; Police Officers Bill of Rights; internal affairs investigations; and citizens complaint procedures. 

Ability to: Schedule, organize and supervise the work of others; analyze situations effectively and interpret and apply laws and regulations; remember facts and situations; exercise good judgment in personal encounters with the public; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, department employees and the public.

The Process

In-person oral interview - date to be determined. May include a writing assignment.