Police Lieutenant
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Job ID: 71561
JOB POSTING
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INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)
The IRD for this job is: 08-22-2024
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The UCSC University Police Department handles all patrol, investigations, crime prevention, emergency management, homeland security, and related community policing duties for the UCSC campus.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Chief of Police, the selected incumbent serves a critical role in the University of California Police Department as a Police Lieutenant. A Police Lieutenant provides oversight and supervision for the operations of the Police Department including: patrol, investigations, citizen complaints, administrative investigations, crime prevention, records management, parking enforcement, dispatch, traffic enforcement, and community policing.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Budgeted Salary: $184,480- $190,500/annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits
Schedule Information:
- Full-time, Fixed
- Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week: 4 days per week, 10 hour days
- Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
- Shift Includes: Day. *Note that there will be occasional need for the shift worked to be on weekends, nights or holidays for operations, special events and emergency incidents.
Employee Classification: Career appointment
Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus
Union Representation: Non-Represented
Job Code Classification: POLICE LIEUTENANT MGR 1 (005977)
Travel: Up to 25% of the time
JOB DUTIES
- Inspect, audit and oversee the responsibilities of various units or programs to insure compliance with department policies, procedures, regulations and standards.
- Assist in the development, maintain familiarity and ensure correct interpretation and compliance with system-wide, campus and department policies, procedures and general orders.
- Perform administrative duties such as reviewing correspondence, budget reports and activity reports.
- Oversee the hiring process, including interviewing and recommending personnel for hire.
- Conduct confidential investigations as assigned, both criminal and administrative.
- Participate in departmental long and short range planning.
- Meet with sergeants and supervisors to establish unit goals and priorities that complement departmental goals.
- Assume leadership command of the department, in the absence of the Chief of Police.
- Manage the receipt and response to all motions for pre-trial discovery in both criminal and civil motions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma and/or equivalent certification/experience/training.
- Broad experience performing all aspects of police officer and sergeant of police functions.
- Knowledge of current police methods and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience as a commissioned police officer in a recognized law enforcement agency.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships and demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics and integrity.
- Ability to lead, manage and set goals for personnel.
- Ability to anticipate resource needs in all areas of responsibility.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience and/or training.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting and financial practices applicable to law enforcement.
- Prior law enforcement experience with the University of California or higher education setting.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check.
- Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California.
- Must be 21 years old or older at the time of hire.
- Must possess a current California POST advanced and supervisory certificate.
SAFETY STATEMENT
All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
EEO/AA
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
View full job description and access on-line application: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=71561&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=11&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant
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