Police Lieutenant

University Police
Job #540935

First Review: Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Open Until Filled

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have nearly 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job #540935) Administrator II, Police Lieutenant, Salary Range: $4,812 - $15,449; Hiring Range: $9,000 - $10,500. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position in the University Police Department. This position is an Administrator II in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP). Under this plan, incumbents are subject to normal management reviews and serve at the pleasure of the University President. Additional information can be found at: http://www.calstate.edu/HRAdm/policies/mpp.shtml. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits.

Position Summary: To serve as Second-In-Command of the University Police Department; primary day-to-day responsibility is as Operations Commander, leading, directing, and managing UPD’s 24/7 sworn patrol/investigation operations, dispatch/statistical operations, and property/evidence/equipment functions. The Lieutenant may be called upon to perform other management and/or executive duties, including assuming the Chief’s responsibilities when the Chief is unavailable. After several years of successful service as Operations Commander, the Lieutenant may be asked to rotate some duties with the Chief, and assume significant responsibility for the Chief’s assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

Please click the link below view the job duties for this position, and the full vacancy announcement.

 Vacancy Announcement Police Lieutenant Job #540935.pdf

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

1. The knowledge, understanding, correct interpretation, and application of:  the Constitution, state laws and regulations, especially those related to campus law enforcement; current case law and critical court decisions affecting use of force, prisoner handling, search and seizure, interrogations, investigative procedures, viability of prosecution;  personnel and management, liability and risk management.
2. The ability to continuously maintain knowledge and understanding of: current law enforcement procedures and methods; patrol techniques; investigative procedures; effective handling and management of serious/violent crimes; emergency management of critical incidents and campus emergency situations; disaster response.
3. The ability to read, understand, remember, interpret, apply, and follow critical CSU, Cal Poly Humboldt, and Department policies and procedures.
4. Knowledge of the role of law enforcement on a California State University campus and the ability to work tactfully and effectively with a diverse public community. The ability to demonstrate tolerance and respect, communicating clearly, logically, and courteously, professionally representing Cal Poly Humboldt and the California State University System.
5. The ability to accurately analyze situations, develop and evaluate courses of action, make sound judgments, and initiate reasonable actions in an appropriate amount of time given the circumstances, sometimes under stressful and/or dangerous conditions.
6. The knowledge of correct spelling and basic English, and the ability to prepare professional, well-organized, easy-to-understand, concise reports, memos, and other documents.
7. The ability to read and critically review and evaluate written reports and documents, and to effectively manage/train/direct subordinates in professionally creating/correcting reports and documents.
8. The ability to give and receive routine and complex oral and written instructions.
9. The ability to effectively manage, supervise, lead, teach, direct, inform, motivate, praise, counsel, and evaluate subordinates, setting a positive example and communicating well within the Department.
10. The ability to schedule other employees and resources in a timely and efficient manner, coordinating their work effectively, and making changes in schedules as needed and appropriate.
11. The ability to be productive, performing quality work in acceptable volume within established deadlines.
12. The ability to work effectively, professionally, and productively with or without direct supervision.
13. The ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities, maintain personal organization, and accomplish tasks in a prioritized manner; the ability to accomplish these tasks with operational economy, allocating appropriate resources to each task or assignment.
14. The ability to accept responsibility, direction, and change.
15. The ability to maintain good attendance and to be prompt in observing work hours and other assignments.
16. The ability to safely operate and assist in the care of equipment.
17. The ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity in work performed.
18. The ability to learn new tasks and other details with speed and thoroughness.
19. The ability to learn, follow, demonstrate, and teach established safety practices.
20. The ability to carry out other executive and/or management tasks, including but not limited to: strategic planning and oversight in budgeting, purchasing, personnel, records, and policies; emergency planning/management, parking/commuter services; workplace violence prevention; grant management;  campus presentations and training; interacting with CPH Marketing & Communications and the news media; maintaining  productive relationships of respect, trust, and cooperation across campus and with other agencies; serve as a resource and advisor to administrators; and to work collaboratively with staff/ faculty/students in meetings/committees.
21. The ability to acquire and maintain the job skills to effectively carry out all the responsibilities listed in the Position Summary and the Essential Job Functions (see above).
22. The ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economy, society, environment) into all aspects of performing job duties.
23. The ability to lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment.
24. Be capable of performing all essential functions of this position.
25. A work history of increasing responsibility, success, and achievement in law enforcement operations, training, personnel supervision, and operational planning;
26. Sound judgment, effective leadership, efficient management, and strategic vision skills;
27. Excellent written (reading/writing) and oral communication (speaking/listening) skills;
28. The ability to work with a wide range of people throughout the University, including administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, visitors, and multicultural communities.
29. The ability to work at any time of the day or night including rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, overtime assignments,  meetings outside regular shift hours, extended hours and emergency call-in.

Minimum Qualifications:

30. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college.
31. A minimum of (7) years of sworn law enforcement experience, with at least 3 years at the rank of Sergeant or above
32. Must be currently employed as a sworn police officer at the minimum rank of sergeant.
33. Possess or currently eligible to receive a Supervisory Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
34. Must possess a Class C or higher California driver's license at the time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record is required.
35. The ability to qualify for a POST Management Certificate within two years of employment;
36. Be lawfully authorized to carry a firearm.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Experience within the California State University (CSU) system, University of California (UC) system, or other comparable law enforcement agency.
• Past experience in campus law enforcement.
• Past experience as a law enforcement trainer/instructor.
• Bilingual skills.

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hr@humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 3312
Publication Date:   8/20/2024