Police Lieutenant - (Administrator II) - University Police Department

Police Lieutenant (MPP/Administrator II) - University Police Department

This position is an MPP/Administrator II position in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP), reporting to the Captain of Police.

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.  Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.

Applicants may visit titleix.sfsu.edu for more information on SF State's policy prohibiting discrimination, and how to file an online report using the procedures under Executive Order 1096 Revised. Inquiries can be directed to the campus Title IX Coordinator and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Administrator by calling (415) 338-2032 or emailing vpsaem@sfsu.edu.

San Francisco State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus.  Smoking or Vaping of any tobacco/plant-based substance is not permitted on any University properties.

The person holding 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.

This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code.  The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

University Police Department

At-Will

Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Work schedule to be arranged with the Captain

$13,333 - $13,750.00 per month ($160,000 - $165,000.00 annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Reporting administratively through the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management (SAEM), the Division of Campus Safety (DCS) is comprised of Parking and Transportation and the University Police Department (UPD). The UPD is comprised of the Field Operations Division, Services Division, and Special Operations Division that collectively provide twenty‐four hours per day, year‐round professional police and security services to the campus community, ensuring for a safe and professional environment.

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Chief, the Police Lieutenant will provide leadership, management, administrative support, and motivation to one of the divisions that comprise UPD. The Police Lieutenant will typically supervise a group of Police Sergeants, Police Officers, Support Personnel, Units, and Programs. The Lieutenant will also serve as the liaison with all external public safety agencies and assist with media relations as the Public Information Officer as directed by the Deputy Chief or the Chief of Police.

All Lieutenants will assume the role of Duty Official on a rotational basis for a scheduled period of time. The Duty Official shall act as the first line of managerial notification for DCS personnel when a manager is not on duty regardless of divisional responsibility. The Duty Official shall assist staff by providing guidance and support as well as make the necessary notifications for the incident, issue, or concern to the Deputy Chief of Police or their designee. In the absence of the Deputy Chief or designee, the notification shall be made to the Chief of Police or their designee.

The Duty Official will also be responsible for any public safety notifications such as but not limited to a Clery notifications. The Duty Official will also monitor public safety applications for real time information regarding incidents in and around the SFSU campus community.

All Lieutenants will follow the chain of command model and report directly to their immediate supervisor/manager, the Deputy Chief of Police. In the absence of the Deputy Chief of Police or their designee, the Lieutenant will report to the Chief of Police or their designee.

Although the position of Lieutenant is managerial in nature, the overarching responsibility is to ensure a safe environment to all students, faculty, staff, visitors, travelers, and residence of the SFSU Community through the preservation of life and property.

The Lieutenant overseeing the Services Division is responsible for the following units: Records, Communications,
Property and Evidence, Investigations, Professional Development, Information Technology, and Community Liaison.
Below is only a summary of each unit’s role and responsibility and is not limited to the below listed.

The Records Unit maintains and manages departmental records and reports. The Records Supervisor assumes the role of custodian of records for the department. The Communications Unit is responsible for dispatching all radio communication between DCS staff, call taking, and 911 communications. The Property and Evidence Unit is responsible for all property and evidence booked into the University Police Department’s evidence room. The Investigations Unit is responsible for criminal investigations, rebooking of crimes, liaison to the SF District Attorney’s Office, and administrative reporting to on-campus entities. The Professional Development Unit is responsible for the ongoing training for sworn staff, administrative duties and record keeping associated with the training, general recruitment for open positions, and retention efforts of current staff. The Information Technology Unit is responsible for, but not limited to, all IT-related
issues involving hardware and software, radio communications and telecommunications equipment, 911 system, and mobile computing. The Community Liaison Unit is responsible for the supervision and execution of community-related events, meetings, and external communications such as social media and print material.

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.

SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU).  CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California.  Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception.  While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.

The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.

Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.

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