Working Title
Police Lieutenant (MPP/Administrator II) - University Police Department
Administrator Level (for MPP positions only)
This position is an MPP/Administrator II position in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP), reporting to the Captain of Police.
Department
University Police Department
Appointment Type
At-Will
Time Base
Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Work Schedule
Work schedule to be arranged with the Captain
Anticipated Hiring Range
$13,333 - $13,750.00 per month ($160,000 - $165,000.00 annually)
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Position Summary
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lieutenant- Field Operations Division
The Lieutenant overseeing the Field Operations Division is responsible for all uniformed patrol-related functions of the Police Department and all uniformed non-sworn personnel (Security Officer) assigned to support the Division of Campus Safety. Security Officers are assigned to, but not limited to, Parking and Transportation services, Library services, and Main Campus General Security. The Field Operation's main charge is the preservation of life and property in and around the SFSU Campus Community.
Lieutenant- Services Division
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.
Lieutenant-Special Operations Division
The Lieutenant overseeing the Special Operations Division is responsible for the Housing Unit and the following programs: Special Events, Compliance, Internal, Student, Inventory Support, and Special Projects. The Lieutenant also serves as the DCS liaison to on-campus committees, such as the Safety Committee, and other committees as assigned by the Deputy Chief or Chief of Police. The Lieutenant attends all required meetings related to program-based assignments.
The Housing Unit is responsible for providing general law enforcement and security-related services within SFSU residential properties. Additionally, the Housing Unit represents the department in housing-related activities, meetings, committees, and workgroups. The Housing Unit addresses quality-of-life issues in addition to enforcing city, state, and federal laws and regulations. The unit is comprised of sworn and non-sworn uniformed personnel, based on current
staffing levels.
The Special Events Program encompasses all external special events outside the Division of Campus Safety. The Lieutenant provides oversight of security-related matters and recommendations to entities hosting events on campus.The Lieutenant serves as a liaison with on-campus special event planners, providing support and guidance as needed. The Lieutenant ensures that pre- and post-event planning is completed and that services provided are evaluated. The Lieutenant also oversees internal DCS special events as directed by the Chief of Police, including event staffing, and ensures that appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
The Compliance Program consists of Accreditation (IACLEA), Division of Campus Safety Clery Liaison, Policy, Internal and External Audits. The Lieutenant will act as the manager and oversee the accreditation process with the selected accreditation entity. The Lieutenant will ensure that the Division of Campus Safety complies with the process and works towards accreditation in the prescribed time frame. The Lieutenant will also serve as the liaison for the Division of Campus Safety and support the Clery Coordinator in their Clery responsibilities and mandates. The Lieutenant will ensure policies and procedures are up to date and comply with any legal mandates or case laws. The Lieutenant will ensure the accuracy and relevance of all policies and complete required administrative changes. The Lieutenant will oversee the transition from the current policy to Lexipol. The Lieutenant will assist and complete any internal (SFSU
Related) required audits either requested by the Chief of Police, SFSU representatives, or the CSU Chancellor's Office. The Lieutenant will also assist and complete any externally requested audits, such as but not limited to requests from local, state, or federal authorities. The Lieutenant will oversee the Body Worn Camera (BWC) program and will ensure operational equipment and updated software, manage contractual agreements and negotiations, conduct random audits of footage to ensure compliance with current policies and procedures. The Lieutenant will maintain accurate records of equipment, training, and audits.
The Student Programs consist of student-based internal programs associated with the Division of Campus Safety. The programs consist of, but are not limited to, the Student CSO program, Safety Escort Program (formerly known as CARE), student internships, and other miscellaneous student programs not assigned. The Lieutenant will oversee all aspects of these programs to ensure student support and success. The Lieutenant will provide mentorship and guidance to the students.
The Internal Programs consist of DCS-based internal programs which support the operation of the DCS and/or the CSU system. The Lieutenant will oversee all internal programs and ensure the functionality and operational readiness of each program. The Lieutenant will ensure training standards and compliance are met in a timely manner. The Lieutenant will ensure all related equipment is serviced, ready for deployment, relevant, and properly maintained. The Lieutenant will be accountable for all equipment assigned to the programs and have readily accessible records for such equipment. The Internal Programs are not full-time assignments and are collateral assignments and duties. The Motor Program consists of all gas-powered motorized two-wheeled vehicles such as but not limited to dual-purpose
motorcycles and patrol motorcycles (Harley Davidson and Kawasaki). The Bicycle Program consists of the manually or battery powered two when bicycles for both sworn and non-sworn personnel. The Critical Response Unit (CRU) is a system-wide response team to be deployed at the request of the Chancellor's Office or CSUPD Chiefs of Police. The Fingerprint Program is a service provided to the general public for fingerprinting services through the use of electronic submissions and physical card printing. The current fingerprint system is known as Live Scan. The Lieutenant will ensure that services are provided to fingerprint applicants through adequate staffing, functioning equipment, and accurate record-keeping. The Lieutenant will also liaise with equipment vendors, CADOJ, and SFPD regarding the electronic equipment. The Lieutenant will liaise with SFSU Human Resources and other relevant SFSU entities to provide applicable records return within the scope of DOJ guidelines.
The Inventory Support Program consists of the Vehicle Maintenance Program and Quarter Master. The Vehicle Maintenance Program or Vehicle Maintenance Officer (VMO) is responsible for the maintenance, care, and operational readiness, records, and deployment/assignments. The purchase and setup of new vehicles may be assigned to the Lieutenant at the discretion of the Chief of Police. The Quarter Master oversees the distribution of equipment, supplies, and uniforms to all DCS personnel. The Quarter Master will ensure appropriate inventory levels of frequently used equipment such as, but not limited to, personal protective equipment (PPE), flares, evidence packaging supplies, and physical forms. Equipment that requires a qualification or demonstration of proficiency shall fall within the responsibility of the instructor/evaluator or their division commander. Examples may be but are not limited to firearms and ammunition, Tasers, and pepper spray/OC.
The Lieutenant will be the DCS representative for external SFSU-related committees, teams, workgroups, or cohorts. Such examples may be but are not limited to the Campus Safety Committee and new construction safety-related committees (cameras, emergency phones, alarms). The Lieutenant will attend non-SFSU-related meetings as designated by the Deputy Chief or the Chief of Police, such as, but not limited to, local law enforcement executive meetings.
The Lieutenant will oversee any special projects as assigned by the Deputy Chief or the Chief of Police. An example may but is not limited to is the scheduling software development.
The Lieutenant will also play a role in ensuring the University's compliance with Title IX, Violence Against Women
Act/Campus Safety Act and related legislation.
The Lieutenant will maintain regular contact and interaction with appropriate law enforcement and public safety organizations at the local, state, and federal levels. Additionally, the Lieutenant will leverage professional relationships to identify and recommend best practices that strengthen UPD's ability to achieve its goals and objectives. The Lieutenant will assume th
