Police Lieutenant - Operations

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Police, the Lieutenant is responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of all personnel assigned to the Operations Division to include policy formation and execution. The incumbent is responsible for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of all pertinent laws within the jurisdiction of the California State University Long Beach Police Department. The incumbent acts as an assistant to the Chief of Police and may act as the temporary head of the Department in the absence of the Chief of Police.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision - Manages the day-to-day operations of the Police Operations and K-9 program. Supervises Field Training Program.
• Administration - Interacts with campus administrators, assessment teams and supervisors of other University departments, including Chancellor's office and other law enforcement agencies. Assists in the responsible management of the Police's fiscal resources. Investigates complaints and department personnel actions for compliance to policy and acceptable standards of conduct for police personnel to ensure adherence with applicable laws.
• Special events - Coordinates UPD participation in the campus Events Management program.
• Police/Personal Development - Maintains professional credentials and ensures police personnel remain current on professional trends. Performs the duties of a police officer, including compliance with Police Officer standards.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate brings a proven ability to interpret and evaluate policies and procedures, offering thoughtful proposals for implementation and improvement. They possess a strong foundation in personnel management theories and practices, with demonstrated success in leading teams and managing diverse, complex projects simultaneously. Highly self-directed, they effectively oversee workgroups while fostering collaboration with peers and the broader campus community. Their communication skills, both verbal and written, enable them to engage across a wide range of audiences. Technologically proficient, they utilize software such as Excel, MS Word, and Outlook to support core responsibilities, and leverage technology to achieve project goals. Additionally, they have a solid understanding of emergency management frameworks including ICS, SEMS, NIMS, and the Unified Command Structure, along with the roles of local responders and government in emergency planning. Their experience also includes managing program budgets with precision and accountability.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six years law enforcement including three (3) years as a sergeant. Incumbent must possess a Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Supervisory certificate from Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training (POST).

• Experience at a University-based law enforcement agency preferred.

• Incumbent must pass a full police background examination.

Physical Summary

• Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

Licenses / Certificates

• Valid California Driver License.

Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on university business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

Department

University Police

Compensation

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $12,083 - $13,250 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU MPP Compensation Summary Range: The MPP Comp Summary Range for this position is $11,064 - $16,596 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Benefits

This is a management level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month, and excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance, educational fee waiver, and retirement benefits.

Classification

University Police

Application Procedures

Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY

It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

The person holding this position is 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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

Advertised: Sep 10 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 24 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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• Cal State University (CSU) Long Beach

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