City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, manages the total operation of the Community College District law enforcement program of a county-operated facility.

8209 Institutional Police Lieutenant is distinguished from class 8205 Institutional Police Sergeant in that the former manages the activities of the institutional law enforcement program, whereas the latter is the first-level supervisor over personnel on an assigned shift.

Incumbents in this classification supervise subordinate sworn and non-sworn staff.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plans, assigns, directs and coordinates the activities and schedules of personnel assigned to the law enforcement program of the Community College District.

2. Directs the enforcement of city, county, and state laws and ordinances including applicable provisions of the Penal Code, Vehicle Code and Welfare and Institutions Code, and the implementation of institutional security rules, regulations, policies and procedures; interprets rules and regulations to staff, visitors, and patients; and establishes and maintains liaison with the San Francisco Police Department and municipal, state and federal agencies and personnel to obtain or furnish information regarding security activities and conduct security investigations.

3. Selects, supervises and evaluates security personnel, directly and through subordinates; investigates complaints concerning institutional security activities and initiates appropriate disciplinary action; assesses staff training needs; plans and conducts in-service training and orientation classes; and coordinates training of departmental personnel with the P.O.S.T Academy.

4. Reviews reports and records concerning security activities; determines final arrest charges; analyzes statistical data to determine patterns and characteristics of crimes and develops and implements remedial action; determines the need for revisions of existing institutional law enforcement policies and procedures and/or establishment of new policies and procedures.

5. Prepares the annual departmental budget for personnel, equipment and supplies.

6. May appear in court to provide testimony regarding arrests and citations.

Knowledge of: modern principles of law enforcement, laws of arrest, California Motor Vehicle Code and principles of organization and supervision as they apply to effective security work.

Ability and Skill to: supervise an institutional security program which includes the enforcement of City, County and State laws and ordinances and institution rules, regulations and security measures, and the assignment, training and discipline of subordinate security officers; review and approve routine and special reports of security activities and make effective recommendations.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in police science, criminology, public administration, or related field.

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience of progressive law enforcement leadership management experience, as a Lead in a Public Safety position; AND

Four (4) years of experience as a police officer, member of a military police unit or other work involving the safeguarding of life and property.

License and Certification:
Possession of a valid California driver License.

Possession of a P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate.

Substitution:
The following may substitute for the required education and experience described above:

Possession of an associate degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of experience as Sergeant or serving as Lead in a Public Safety position plus six (6) years of experience as a police officer, member of a military police unit or other work involving the safeguarding of life and property.

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From: 8205 INSTITUTIONAL POLICE SERGEANT

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.