Police Lieutenant

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Chief of Police, the Lieutenant is responsible for providing leadership, supervision and motivation to the front-line personnel of the CPPD. The CPPD is comprised of the Chief of Police, Lieutenants, patrol sergeants, an investigator, police officers, a Dispatch Manager, and dispatchers, providing twenty-four hour professional police services to the campus community in the form of uniformed patrol, investigations, internal affairs, crime prevention, the 911 communication center, K-9 program, and special police assignments including but not limited to bike patrol, residence hall programs, special events, and community policing efforts.

Department Summary

Consisting of four departments, Cal Poly Police Department (CPPD), Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS), Department of Emergency Management (DEM) and Business Services, Public Safety collaborates across the university to build a safer, more sustainable and better prepared campus. Together, these departments provide vital parking and sustainable commuting options, progressive community policing services, and comprehensive emergency management planning. The Cal Poly Police Department (CPPD) is responsible for the safety, health, and well-being of the university community. It consists of patrols operations, dispatch and communications, records, and administration.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to use considerable judgement and discretion to apply a wide variety of CPPD policies and procedures that could have a campus-wide impact.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, statutes, regulations, labor relations agreements, and rules.
• Thorough knowledge of: legal codes, restrictions, and requirements; procedures and techniques for receiving complaints and calls for service, dispatching, communicating with field units and information systems (CJIS, CLETS, DMV, DOJ, LEEDS, NCIC, and NLETS); State, Federal, CSU, campus and CPPD regulations, statutes, laws and rules regarding non-personnel police records; FERPA, CLERY, and CPRA provisions and restrictions; public safety-related agencies and field units/personnel; agency rules and procedures; and equipment operating procedures.
• Ability to make immediate decisions when unique or unusual situations are encountered.
• Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work where numerous and diverse demands are involved.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience:

• Must be a sworn California Police Officer at the time of appointment.  Must satisfy all California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Minimum 7 years as a sworn peace officer, including at least 3 years at the rank of Sergeant or above.

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials:

• Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a valid driver's license by date of hire.
• Possession of Supervisory Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
• Ability to obtain the POST Management certification within two years of hire.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $150,000 - $170,000. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly 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.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly 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. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.