City of West Sacramento

  • Police Lieutenant

  • City of West Sacramento
  • 1110 West Capitol Ave 3rd Floor West Sacramento, California, 95691, West Sacramento, California United States View Map

Summary

The City of West Sacramento is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Lieutenant. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to community policing, demonstrate leadership skills, and have experience in managing and coordinating the work of sworn and civilian personnel in a law enforcement agency. Candidates with a strong track record in fostering positive relationships with the community, local organizations, and fellow team members are highly preferred.

Here in West Sacramento, we understand the value of our employees and offer a competitive annual base salary ranging from $161,760 to $244,563** depending on experience with a 3% salary increase on 1/1/2027. But that's not all. Our generous benefits package is designed to support you in your career and beyond. This includes career enhancement and wellness reimbursements up to $1,000 annually, up to 15% education incentives and post certification, a 3% contribution to a 401a, and up to $2,601 a month for family medical, dental, and vision insurance. And let's not forget - your previous sworn years of service will count towards your vacation accrual rate and contribution amount to your retiree health savings account.

Job Description

DEFINITION:  The Police Lieutenant performs responsible, high-level administrative and technical work for the Police Department.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:  The Police Lieutenant receives general direction from the Police Chief or designee and exercises direct supervision over sworn and civilian personnel.
 
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:  This is a management level position.  The incumbent reports to the Police Chief or his/her designee and has responsibility for providing direct supervision over sworn and civilian personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only): Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Plans, organizes, manages and reviews the work of any major division in the department.
  • Supervises and coordinates the department’s training services.
  • Accesses training needs.
  • Develops and implements training programs and materials.
  • Recruits instructors.
  • Maintains responsibility for confidential personnel records.
  • Assumes responsibility for a variety of personnel actions, including selection, training, performance evaluation, recommending disciplinary measures, and dismissal.
  • Reviews performance evaluations of subordinate personnel.
  • Prepares activity reports as requested.
  • Coordinates and oversees crime prevention programs.
  • Develops and coordinates special programs aimed at community needs.
  • Researches and prepares grants for special programs.
  • Conducts studies, analyzes specific or overall operation(s) of the department and implements solutions to problem areas.
  • Assists Police Chief in establishment of department goals, objectives, and priorities.
  • Reviews arrests and citations for probable cause, elements of offense, and sufficiency of evidence.
  • Reviews reports and written materials for completeness, accuracy, neatness, grammar, spelling and format.
  • Responds to and provides necessary coordination and direction at scenes of major field incidents.
  • Assists in the preparation of department budget.
  • Investigates complaints pertaining to department activities and personnel.
  • Conducts internal affairs investigations.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:  Modern principles, practices and techniques of police administration, organization and operation; technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement, including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, juvenile delinquency control, record keeping, and care and custody of persons including the California Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code, Welfare and Institutions Code, Business and Professions Code, and relevant provisions of State and local codes; CALEA National Accreditation Process; concepts and theory of tactical communication; current training techniques, programs and materials related to law enforcement; use of firearms and other modern police equipment; principles and practices of organization and personnel management in municipal government.

Skill in:  Planning, directing, managing and coordinating a major division of a police department; assessing, developing and implementing training programs, techniques and materials; communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; recommending and implementing sound departmental policies; meeting and dealing tactfully and effectively with the public; properly interpreting and making decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies; establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent plus sixty (60) college semester units from an accredited college or university with major course work in police science, business administration, or public administration.  A Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience: Six (6) years experience as a peace officer in a municipal or general law enforcement agency. For internal applicants of the City of West Sacramento,  two (2) years of the experience requirement must include increasingly responsible experience as a permanent first level supervisor in a law enforcement agency granting peace officer powers under Penal Code Section 830.1. For external applicants,  three (3) years of the experience requirement must include increasingly responsible experience as a permanent first level supervisor in a law enforcement agency granting peace officer powers under Penal Code Section 830.1.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:  Possession and maintenance of a California driver’s license; possession of a California POST Supervisory certificate at time of appointment.

Special Instructions

Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board. Apply on the City's Governmentjobs.com site linked here: Police Lieutenant | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Additional Information

**Top Step Displayed Includes The Following:

  1. Base pay: $16,424 top step
  2. Education Incentive: 10% (5% for a Bachelor's Degree and 5% for a Masters Degree for a total of 10%)
  3. POST Certificates: 5% (5% for POST Management Certificate plus completion a professional development course that is pre-approved by the Police Chief)
  4. 401a city contribution, no match required - 3%
  5. Career Enhancement/Wellness Reimbursement - $1000 Annually
  6. Eligible for an additional 5% bilingual incentive (not included in total displayed amount)

Phone

(916) 617-4567
City of West Sacramento

City of West Sacramento

9166174567

California's Golden Dream is thriving in one of its newest cities. Incorporated in 1987, West Sacramento is a city designed and ready for business in the 80's. Yet its history dates back more than 100 years.

Like its cross-river neighbor, West Sacramento was first settled during the Gold Rush era. The early settlers soon learned that the real gold in the area was the incredibly rich delta soil deposited over the centuries by the Sacramento and the American Rivers. By the turn of the century the central valley of California was recognized as one of the premiere agricultural areas of the world. As Sacramento grew into a major city, West Sacramento, which was separated by the Sacramento River and a county line, retained its small town character and industrial base.

Today, West Sacramento is at the crossroads of California. Featuring its own deepwater port, two interstate highways, major North/South and East/West rail lines and a commercial airport nearby, West Sacramento is well connected to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the nation. And just a literal stone's throw away is downtown Sacramento, the seat of the government for the 6th largest economy in the world. Being a part of the Greater Sacramento community, we're on everyone's list as one of the fastest growing and most livable areas in the country.

Yet West Sacramento offers something that can no longer be found in many of California's cities - affordable land and housing. The average home cost is less than half of what a comparable home costs in metropolitan areas as little as 80 miles away. There is a small town atmosphere in West Sacramento, with traditional values and a healthy respect for business and industry.

Come to West Sacramento. Meet the people. See the land. You'll agree the climate is right for you!
 

 

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