Police Lieutenant jobs in California

The City of Antioch is a full-service municipal agency serving a population of more than 114,000 residents. The Police Department is authorized a sworn staff of 115 officers and 35 non-sworn employees, which includes Dispatchers, Community Services Officers and Administrative Support staff. The department is comprised of two divisions: Support Services and Field Services. The Field Services Division includes Patrol, Community Engagement, and Traffic Bureaus. The Support Services Division consists of Administration, Dispatch, Investigations, Special Operations, and Records. Antioch is the only city in Contra Costa County with its own animal shelter and services, both of which also fall under the purview of the police department.

Our Police Department is located in downtown Antioch, near the Marina, in a 67,000 square foot facility. It features an indoor firing range, weight training/exercise room, and community meeting room that also serves as the city’s primary Emergency Operations Center when necessary. Officers may work in a variety of assignments including Patrol, Traffic, Community Engagement Unit, Investigations, SWAT, Hostage Negotiation, Field Training, and K-9. Assignments for our non-sworn staff varies as well, with assignments in Administration, Secured Records, Crime Analysis, Dispatch and Investigations. Community Services Officers can also be assigned to Evidence, Custody, Training, CSI, and the Front Counter. Most of Antioch’s training is conducted in-house. Officers with special expertise may apply for and become instructors. These officers provide training in the areas of first aid, defensive tactics, firearms, emergency vehicle operation, tactical communications, cultural awareness and much more.

As we continue to grow and welcome new members, we proudly maintain a culture professionalism, dedication, inclusion and pride of each other and our community.

• Benefits: Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of Kaiser rate, up to family tier)
• Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 3% @ 50, PEPRA Members 2.7% @ 57 - Click here to read additional benefit tier information
• 457 Deferred Compensation Option
• Life Insurance

RESUMES MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT REPLACE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION. IF YOUR RESUME IS NOT ATTACHED OR YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOUR APPLICATION MAY BE DISQUALIFIED. Candidate screening will begin on May 20, 2024, and finalists will be invited to an interview/assessment center process. This is a confidential search process.  If you have any questions regarding this position, contact consultant, Joseph Kreins at 707-333-6858.
 

1. Participate in the planning, organizing and development of operational procedures relating to a major unit of the Police Department.
2. Supervise the activities of assigned personnel and day-to-day operations as the shift Watch Commander or Bureau Manager.
3. Direct and assist in the training development of subordinate personnel.
4. Assume responsibility for specialized assignments, as directed, e.g., SWAT.
5. Prepare recommendations for budget and personnel needs.
6. Coordinate police activities with other units in the Police Department, City departments and divisions.
7. Coordinate functions of the unit with other law enforcement agencies.
8. Supervise, train and evaluate subordinate personnel.
9. Conduct a continuing review of the unit and division activities to identify problems and develop recommendations for improving services.
10. Inspect unit personnel and equipment.
11. Personally conduct investigations and special studies requiring a high level of discretion.
12. Direct the maintenance of records and preparation of the various local, state and federal statistical reports.
13. Speak before groups and represent the Department and City at meetings, events, and conferences. May be required to participate in service organizations within the City of Antioch.
14. Maintain statistical records for the unit.
15. Oversee/manage the Police fleet.
16. Respond to emergencies when off duty and act as emergency operations manager.
17. May oversee Animal Services and other bureaus as assigned.
18. Perform related duties as assigned.

• Principles and practices of organization, budget, management and personnel management.
• Modern police practices, techniques and methods.
• Technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement including investigation and identification, record keeping, and care and custody of persons and property.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws and ordinances, particularly with reference to apprehension, arrest , search and seizure, traffic and evidence.
• Police department rules, regulations and procedures.
• Functions and objectives of the police department and other local, state and federal agencies.
• City budgetary process.

• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Obtain information through interview and interrogation.
• Analyze crime and service patterns and to develop effective, tactical responses.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.
• Use and care of firearms.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Learn to effectively use a variety of departmental computer and computer-related equipment.
• Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.
• Recommend improvements in unit and departmental operations and in the rules, regulations and policies governing the Department.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

•  Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university preferably with a major in police science, public administration, or sociology.

• Eight years of experience in police work, with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.

• A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of hire and of continued employment.
• Possession of Basic, and Intermediate POST Certificates. Possession of Supervisory POST Certificates by date of appointment. 

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in a field and office setting; travel from site to site; extensive periods of sitting in a patrol vehicle, or in an office environment; exposure to inclement weather conditions; some exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; some exposure to moving mechanical parts; extensive public contact; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be very loud due to sirens, etc; required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. 

• Physical and Mental Condition: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and field setting; Normal hearing acuity; proportional weight to height; sound physical, mental and emotional health; normal color vision and visual functions, including no abnormalities or diseases which adversely affect the performance of duty, and visual acuity of not less than 20/40 vision in each eye without correction and corrected to not less than 20/20 in each eye; absence of chronic disease, impairment of bodily function, history of psychosis or psychoneurosis or other disabling defects.