Under administrative direction, the Police Lieuntenant assists the Chief of Police in coordinating and directing departmental activities and field operations; relieves the Chief of Police of day-to-day duties associated with police operations; performs responsible and complex administrative work; directs or conducts special surveys; acts for the Chief of Police in his/her absence; may act as a watch commander on a specified shift; performs other related duties as required.
The Police Lieutenant is an administrative management level class, which assists the Chief of Police in overall operations and meeting the Police Department’s established mission and goals. The incumbent assists in formulating policy, developing goals and objectives, supervising staff, administering the department budget, and directing day-to-day activities.
Key duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
* Organizes, deploys, supervises and evaluates the work of staff and provides for their training and development; administers discipline as required; participates in developing departmental training programs; ensures compliance with P.O.S.T. and departmental requirements.
* Assists in developing and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; assists in developing and implements staffing plans, procedures and standards for program evaluation.
* Prepares a variety of studies and reports related to current issues and long-range City needs and develops specific proposals to meet them.
* Works closely with public and private groups and individuals to explain or coordinate departmental programs; responds to citizen concerns or inquiries regarding police services.
* Coordinates the work of the department with that of other City departments, outside agencies, citizen groups, the courts and the media on the assigned shift or in the assigned area of responsibility.
* Interprets departmental and City policies and procedures to staff; provides technical assistance to staff; ensures compliance of assigned activities with pertinent codes, regulations and guidelines.
* Directs the preparation of or prepares and maintains written reports, records and correspondence.
* Personally, performs a wide variety of sworn police duties, as required.
* Serves as Police Chief on a relief basis.
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Cloverdale Police Department consists of fourteen full-time sworn (including the Chief) and seven full-time civilian positions. These positions include the Chief of Police, one Lieutenant, two Sergeants, ten Police Officers, one Police Records Technician, one Dispatch Supervisor, five Dispatchers and one Community Services Officer. Patrol Officers and Dispatchers currently work a “4-10” shift.
The department is a team-oriented agency utilizing community policing, crime prevention strategies and community outreach that works in partnership with City leadership and the community at large including the Cloverdale Unified School District.
The City utilizes a personal vehicle program whereby each officer is assigned a vehicle. Officers who reside within 45 minutes of the City are allowed to take the vehicle home.
COMPENSATION
• Annual Salary: $117,436 - $142,748
• Uniform Allowance: $1,500 Annually
• Post Management Certificate: $400/month
• Wellness Incentive: $250 Annual Reimbursement for
• CalPERS Retirement: 3% @ 50 for Classic members, employee contributes 8.207% and 2.7% @ 57 for new members, employee contributes 50% of the total “normal Cost” currently 13.75%
• Holiday Pay: 140 hours per year (paid in lump sum last pay- day in Nov)
• Longevity: Employees are eligible for longevity pay of 2% of base salary upon completion of 5 years of service, 4% of base salary upon completion of 10 years of service, etc.
• Floating Holiday: 1 day per year to be taken as time off
• Vacation:
o 0 to 24 months of service - 13 Days
o 25 to 60 months of service - 15 Days
o 61 to 120 months of service - 18 Days
o 21 to 180 months of service - 21 Days
o 181+ months of service - 33 Days
• Administrative Leave: 5 days per year
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year (accrue 10 hours for each month of service, based on four 10-hour shifts per week) with a 2,000 hour maximum accrual
• Sick Leave Incentive: employee’s use of sick leave within a calendar year
(January – December) may qualify for conversion of unused sick leave to vacation leave based on agreed upon utilization schedule
• Health Insurance: City pays 95% of monthly premium for employee and dependent healthcare and 100% of cost for dental/vision coverage
• Life Insurance: City paid life & AD&D insurance policy in the amount of$100,000
• Long Term Disability: City pays 50% of premium for policy in amount of 2/3 the annual base salary, after ninety (90) day elimination period. Maximum benefit $10,000
• Other supplemental Insurance programs available at employee’s expense
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
An application can be obtained online at https://www.cloverdale.net/531/Employment-Opportunities. An application, five references, resume (three page maximum), and a detailed cover letter (two page maximum) that describes your experience and why you are interested in the position. Mail the requested documents, marked CONFIDENTIAL to: City of Cloverdale Attention: Shannon Peterson, Finance & HR Analyst, 124 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA, 95425. For any additional information, call Shannon Peterson at 707-894-1711 or email to: [email protected]
Documents as required will be reviewed and the candidates who possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to interview for this position.
References will be contacted only following candidate approval.
Appointment is subject to successfully passing a polygraph, pre-employment physical, psychological screening and background/criminal history check. Applicants must present current documentation of their identity, authorization to work in the United States, and a California Department of Motor Vehicles driving record. If you have a disability that requires test accommodations, please call the Human Resources Department at (707) 894-1711.