Police Lieutenant

The City of Hermosa Beach Isai seeks a highly skilled and experienced Police Lieutenant to lead our public safety team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our police department, ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.

• Supervise and direct the work of police officers, sergeants, and other support staff in their assigned duties.
• Assign and direct the work of officers engaged in patrol activities, traffic, or investigation activities.
• Receive complaints or reports of emergencies and determine the need for police action.
• Assist officers in handling difficult situations and provide guidance and training to subordinate officers.
• Review and coordinate the work of employees engaged in communications, record keeping, and the care and custody of prisoners.
• Assist in planning and coordinating departmental programs and procedures.
• Prepare reports to superior offices on incidents and special situations requiring administrative review.

• Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of the City's geography.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, civic groups, and other departments, agencies, and the public.

• Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• Associates degree or 60 units from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of professional police experience with a public agency, including two years of experience as a Police Sergeant.
• Completion of advanced leadership training, such as P.O.S.T. Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI), LAPD Leadership Program, or equivalent is preferred.

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.
• Possession of a P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate or be eligible to obtain a P.O.S.T Supervisory Certificate within one year of promotion to Lieutenant.