Public Safety Lieutenant - 3 Positions

Under the direction of the Public Safety Commander, leads and coordinates the work activities of public safety employees and plans and implements Public Safety operations/programs as assigned. While the responsibilities and activities may include direct “hands on” delivery of public safety services, a significant portion of the daily functions and responsibilities will be accomplished through the scheduling and assignment of tasks and workloads, and the monitoring of staff performance and the quality of service delivery. Participates in weekend on-call rotations. Manages, oversees, advises and coaches Public Safety officers, and prepares annual evaluations. Work may include some routine administrative tasks and functions in direct support of the Department of Public Safety patrol operations including but not limited to: performing planning and research, assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, conducting investigations, making presentations on behalf of the department, training employees, manage and direct the activities of patrol officers, representing the department at functions and to administrators, and serving as a field operations coordinator for overall department activities within the district. Assigned authority and responsibility will include multiple campuses, or extend throughout the entire college district.

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

Experience working in sworn law enforcement, probation/parole agency, corrections, or college/university public safety department

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Experience serving in a command position to include sergeant or above to include overseeing either patrol, administration or investigation units/divisions
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Experience working with and building trust with diverse communities and groups
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Experience navigating complex issues and working with others to build consensus to develop successful solutions
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Experience working within an emergency operations center or serving in the role of an on-scene incident commander or similar position during critical incidents
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Experience conducting complex investigations and familiarity with administrative and criminal investigations
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Experience in analyzing public safety concerns and applying appropriate resources to address those concerns
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Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

Associate’s degree or equivalent level of college course work is required in criminal justice or related area (experience performing a similar role (i.e., Public Safety or Law Enforcement supervisor, Probation/Parole leaders, Corrections supervisor, etc.) may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis).

A minimum of three years of public safety or law enforcement experience.

Must be able to obtain an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training supervisor certification or higher within the first year in the role.

Must possess effective leadership, oral and written communication skills. Must have the ability to remain calm under pressure, make quick decisions, be able to effectively balance the demands of many entities simultaneously and work through continual interruptions and distractions; establish and maintain good working relationships with a diverse college community; and stay abreast of changes in laws and procedures relevant to the job.

Must be able to pass both a personal and criminal history background investigation. Must have (or attain within 30 days of employment) a valid driver’s license for the operation of motor vehicles in the State of Oregon and possess an acceptable driving record.

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Minimum $94,209 to range midpoint of $115,404. Placement will generally not exceed the mid-point, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

$94209 to $136604 Annual Salary

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PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

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Work Environment
A Public Safety Lieutenant is on call to respond to the needs of the department. Duties may involve over 40 hours of service a week. Occasional weekend on-call duties are expected as part of a rotation. This position is considered to be “essential personnel” and may involve the performance of tasks during all types of weather, and in potentially dangerous situations that may include various hazards that present a threat to health and safety. Training in the use of public safety vehicles and equipment is provided and such training may be utilized in the performance of the duties during emergency situations.

Physical Requirements
The incumbent must maintain good physical condition and be able to respond to any public safety emergency which occurs on college property. In additional to suitable fitness, the incumbent must have an adequate knowledge and practice of defensive tactics, use of force policies, de-escalation techniques, and relevant statutes, that must be utilized when such use of force is necessary to intercede in situations. Such use of force may be employed during, the protection of themselves or others, or when subduing an offender pursuant to a lawful arrest, or when it is necessary to protect the community or an individual from causing harm to their self or others.

Duties will occasionally involve working in adverse or inclement weather conditions; exposure to high noise levels; running; dealing with distraught or difficult individuals; climbing stairs; attending meetings or activities outside normal working hours; occasional response to emergency conditions during off-hours; occasional operation of a motor vehicle on public roads.

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