Police Lieutenant

• Police Department San Jose Police Department
• 3.9 San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time $212,649.32
• $258,614.

72 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Military leave Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Employee relationship building Driver's License Peace Officer Certification State-specific police officer certification Full Job Description Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at . About the Department The San José Police Department is dedicated to providing public safety through community partnerships and 21st Century Policing practices, ensuring equity for all. The Department is committed to treating all of San Jose's diverse community members with dignity, fairness, and respect, while protecting their rights and providing equal protection under the law. Position Duties The salary range for Police Lieutenant classification is: $212,649.32

• $258,614.

72 This amount includes an approximate 3.75% ongoing non-pensionable crisis intervention training pay . Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. The Police Lieutenant plans, directs, supervises, and manages the staff and operations of an assigned watch or section within the Field Operations, Administration, Investigations and Technical Services bureaus. The incumbent directs and participates in the work of staff to ensure the protection of life and property of the City's residents and visitors. The incumbents work regularly work on tasks that are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgement. Typical duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Responds to, and assumes command of, major events and emergencies. Coordinates incident response activities with other law enforcement agencies. Provides direction on department policies and procedures; identifies and arranges for staff training. Prepare and delivers performance evaluation; ensures staff compliance with departmental and mandated rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Directs the work of officers responding to crime scenes. Performs administrative work with respect to assigned area, complies data and prepares reports on staffing levels, equipment and materials needed and budgetary expenditures. Reviews a variety of technical and administrative documents including memos, reports, and policies and procedures ensuring dissemination of appropriate information to operational staff. Performs related work as required. The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise

• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Computer Skills
• Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Decision Making
• Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions. Fiscal Management
• Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements. Initiative
• Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance. Leadership
• Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction. Meeting Ethical Standards
• When confronted with ethical dilemmas, acts in a way that reflects relevant law, policy and procedures, agency values, and personal values. Planning
• Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization. Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills
• Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Communication Skills
• Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Minimum Qualifications Current, permanent employment as a Police Sergeant with the City of San Jose. Education and Experience Completion of two (2) years of college from an accredited college or university and currently employed as, AND two (2) years of continuous satisfactory service as, a Police Sergeant in the San José Police Department. Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.) Possess of a valid State of California driver's license. Possession of a Basic Peace Officers Standard and Training Certificate. Selection Process You must answer questions in the application process and complete the Education/Work History section of the application in order to be considered or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Please attach copy of your Basic Peace Officers Standard and Training Certificate. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the positions will be forwarded to the interview phase of the selection process, which will include a written exam, assessment center, and interview.

Candidate Orientation:

The Candidate Orientation will be an opportunity for interested applicants to learn more about the Police Lieutenant testing process prior to taking the oral examination. (See schedule below)

Exam:

The selection process will include a written multiple

• choice examination, weighted 40%, and a structured oral examination and writing assessment weighted 60%.

Seniority Credits:

Seniority credit of 1/2 point per year of service in the qualifying class of Police Sergeant with the City of San Jose will be added to the scores of those candidates successfully passing the examinations. Time lost due to suspension, layoff or leave without pay will be deducted (except for authorized military leave taken prior to July 1, 1973). Service spent prior to a resignation from the City will not be used in the computation of seniority credit, except for those reemployed under Section 3.04.1530 of the Civil Service Rules. Per POA Policy 7.4 for the purposes of seniority, points added to test scores for placement on all Police promotional eligible lists, seniority points will be based solely on time in the qualifying grade, including any time earned in the qualifying grade prior to be rehired or reinstated following a break in service.

Field Training Officer Incentive Points:

Field Training Officer (FTO) incentive points shall be added to the final score of the Lieutenant promotional examination. Officers shall receive one-half (0.5) point for each year of continuous service as an FTO, for a maximum not to exceed one and one-half points (1.5)

Oral Board:

The City may use more than one oral board for an examination. The examinees shall elect two raters from Lieutenants and/or Captains ranks in the San Jose Police Department and the Director of Human Resources shall appoint two additional raters whom can be any persons who he/she deems appropriate. A Human Resources Analyst, and/or an observer designated by the Police Officers' Association may be present during the interviews. In accordance with the Civil Service rules, the names of candidates who pass all phases of the selection process will be added to the eligible list in the order of their final scores. Command staff may conduct selection interviews with candidates on the eligible list when vacancies are filled. This is a class-based recruitment. Providing you meet the minimum qualifications and pass the required examination; your application will be added to a ranked eligible list that will remain active for up to two years.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Candidates will be notified of the written exam date and their oral examination date at least one week in advance. Every attempt will be made to conduct the oral/assessment examinations on the dates noted below; however, due to the difficulty of obtaining appropriate rooms for oral board testing, candidates are advised to be available two weeks before and after the dates noted below. This job announcement will be updated when firm dates are established. All applicants will receive an email with a timeline confirming the appropriate dates and times reflecting each initial recruitment stage listed below:

WRITTEN EXAMINATION

(MULTIPLE CHOICE)/WRITING

ASSESSMENT

Date:

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Time:

9:00

AM Location:

In person

•

Location:

San Jose Police Department Substation (Training Facility)

KEY REVIEW

Date:

Monday, December 7th

• Friday, December 11th, 2026 Times and locations will be determined and will be by appointment only: Signups to occur at written examination.

PROTEST MEETING

Date:

Tentatively Scheduled for December 18th, 2026

Time:

9AM

• 10

AM Location:

via Zoom/ Teams

CANDIDATE ORIENTATION

Date:

January 8, 2027

Time:

9

AM Location:

via Zoom/ Teams

ORAL EXAMINATION

Date:

Monday, February 1st

• Friday, February 5th, 2027

Time:

To be determined

Location:

San Jose Police Department Substation (Training Facility) If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Irina Orozco at Other Qualifications Please click here for the link to SJPD intranet site for Reading Lists. Employees in this classification are represented by the San José Police Officers' Association (SJPOA).

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility:

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided.

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE

CONFIRMATION, please email and we will research the status of your application. AI and the Hiring Process We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.