Lieutenant, Department of Public Safety

Under the direction of the Captain – the Lieutenant is an armed position that administers, oversees, and coordinates the day to day activities of all DPS components. The stated goal of the department is to deliver best in class security services, in accordance with current policies, procedures, and established objectives. The Lieutenant is responsible for the effective management and success of their assigned Division; accountable for consistently delivering exceptional leadership of their teams and value to the organization. The Lieutenant will ensure their team members understand and serve the purpose and vision of the organization and reflect the team’s core beliefs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Acts as the Incident Commander during critical incidents, analyzing scenes and directing resources. Ensures crime scenes and perimeters are established, protects evidence, verifies medical aid has been provided, coordinates law enforcement response and evacuations, arranges traffic control, and ensures the Reservation is protected.2.    Collaborates with Lieutenants from other divisions and can be assigned to any DPS component. Provides timely and detailed notifications to Command Staff. Engages with various individuals to establish and maintain effective public relations and relationships with key stakeholders3.    Conducts detailed investigations, including personnel investigations. Reviews surveillance video and prepares detailed reports.4.    Recognizes and rewards exceptional work performance and disciplines poor work performance.5.    Strives continuously to ensure that their direct reports continue to develop professionally.6.    Develops strategic goals, including both short and long-term business objectives.7.    Understands, applies, and ensures the department complies with established professional standards, directives, approved procedures and policies, applicable federal and state regulations, tribal ordinances, and all Indian gaming-related regulations.8.    Ensures appropriate and adequate staffing and deployment of officers.9.    Manages their division’s budget effectively.10.  Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning reviewing and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles.

 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.  

• Minimum three (3) years’ of experience in law enforcement, military police, security agency or correctional experience is required.  

• Minimum three (3) years’ of experience in a supervisory role is required. 

• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Must be able to read, speak, and write intelligently in the English language.  Bilingual abilities are a plus.

• Must have documented, verifiable experience in drafting policies and procedures for an organization of comparable size to the San Manuel Department of Public Safety.

• Must have verifiable experience in conducting sophisticated internal investigations.

• Knowledge of criminal law, gaming, Indian gaming and casino related operations, criminal investigation techniques and related vicarious civil and legal liabilities such as public law 280, search and seizure, use of force, lawful detention, probable cause, etc. required.

• Knowledge of surveillance techniques, interviewing and interrogation techniques, and modern public safety techniques pertaining to all department divisions required.

• Knowledge of leadership and management principles and methods related to administration, resource and records management, compliance measures, operational command structures, and equivalent executive and senior executive positions.

• Knowledge of the security industry and developed relationships with a variety of security professionals is highly desired.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and security systems (CCTV, access control)

• Must be timely in communicating critical incidents to key stakeholders.

• Adapt to various assignments and physical locations.

• Self-motivated with strong initiative.

• Ethical and professional conduct.

• Ability to maintain alertness over extended periods.

• Comply with BSIS rules and regulations.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.

• Select One of the Following:

  • ☒ Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.

  • ☐ Driving Responsibilities: Role requires regular commuting between locations. A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance with minimum liability limits is required. Role will not operate or drive Tribe-owned vehicles or patron vehicles.

  • ☐ No Driving Responsibilities: Role does not require a driver’s license or insurance.

• Minimum POST Reserve level II certificate, any comparable certification from a recognized law enforcement agency – local, state, or federal, or military police certification (recognized out of state certificate and/or related experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis).

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid BSIS Gun, Guard Card and DPS requirements.

• Must be able to comply with all current requirements set forth by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) for Armed Security Officers.

San Manuel will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.

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