POLICE LIEUTENANT (PROMOTIONAL)

Promotional Only

This position is open to City of West Covina employees only.Candidates who are not current City employees will not be considered.
Application DirectionsThis is a promotional recruitment limited to current City of West Covina employees who hold the position of Police Sergeant. Eligible candidates must submit an online application along with a comprehensive résumé and college transcripts or a degree verifying the required college units. Applicants are encouraged to include copies of relevant professional certifications. Incomplete or poorly prepared applications will not be considered.
Tentative Recruitment Plan
The following is the tentative exam plan and schedule for this recruitment. Applicants must prepare for the exam accordingly. The City reserves the right to amend the plan as it deems necessary.

• 04/9/26 - 04/20/26 Application period.
• 5/6/26 - Staff Review -Weighted at 20%.
• 5/13/26 - Inside and Outside Oral Board Interviews (Inside weighted at 50% /Outside weighted at 30%).
• TBD- Chief's Selection Interview.

The following book and article will serve as testable material for interview panel questions:

• Assigned Book:Challenging the Law Enforcement Organization: Proactive Leadership Strategies by Jack Enter

FLSA: Exempt
Probationary Period: 12 months
Bargaining Unit: Police Management Association

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, functions as a watch commander or monitors and supervises personnel engaged in traffic enforcement or investigative activities; coordinates and controls programs or projects; may assist or participate in police work handled by subordinates; assures efficient and lawful operations and consistent application of policies; and does related work as required.Essential Functions:

• Deploys, trains, supervises, assists, and inspects the uniformed officers and other employees assigned, including subordinate investigation officers and general employees on certain shifts.
• Supervises patrol or other units directly or through a subordinate supervisor operating in the field.
• May be assigned to special projects, serves as Deputy Director of OES, or as aide to the Chief of Police.
• Maintains proper liaison and cooperation with personnel in charge of other units, bureaus, and divisions.
• Supervises and participates in traffic enforcement and investigative activities.
• Assigns work, reviews progress, and evaluates productivity and effectiveness.
• May be assigned additional responsibilities for monitoring and coordinating departmental programs.
• Insures high operative effectiveness, uniform application of policies, complete legality of actions, and proper flow of reports and records through briefings, individual conferences, regular and random inspections, review of individual and activity reports, investigation of complaints, maintenance of discipline, and active personal contacts.
• Initiates recommendations for improvements in procedures, programs, or policies.
• Participates in decision-making processes of the City's administrative staff to encourage and promote cohesive, viable approaches to improve the organization's effectiveness and efficiency.
• Participate in inter- and non-departmental administrative matters.

Required Knowledgeand Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern methods of police science, organization, and management; criminal law, laws regarding arrest, and related legal basis of police activities; modem investigative methods, crime detection devices and activities; crime prevention and deterrent methods and resources available to police in this field; the causes, prevention, and control of delinquency; the rules of evidence and the laws governing the custody of persons; traffic enforcement, traffic and accident analysis methods, traffic engineering, and traffic education; teaching methods and techniques.
• Ability to plan and coordinate the work of subordinate Police Officers; lead and train officers in technical law enforcement work; prepare accurate and comprehensive reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, other officers, and the public.

Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities Is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:
Graduationfrom high school or GED equivalent and satisfactory completion of 90 semester units or 135 quarter units in police science or a related field from an accredited college or university; and possession of an Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate.

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience as a Sergeant with the West Covina Police Department.

Promotional Qualifications:
For the purposes of promotional examinations for the position of Police Lieutenant, employees at the rank of Sergeant who do not meet the minimum requirements, may apply and compete in the examination process. Passing the examination process will allow for placement on the Eligibility List. However, to be considered for appointment to the position candidates must meet all of the minimum requirements described above at the time of appointment.

Physical Requirements:

This position also requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing and using a keyboard. It also requires physical abilities associated with the ability to read, write and communicate in a work environment requiring no extraordinary physical strength or other special physical qualifications.

Licenses:
Possession of a valid California Class CDriver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required.The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.