POLICE LIEUTENANT presso City of West Covina, CA

About the Department

New Salary may not reflect on Website, please see new salary effective 8/19/25:
Step 1 : $16,384 
Step 2: $17,477
Step 3: $18,669

Application Directions
This recruitment is a promotional opportunity. Only employees who holds the position of Police Sergeant at the City of West Covina are eligible to apply and be considered for this promotional opportunity. Interested candidates must submit a completed online application and attach the following: a comprehensive resume, college transcripts or degree verifying college unit requirement. It is also recommended that applicants submit copies of relevant and supporting professional certifications for the position.  Incomplete, incoherent, and/or poorly constructed 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.

• 08/27/25 - 09/02/25 Application period 
• 9/17/25 - Staff Review -Weighted at 20%
• 01/01/25 - Oral Board Interviews (Inside/Outside weighted at 40% each)
• TBD- Chief's Selection Interview

The following book and article will be used for questions on the interview panel:

1. Article: Garvin, David A. "Building a Learning Organization." Harvard Business Review 71, no. 4 (July–August 1993): 78–91.
2. Book: Challenging the Law Enforcement Organization: Proactive Leadership Strategies (Updated Edition, October 1, 2022) | Author Dr. Jack E. Enter, Ph.D.

FLSA: Non-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.

Position Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Knowledge and 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:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and satisfactory completion of 90 college semester units in coursework related to police science or similar field; and possession of an Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate. 

Experience:
Two years of experience at the rank of Sergeant.

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 C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required.

Other Qualifications

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.

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