Police Lieutenant

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on June 25, 2026.

The Police Lieutenant serves a key leadership role as part of a command team with primary responsibility for either operations or administration and reports directly to the Chief of Police. While each Lieutenant maintains responsibility for an assigned area, the combined Santa Fe College Police Department (SFPD) command structure is jointly accountable for ensuring the safety and security of students, faculty, staff and visitors and supporting the mission of the college. These positions oversee sworn and non-sworn personnel and ensure compliance with and enforcement of college rules as well as federal, state and local laws protecting College personnel, students, property and equipment.

The Operations Lieutenant manages the daily safety and security activities and emergency response functions of the department providing direct leadership to sergeants and officers for patrol, event coverage and special operations. The Administrative Lieutenant manages the administrative infrastructure, overseeing specialized investigations, 911 Communications Center, regulatory compliance and accreditation. While each Lieutenant has individual responsibilities, they are expected to be cross-functional as needed upon the direction of the Chief of Police and/or College leadership.

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Supervises SFPD Sergeants and other assigned personnel ensuring the effective operation of areas of responsibility and provides recommendations for employment, coaching, discipline, and evaluation of direct reports.
• Assists with scheduling overtime management and personnel accountability including review of timesheets and approval of leave requests.
• May provide front-line supervision to officers in the absence of Sergeants and/or dispatchers as needed.
• May act as the Incident Commander for major campus emergencies, disasters or critical incidents as directed.
• Liaises with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and community partners.
• Assists in annual budget preparation and management for assigned units.
• Conducts and supervises criminal investigations, including the preparation of detailed reports and documentation of evidence.
• Participates in prosecutions and assists in the preparation of cases, including testifying in court as needed.
• Promotes a safe and secure College environment through crime prevention and safety education programs using best practices and techniques.
• May periodically attend College meetings such as Senate, Student Government, and other forums.
• Maintains a knowledge and understanding of core law enforcement and higher education concepts such as FERPA, Clery, Title IX, emergency notifications, timely warnings, uniform crime reporting (UCR), etc.
• Provides service to the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Operations is responsible for the management of day-to-day safety and security activities, special events, traffic and parking, tactical threat assessment, alarms, specialized units and emergency response functions.

Key Duties Include:

• Supervises SFPD Sergeants responsible for the direct leadership and management of sworn and non-sworn personnel, including oversight of shift management and deployment of officers across shifts to ensure sufficient coverage for patrol functions, events and at all college locations.
• Coordinates the law enforcement response to emergencies and assists with tactical threat assessment and incident planning.
• Manages traffic and parking enforcement operations and related safety initiatives.
• Oversees the Field Training and Evaluation Program to ensure they meet departmental and state standards and maintain expected performance levels.
• Responsible for ensuring that police reports and police related documents filed by PD personnel are accurate, complete, and compliant with regulations.
• Oversees specialized operational functions, including alarm systems and related campus safety and security operations.
• Coordinates law enforcement and security logistics for special events, including graduations, athletic games, and VIP visits.
• Practices community policing through the development and implementation of proactive, problem-oriented policing strategies to address quality-of-life issues on campus.

Reports to: Chief of Police

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: An associate degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, business administration, organizational management, and/or a related degree with five (5) years of sworn law enforcement experience, or a combination of education and experience equal to seven (7) years is required. Prior supervisory experience is required.

Additional Requirements: Successfully pass the background investigation, physical examination, drug testing, and polygraph. Must have a valid Florida Driver's license and be authorized to drive for the college. Completion of a state certified Police Academy and passing score on the State Law Enforcement exam. FDLE certification, Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training certification, or other relevant training. Must maintain mobility, physical strength, and stamina to ensure the ability to see, hear, stand, bend, lift, carry, walk, or run is upheld.