QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:
Experience and/or Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field. Must currently be a Lieutenant, Commander, Captain or above; and have at least two (2) years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience comparable to that of a Police Lieutenant in the City of Alhambra. Possession of a State of California P.O.S.T. Management Certificate or must obtain such within one (1) year of appointment. Master's degree is preferred. Knowledge of: Extensive knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices and techniques; causes, prevention and control of delinquency; traffic enforcement and education; rules of evidence; rights of citizens and prisoners; law pertaining to search, seizure and arrest; court procedures; public relations techniques; interagency communication/assistance techniques and practices. Thorough knowledge of municipal organization and administration; principles and practices of police administration; patrol methods, criminal investigation and identification techniques; physical layout and composition of the City, including special law enforcement problems and/or news. Considerable knowledge of administrative procedures and techniques; Vehicle and Penal Codes; City personnel administration policies and procedures; principles of supervision; investigative techniques. Ability to: Develop and implement comprehensive plans to satisfy department service needs; interpret and explain laws, regulations and rules, as well as City and departmental policy and procedures; effectively supervise, train and evaluate subordinate staff (sworn and non-sworn); think clearly and act effectively in emergency situations, exercising restraint and good judgment; maintain appropriate flow of communication and chain of command; identify and inform superiors of sensitive issue/situations; meet the public in situations requiring diplomacy and tact; safe use and care of firearms and other equipment; analyze statistics and prepare and present clear, concise and comprehensive reports; communicates effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with subordinates, other City employees, other law enforcement agencies and the public; prepare and administer departmental budget and fiscal controls; and effectively represent the Department.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of and ability to maintain the appropriate valid California Driver's License.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must apply online and attach their Bachelor's or Master's diploma and P.O.S.T. Management certificate (if any).

Applications will be screened for qualifications and appropriate background. Only the most qualified will be invited to participate in the examination process. Successful candidates must achieve a minimum passing score in each of the test components. The selection process includes a written assignment, an oral board and an assessment examination. Applicants will be notified by email as to the test date, time, and location of the examination.

Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment physical and may be required to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination as part of the Selection Process. Candidates who do not pass will be disqualified and removed from the eligibility list.

ACCOMMODATION:
Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days prior to the examination date.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.