Police Lieutenant

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Under general supervision, Police Lieutenants perform responsible, supervisory, and technical police work in the direction of a major functional unit, bureau, and/or area of geographic command; to direct other important police investigative and administrative activities; and to do related work as required.

The Riverside Police Department is dedicated to promoting only those individuals who meet the highest of professional standards with a commitment to serving all members of their community with sensitivity, empathy and impartiality.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, direct, and supervise the activities of patrol, traffic and dispatch personnel on an assigned shift.

Receive complaints or reports of emergencies and determine need for police action.

Review the work of subordinates to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Correct, supervise, and participate in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records.

Provide overall technical and administrative direction to personnel on an assigned staff.

Assist in administrative responsibilities involving the Department’s budgeting, purchasing and personnel functions; conduct special studies of department functions.

Conduct training programs in the various phases of police activities.

Coordinate police activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies.

Respond to difficult citizen complaints and requests for information.

Assist in budget preparation and administration.

Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

Serve as Acting Police Captain as assigned.

may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, direct, and supervise the activities of patrol, traffic and dispatch personnel on an assigned shift. Receive complaints or reports of emergencies and determine need for police action. Review the work of subordinates to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Correct, supervise, and participate in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records. Provide overall technical and administrative direction to personnel on an assigned staff. Assist in administrative responsibilities involving the Department’s budgeting, purchasing and personnel functions; conduct special studies of department functions. Conduct training programs in the various phases of police activities. Coordinate police activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies. Respond to difficult citizen complaints and requests for information. Assist in budget preparation and administration. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Serve as Acting Police Captain as assigned.
• Receive complaints or reports of emergencies and determine need for police action. Review the work of subordinates to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Correct, supervise, and participate in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records. Provide overall technical and administrative direction to personnel on an assigned staff. Assist in administrative responsibilities involving the Department’s budgeting, purchasing and personnel functions; conduct special studies of department functions. Conduct training programs in the various phases of police activities. Coordinate police activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies. Respond to difficult citizen complaints and requests for information. Assist in budget preparation and administration. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Serve as Acting Police Captain as assigned.
• Review the work of subordinates to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Correct, supervise, and participate in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records. Provide overall technical and administrative direction to personnel on an assigned staff. Assist in administrative responsibilities involving the Department’s budgeting, purchasing and personnel functions; conduct special studies of department functions. Conduct training programs in the various phases of police activities. Coordinate police activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies. Respond to difficult citizen complaints and requests for information. Assist in budget preparation and administration. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Serve as Acting Police Captain as assigned.
• Correct, supervise, and participate in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records. Provide overall technical and administrative direction to personnel on an assigned staff. Assist in administrative responsibilities involving the Department’s budgeting, purchasing and personnel functions; conduct special studies of department functions. Conduct training programs in the various phases of police activities. Coordinate police activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies. Respond to difficult citizen complaints and requests for information. Assist in budget preparation and administration. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Serve as Acting Police Captain as assigned.
• Provide overall technical and administrative direction to personnel on an assigned staff. Assist in administrative responsibilities involving the Department’s budgeting, purchasing and personnel functions; conduct special studies of department functions. Conduct training programs in the various phases of police activities. Coordinate police activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies. Respond to difficult citizen complaints and requests for information. Assist in budget preparation and administration. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Serve as Acting Police Captain as assigned.
• Assist in administrative responsibilities involving the Department’s budgeting, purchasing and personnel functions; conduct special studies of department functions. Conduct training programs in the various phases of police activities. Coordinate police activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies. Respond to difficult citizen complaints and requests for information. Assist in budget preparation and administration. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Serve as Acting Police Captain as assigned.
• Conduct training programs in the various phases of police activities. Coordinate police activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies. Respond to difficult citizen complaints and requests for information. Assist in budget preparation and administration. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Serve as Acting Police Captain as assigned.
• Coordinate police activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies. Respond to difficult citizen complaints and requests for information. Assist in budget preparation and administration. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Serve as Acting Police Captain as assigned.
• Respond to difficult citizen complaints and requests for information. Assist in budget preparation and administration. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Serve as Acting Police Captain as assigned.
• Assist in budget preparation and administration. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Serve as Acting Police Captain as assigned.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Serve as Acting Police Captain as assigned.
• Serve as Acting Police Captain as assigned.

Recruitment Guidelines: Education: Completion of, or equivalent to, an Associate's degree (60 semester or 90 quarter units) with major work in police science, business or public administration, or a related field.

Must currently be a non-probationary sergeant with the Riverside Police Department.

Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a police sergeant and have received an overall rating of “MEETS STANDARD” or higher on the two most recent annual performance evaluation reports.

Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Basic Certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Possession of a valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Driver License.

• Possession of a valid Basic Certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Possession of a valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Driver License.
• Possession of a valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Driver License.

Applications will be screened and qualified candidates may be invited to compete in a written examination on Thursday, October 8, 2026 .

Successful candidates from the written examination will be invited to participate in an oral examination during the week of October 26 - 30, 2026 .

Scoring Parameters Written Examination - Weight 50% Oral Panel Interview - Weight 50% Total 100% The eligibility list is maintained by the City Human Resources Department and will be valid for a period of one (1) year, effective November 26, 2026.

A new application must be submitted to be considered for the current recruitment.

The City of Riverside does not reimburse candidates for any expenses incurred as a result of this recruitment.

Riverside Police Administrators' Association (RPAA) The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows: Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 3% at age 50; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 9%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense. For promotional candidates in the Safety unit, there will be no change to their current California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) benefits. Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7% at age 57; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost; refer to CalPERS page for details. Per CalPERS the employee contribution is subject to change every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense. Health/Dental Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and three dental plans and contributes up to $1,669 per month for HMO plans (family coverage). Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage. Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to twice the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000, up to a maximum amount of $700,000 plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k). Deferred Compensation -The City contributes $350 per month ($335, if enrolled in Long Term Disability) to a 457 deferred compensation plan for a minimum $50 monthly employee contribution. Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to RPAA MOU for specific details. Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation. Long Term Disability - Employees may enroll in the LTD plan through their employee association. LegalEase Plan – Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents. Critical Illness Plan – Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents. For other special compensation, including POST pay, etc. refer to the Police Management MOU . For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1 For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 3% at age 50; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 9%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense. For promotional candidates in the Safety unit, there will be no change to their current California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) benefits.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7% at age 57; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost; refer to CalPERS page for details. Per CalPERS the employee contribution is subject to change every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health/Dental Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and three dental plans and contributes up to $1,669 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to twice the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000, up to a maximum amount of $700,000 plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation -The City contributes $350 per month ($335, if enrolled in Long Term Disability) to a 457 deferred compensation plan for a minimum $50 monthly employee contribution.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to RPAA MOU for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• Long Term Disability - Employees may enroll in the LTD plan through their employee association.
• LegalEase Plan – Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Critical Illness Plan – Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• For other special compensation, including POST pay, etc. refer to the Police Management MOU .

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

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