City of Menifee

  • Police Lieutenant

  • CITY OF MENIFEE
  • Menifee, California United States View Map

Job Description

The Menifee Police Department is pleased to formally announce its Lieutenant promotional recruitment. Qualified candidates will be required to undergo a multi-faceted process prior to filling this integral position within our organization.

Essential functions and class characteristics can be found by viewing the Lieutenant Job Description, click here . Information about the examination process, minimum qualifications, and eligibility are detailed below. Questions related to the recruitment may be addressed to Captain Heriberto Gutierrez ([email protected]) or Silvano Rodriguez ([email protected]) in Human Resources.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, police science, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
  • Six (6) years (full-time equivalent) of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience as a sworn peace officer, including two years at a supervisory level.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Possession and maintenance of a valid California POST Basic Certificate.
  • Possession of a valid California POST Advanced Certificate.
  • Possession of a California POST Supervisory Certificate is desirable.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, and maintain a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must currently be employed as a Menifee Peace Officer in good standing and must have successfully completed probation by time of submittal of application.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must possess U.S. Citizenship at time of appointment.


SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applicants possessing the required qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process. All qualified applicants will be assessed on job-relevant qualifications, including possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the Lieutenant position; ability to perform essential job functions; and related education, training, and experience.

Upon completion of all examination components, candidates will be notified and placed into one of the following bands based on their overall score:
  • Highly Qualified (90.0% and above)
  • Well Qualified (80.0% to 89.9%)
  • Qualified (70.0% to 79.9%)
  • Not Qualified (69.9% and below)

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS AND DATES
  • Appraisal Interviews and written portion to take place on Thursday, Sept. 10 th
    • Written portion: write a press release based on given scenario
  • 360° Evaluation (advisory only)
    • Detailed instructions will be provided to the Department following the application closing date.
  • Chief's Selection Interview with Qualified Candidates
    • Date/Time: TBD
    • Location: Menifee PD


Please click here for Police Management Association Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Menifee

City of Menifee

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About Menifee

The City of Menifee is located in southwestern Riverside County approximately 30 miles southeast of the City of Riverside, California. The city encompasses approximately 50 square miles with an overall population of 91,902.

Interstate 215 traverses north and south through the center of Menifee, with existing community commercial areas located primarily along Newport, Bradley, and McCall Roads off of I-215.

Surrounding Communities

The City of Menifee includes the communities of: Sun City, Quail Valley, and portions of Romoland. The city is generally bordered on the north, west, and south by the cities of:

To the east and northeast, the city border sunincorporated county territory.

History of Menifee Roads

In the 1940's many of the Menifee roads that you see today were given a "family name." These names could be traced back to an early settler of Menifee who had owned a property in a specific location. The list of Menifee roads has a unique history and is a part of Menifee’s culture today.

Click Here for more history of Menifee's Roads.

Early Inhabitants

The area was originally inhabited by the Luiseno and Pechanga Indian tribes, and in the 1700s, the area fell under the rule of the Spanish empire. The area was eventually annexed into the United States from Mexico in 1850 under California's statehood.

Farming activity beginning in the mid-1800s was concentrated in the Menifee area. Mining activity began in the early 1880s with the discovery of a significant quartz lode by miner Luther Menifee Wilson. Menifee derived its name from that mining operation.

Early Development

Early development of the City of Menifee began with Sun City in the early 1960s as the concept of an active retirement community that was envisioned by Del Webb, a major building contractor from Phoenix, Arizona. Sun City is centrally located within the City of Menifee with a mix of residential and commercial activity.

The Menifee area began to grow further in 1989 with the master-planned community of Menifee Lakes and continues to be one of the fastest growing communities in California. Quail Valley is a semi-rural residential community in the northwestern section of the city, and Romoland is a residential and commercial community located in the northeastern section of the city.

Schools

Elementary and middle school education in the City of Menifeeare provided by the Menifee Union School District and the Romoland School District. High school education is provided by the Perris Union High School District. The City of Menifee is also home to Mt. San Jacinto College. The Menifee campus serves the Temecula, Murrieta, and Menifee area.

Incorporation of the City

On June 3, 2008, the residents of the communities encompassing the City of Menifee voted to incorporate Menifee into Riverside County's 26th city. The new City of Menifee was officially established on October 1, 2008. 

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