Police Lieutenant

Summary

Police Lieutenant

The purpose of the Police Lieutenant is to exercise general police power within a specific jurisdiction in order to perform law enforcement, crime prevention, security, and related public safety functions while maintaining department standards in community outreach efforts. The position leads and directs staff and exercises supervisory responsibility over police officers and first line supervisors. The job is considered Essential/Designated personnel and will be required to work a variety of schedules in a 24-hour, 7 day a week configuration which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and during and following natural disasters and emergency situations. The Lieutenant position also provides training to others to meet competency and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities include managing administrative and operational functions of assigned organizational unit, providing leadership and direction to assigned unit, conducting patrols, enforcing laws, and ensuring quality delivery of law enforcement services. The position also requires practicing personal accountability and following code of conduct, laws, policies, and procedures and being in compliance with training and certification required of position. Assists in management of the department and may be assigned or rotated to various units and shifts based on department need and training/qualifications.

Required qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent, progressive and substantive experience as a law enforcement officer, demonstrated supervisory experience, considerable experience working with the public and/or customer service experience, active General Instructor and/or Field Training Officer certification, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Law Enforcement Officer certification, and knowledge of complex law enforcement operations and technical tasks, among other things. Preferred qualifications include bachelor's degree in related field, prior security, public safety, or military experience, advanced experience as a trainer/instructor, and exceptional public speaking skills and abilities.

Job Description

Police Lieutenant

The purpose of the Police Lieutenant is to exercise general police power within a specific jurisdiction in order to perform law enforcement, crime prevention, security, and related public safety functions while maintaining department standards in community outreach efforts. The position leads and directs staff and exercises supervisory responsibility over police officers and first line supervisors. The job is considered Essential/Designated personnel and will be required to work a variety of schedules in a 24-hour, 7 day a week configuration which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and during and following natural disasters and emergency situations. The Lieutenant position also provides training to others to meet competency and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities include managing administrative and operational functions of assigned organizational unit, providing leadership and direction to assigned unit, conducting patrols, enforcing laws, and ensuring quality delivery of law enforcement services. The position also requires practicing personal accountability and following code of conduct, laws, policies, and procedures and being in compliance with training and certification required of position. Assists in management of the department and may be assigned or rotated to various units and shifts based on department need and training/qualifications.

Required qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent, progressive and substantive experience as a law enforcement officer, demonstrated supervisory experience, considerable experience working with the public and/or customer service experience, active General Instructor and/or Field Training Officer certification, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Law Enforcement Officer certification, and knowledge of complex law enforcement operations and technical tasks, among other things. Preferred qualifications include bachelor's degree in related field, prior security, public safety, or military experience, advanced experience as a trainer/instructor, and exceptional public speaking skills and abilities.