Police Lieutenant supervises a team of police sergeants and other law enforcement support staff. Responsible for officer assignments, patrol operations, and investigations. Being a Police Lieutenant prepares and reviews reports. Ensures all policies and procedures are followed. Additionally, Police Lieutenant coordinates in-service training, staff performance evaluation and development. Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or closely related field. Typically reports to a chief of police or police captain. The Police Lieutenant typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Police Lieutenant typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Performs responsible supervisory law enforcement work in directing the activities of a shift within the Police Department.
Employees in this class direct the activities associated with a shift within the department. Administrative assignments include developing equipment and supply requests and providing input on policy-related matters.
Supervisory responsibilities include managing the daily work activities of the shift including work assignment and staffing decisions;
conducting meetings to include discussions on shift activities; reviewing law enforcement reports; and providing technical direction on matters related to the law enforcement work and legal paper processing, performance counseling, motivation, evaluation, training, and discipline when necessary.
Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and State and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers.
The employees are subject to hazards associated with law enforcement including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as atmospheric conditions, noise, vibration, and physical conditions.
Employees are also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through observation and review of reports.
ensures proper staffing levels including scheduling leave, training, and finding replacements for sick staff members, etc.
provides mentoring for Sergeants.
Supervises and participates in investigations which occur on a shift; determines when to call Detective; determines assignments and determines the appropriate response to the variety of calls;
provides technical advice on how to respond in certain situations; reviews all reports and records and signs off; ensures efficiency and effectiveness of patrol activities.
making arrest; arrests offenders; identifies, collects, and preserves physical evidence; and prepares written reports of patrol activities.
Reviews incident and other reports completed during the work of the unit; prepares related paperwork related to case management;
prepares documents for district attorney and presentations to court.
Last updated : 2024-03-27
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