Police Lieutenant

Under general direction, to plan, organize, direct, and review the work of the Field Services or the Administrative Services Division of the Police Department; to provide supervision and training for assigned staff; to perform a broad range of complex law enforcement and crime prevention work including patrol, investigations, and special assignments; to assume command of the Police Department in the absence of the Police Chief;

to carry out special assignments in law enforcement and crime prevention; and to do related work as required. Serves as Disaster Service Worker. FLSA Status:
Exempt. Bargaining Group:
Mid-Management Unit.

This is a second level supervisory classification for the performance of professional law enforcement work. Incumbents supervise an assigned Division of the Police Department and ensure that law enforcement services are delivered to the public through both community-based policing and traditional policing programs. In addition, they are expected to perform complex professional law enforcement work. They may be "on-call" to respond to special law enforcement emergencies.

This class is distinguished from Police Sergeant by exercising a broader scope of management and supervisory responsibilities.

Police Chief or as assigned.

May supervise Police Sergeant, Police Corporal, Police Officer, Police Detective, Police Clerk I/II, Community Services Officer, Code Enforcement Officer, Code Enforcement Manager, Public Safety Dispatcher Supervisor, Public Safety Dispatcher, Public Safety Dispatcher Trainee, Police Volunteers, Reserve Police Officers, Police Explorers, support staff, and other classifications as assigned.

Supervises the operations of the Police Department. Plans, organizes, manages, and supervises the operations of the Police Department; provides supervision, training, and work evaluation for assigned staff; identifies and determines the priority of law enforcement problems in the community, analyzing a variety of information and recommending solutions; performs a variety of specialized law enforcement administrative work related to the functions and services of the Police Department;

establishes community, business, and neighborhood groups to interact with the department; assists with the development of department goals, objectives, and priorities; reviews the work of staff, ensuring adherence to department standards and policies; prepares recommendations regarding service and program development; performs a variety of complex professional law enforcement work; reviews and resolves complaints regarding personnel; assumes responsibility for major investigations;

directs and oversees the development of records and reports; reviews reports prepared by staff; provides consultation and guidance on law enforcement problems; assists in the preparation, maintenance, and administration of the Department’s budget; promotes crime prevention, drug awareness, and other preventive programs; coordinates activities with other City departments; completes special projects; and responds to questions and inquiries from the public, community organizations, and other government agencies.

May be required to attend night and weekend meetings. Performs essential functions while emphasizing community-based policing, familiarization between law enforcement and community residents, and collaborative problem solving, and while de-emphasizing the paramilitary aspects of the job.

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; climb stairs and ladders; walk on sloped, slippery, and/or uneven surfaces; ability to stoop, kneel, and bend over; sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 100 lbs., with assistance; crawl through various areas on hands and knees; physical ability to sustain extra physical effort for a substantial period of time and restrain prisoners;

corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, radio, and FAX.

Work is performed in an office and outdoor environments; work is performed in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions; unusual exposure to life threatening situations; continuous contact with other staff and the public.

• Modern law enforcement methods, practices, and procedures including patrol, crime prevention,…