Lieutenant

* Supervises all police personnel assigned to the watch.
* Serves as the Incident Commander at scenes while on duty unless relieved by higher ranking personnel.
* Identifies public safety problems and develops solutions with the scope of responsibilities and effectively implements them.
* Conducts and oversees audits and inspections of internal operational processes within all units of responsibility to insure policies and procedures are applied consistently, and assures compliance with regulatory entities such as CALEA, Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards (ILETS), and both the Illinois and United States Department of Education.
* Prepares and conducts performance evaluations.
* Verifies and approves daily worksheets.
* Conducts daily roll calls at the beginning of each shift to include inspections and subsequent documentation of compliance/non-compliance, special announcements, training, and other relevant information related to criminal activity and crime trends.
* Reviews and approves all incident reports, accident reports and any other such reports submitted by sergeants, ensuring accuracy of all information including case number, report number, crime log reportable incidents and classification.
* Makes recommendation to management on disciplinary actions as warranted.
* Prepares and submits reports/data/records for local and/or state compliance.
* Leads the execution of police services and strategies that are reflective of 21st Century Policing guidance.
* Leads and implements accountability measures to ensure that police services are delivered fairly and impartially.
* Responsible for police activities and management of personnel, equipment, and field emergencies on an assigned shift; or in a special investigative or intelligence section.
* Performs routine uniform inspections and equipment.
* Implements crime prevention practices, in addition to listening to the officer’s feedback and recommendations.
* Remains in frequent contact with members of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to exchange information, provides any assistance, and requests assistance as necessary.
* Provides notifications to appropriate personnel in a timely manner in accordance with policies and procedures.
* Develops tactical plans of action and instructs officers and sergeants on the methods to be followed.
* Supervises the work of police sergeants, police officers, and/or civilian employees.
* Utilizes data to inform and create crime mitigation strategies, identifies crime trends, and enhances community collaboration.
* Communicates with the general public, coworkers, subordinates, or others in order to provide direction and training.
* Reviews and explains departmental policies and procedures.
* Gathers and disseminates information.
* Serves as a liaison between the police department, University and community key stakeholders, and outside law enforcement agencies.
* Gathers information for investigations and monitors subordinates’ activities.
* Monitors calls and subordinates’ activities.
* Determines medical emergency status and determines the seriousness of incidents.
* Observes, inspects, and monitors vehicles, traffic signals, people’s behavior, suspicious activity, traffic and weather conditions, and subordinates’ conduct and appearance to determine compliance with applicable laws and departmental policies and standards.
* Makes decisions regarding the need, legality, and liability of pursuits and arrests.
* Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel, which may include police sergeants and sworn officers, and supports personnel performing police work or support functions according to performance standards and departmental procedures and policies.
* Monitors and observes actions in the field.
* Prioritizes administrative responsibilities assigned.
* Analyzes data found in police reports/investigations, statistics, surveys, etc., in order to make recommendations in a written report format to management regarding crime trends, disciplinary actions, police procedures/policies, and long-range goals and objectives.
* Provides coverage in the field on a schedule that provides maximum coverage during…