Lieutenant​/Accountability Officer @ Police Dept​/Child Safety

Position: Lieutenant/Accountability Officer @ Police Dept. / Child Safety

Lieutenant/Accountability Officer @ Police Dept. / Child Safety Primary Purpose

Specializes in problem solving and is considered the “mediator” for any organization within the school district. Conducts research and interprets, plans, develops and implements strategies for organizational development. Acts as the liaison or agent among managers, supervisors and employees in an official environment.

Qualifications Education/Certification

• College degree from an accredited college or university, preferred
• Master Peace Officer Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Broad experience in field operations and administration and have demonstrated modern management skills and abilities
• Strong customer service philosophy as a means of fostering a balanced and sustainable community
• Strong communications skills and a positive team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to speak and write English clearly and concisely
• Skilled public speaker and able to interact with employees and citizens at all levels
• Willingly accept any and all other duties assigned

Experience

• Five (5) or more consecutive years of experience preferred as a full time licensed police officer

Major Responsibilities and Duties Department Management

• Evaluate and analyze the accomplishments of department’s goals and objectives.
• Conduct research and quantify programs.
• Anticipate problems and have proactive thinking to prevent overreactions.

Law Enforcement

• Respond as a leader in situations requiring use of sound judgment and decisive actions.
• Perform duties efficiently with a minimum of supervision.
• Conduct external investigations and reports of misconduct on officers under your supervision and make recommendations for any actions as necessary.
• Interact with outside agencies as well as district personnel in a supervisory capacity so as to ensure an environment as enumerated in the Departments Mission Statement.
• Respond to calls for service as requested.
• Collect evidence as necessary supporting any investigations.
• Patrol and check all district facilities when needed.
• Enforce all city, state, and federal laws and apprehend offenders.
• File appropriate criminal charges as applicable.
• Investigate motor vehicle, bus and other accidents when needed.
• Assist with after hour events as needed.
• Assist other police agencies concerning criminal investigations when requested.
• Stop and identify suspicious persons and/or vehicles on district property.
• Take such actions within the guidelines set forth in the Police Department Policy and Procedures Manual as the police officer deems reasonably necessary to fulfill the objectives as set forth in the Procedures Manual.
• Write effective legal incident reports and testify in court as needed.
• Be aware of recent court rulings pertaining to police activity and ensure compliance of district police officers.

Safety

• Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time as needed
• Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Personnel Management

• Assure that subordinate employees have a clear sense of what is expected and participate in open two-way communication.
• Develop skills of others and fairly evaluate the effectiveness of subordinates and the organization.
• Supervise and evaluate all police officers and civilian employees for job performance, appearance, human relations interactions and timely response to calls for service.
• Oversee district extra duty events, shift scheduling for officers and coordinating requests for time off.
• Set priorities, coordinate and schedule tasks or events in a logical manner to maximize staff and material resources and increase efficiency.
• Act on police department personnel issues on an emergency basis in the absence of the Chief of Police or the Captain.

Administration

• Assist with coordination of vehicles and equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Assist with maintaining property room for storage of weapons, contraband, and other items confiscated on district property.
• Speak in a clear and understandable manner so that listeners will grasp the message being delivered.
• Keep up-to-date on knowledge and training in…