Police Lieutenant

Under the general direction of a superior police officer, performs supervisory, managerial and technical work during each tour of duty in assigned area and/or task; does related work as required.

• Performs related duties as required.
• Directs the overall activities of a squad or specialized section with responsibility for the effective implementation of all operations.
• Supervises police officers or other assigned personnel.
• Assigns and deploys personnel and equipment to provide maximum service and productivity.
• Advises subordinates on new or difficult situations.
• Ensures the effective and efficient use of personnel and resources to accomplish the mission, goals and objectives of the Department.
• Ensures personnel perform duties properly. Investigates and documents serious violations of Department policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ensures personnel adhere to Department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Assumes command of crime or major accident scenes or incidents involving police personnel, directing investigative activities as required.
• Promotes and maintains effective relations with the community, media, and public officials. Meets with and confers with community members to discuss public safety issues.
• Ensures all required records and reports of personnel are submitted accurately, completely, clearly and promptly.
• Conducts continual appraisal of squad operations and recommends or institutes corrective action as warranted.
• Directs continuing in-service training and career development of personnel.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and in the operation of motor vehicles.

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Thorough knowledge of the management of police operations and administration, such as community policing.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws;
  City ordinances; and court decisions.
• Thorough knowledge of contemporary investigative procedures, practices and techniques.
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise and direct a large number of personnel.
• Thorough knowledge of Department rules, regulations and policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with police personnel and the public.
• Ability to behave in a positive and fair manner in order to gain and maintain the confidence, support, cooperation and satisfaction of the community.
• Ability to analyze situations or information and make proper judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Sufficient strength, endurance and agility to perform duties of the class.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and in the operation of motor vehicles.

* This position is open only to permanent full-time employees of the Stamford Police Department, who meet the qualifications stated below.

A Sergeant must have served a minimum of two (2) years as a Sergeant as of the date of the test for Lieutenant in order to qualify to take such test.

There will be a written examination weighted 30% (See below reading list) and an assessment center weighted 70%.

Written – Saturday, October 24, 2026;
Assessment Center – Sunday, October 25, 2026

• 1. Extreme Ownership:
  How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
  Authors:
  Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
  ISBN-13:
  ISBN-10:
  Publisher:
  St. Martin's Press
  Publication Date:
  November 21, 2017
• 2. Management and Supervision in Law Enforcement, 7th Edition
  Authors: Kären M. Hess, Christine Hess Orthmann, Shaun
  
  E. La Due
  ISBN-13:
  ISBN-10:
  Publisher:
  Cengage Learning
  Publication Date:
  January 1, 2015
• 3. Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers Field Manual (The Original Red Book) current Edition
  Chapters I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII *(CRIMES SECTION is EXCLUDED)*
• 4. Stamford Police General Orders (Appendix
  
  A) Located In Powerdms
• 5. Appendix A
  * General Orders Located in Powerdms
• 6. Stamford Police Department General Orders:

• 1.01 Law Enforcement Function
• 1.02 Limits of Authority
• 1.03 Written Policy System
• 1.04 Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid
• 1.05 Harassment and Discrimination
• 1.06 Investigatory Stops
• 1.07…