Police Lieutenant

Salary $72.50 - $80.29/hour; $12,566.67 - $13,916.93/month; $ - $/year

An employee in this class is responsible for serving as principal assistant to a shift or subdivision commander and participating in managing and directing the operation of a major subdivision of the municipal police department. Work is of more than average difficulty and involves acting as field commander or supervisor and exercising direct managerial control over a specialized police operation or administration function.

Under direction, the employee is required to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in assisting in administering the policies and program objectives of the unit. At times, the employee is required to perform work of a hazardous nature and to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Work is reviewed through observation, oral and written reports and results obtained.

Acts as field commander or supervisor and participates in administering, managing and directing law enforcement activities of a specialized nature; supervises and conducts roll call, information dissemination and shift changeover procedures; conducts personnel and equipment inspections; supervises and provides assistance in the investigation of serious crimes and accidents, as necessary; reviews and edits documentation submitted by subordinate personnel for accuracy and completeness and to determine whether probable cause exists for arrest.

Performs and oversees performance of employee evaluations; advises subordinate employees in the application and interpretation of rules, regulations, policies, standard operating procedures and general orders of the department; assists in the training and career development of subordinate personnel; reviews and approves employee requests for overtime credit, vacation and compensatory leave time; ascertains that necessary personnel are assigned to problems; makes tactical plans and recommends solutions to problems encountered by subordinates;

originates or reviews disciplinary actions and makes recommendations commensurate with offenses committed.

Maintains records and prepares reports as required.

Directs the operation in the absence or upon the request of a superior officer.

Performs related work as required.

• Considerable knowledge of: approved principles, practices and procedures of law enforcement work; civil and criminal laws and municipal ordinances; the rules of evidence; police department operating rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of: administrative management methods, principles and practices, as well as methods of organization and operation.
• Ability to: analyze complex police problems and situations, and to adapt quick, effective courses of action with regard to surrounding circumstances; deal courteously and firmly with the public and to maintain good public relations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with trainees, other officers, supervisors, officials and the general public; train and supervise subordinate personnel; prepare and present reports both orally and in writing.
• Skill in: the use and care of firearms and other police equipment.

• Be a current Police Sergeant with the City of Tampa
• Note:
  
  Rank must be obtained by closing date of, (
  April 13th, 2026 @ 4pm
  ).

• Tampa Police Department Operations Manual and Rules and Regulations – Latest editions and updates through November 15, 2025.
• Challenging the Law Enforcement Organization – Proactive Leadership Strategies (by Jack
  
  E. Enter, PH.D – Updated Edition October 2022) ISBN--0-5.
• Police Lieutenants Bargaining Unit – Tampa Benevolent Association, Inc (October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028)

· Education-up to 10 points (must be submitted prior to Final date to receive applications)

· Seniority-up to 20 points

The written test will be a combination of 100 multiple choice questions.
Candidates must attain a minimum passing score of 70% on the written test.
Employees who earn a passing score on the written test, will be granted education and seniority points…