Police Lieutenant

Police Lieutenant

The purpose of the Police Lieutenant is to exercise general police power within a specific jurisdiction in order to perform law enforcement, crime prevention, security, and related public safety functions while maintaining department standards in community outreach efforts. The position leads and directs staff and exercises supervisory responsibility over police officers and first line supervisors. The job is considered Essential/Designated personnel and will be required to work a variety of schedules in a 24-hour, 7 day a week configuration which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and during and following natural disasters and emergency situations. The Lieutenant position also provides training to others to meet competency and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities include managing administrative and operational functions of assigned organizational unit, providing leadership and direction to assigned unit, conducting patrols, enforcing laws, and investigating crimes and traffic crashes. The position also ensures quality delivery of law enforcement services and provides assistance to community members. Practices personal accountability and follows code of conduct, laws, policies, and procedures and is in compliance with training and certification required of position.

Required qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent, progressive and substantive experience as a Law Enforcement Officer, demonstrated supervisory experience, considerable experience working with the public, active General Instructor and/or Field Training Officer certification, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Law Enforcement Officer certification, and other specified certifications and qualifications. Preferred qualifications include bachelor's degree in related field, prior security, public safety, or military experience, advanced experience as a trainer/instructor, and exceptional public speaking skills and abilities.