Police Lieutenant jobs in North Carolina

POLICE LIEUTENANT

General Statement of Duties

Performs difficult administrative and law enforcement work overseeing a division of the Police Department in the protection of life and property in the Town.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Employees in this class are assigned special administrative and management work. Responsibilities include supervising the patrol or Investigations division of the department; assigning staff and monitoring performance; researching and recommending departmental policies; representing the department at various functions; handling citizen concerns and issues; participating in the work of the division; performing crime analysis and prevention, and other administrative work. Work requires knowledge of law enforcement management and substantial judgment and independent initiative. Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness and decisiveness. Employees are subject to hazards in law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases or flammable liquids. Employees may be subject to on-call and call back work. Work is subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from the Police Chief and Assistant Police Chief. Work is performed under general supervision of and is evaluated through observation, discussion and review of reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks
Leads a division of the Police Department with responsibility for efficient and effective use of staff, budget, equipment and facilities; participates as part of the department leadership team with overall responsibility for departmental planning, goals setting, vision and accountability for results.

Communicates departmental vision, mission, goals and priorities to division staff; instills community policing and other strategies in staff; sets an example of leadership excellence for subordinate supervisors and staff; plans and participates in various community education and crime prevention programming.

Prepares and administers division budget; purchases supplies, uniforms, training materials, vehicles, office furniture, weapons, and other needs; participates in grant development and administration.

Researches, drafts, and recommends policies and procedures related to division supervised or to entire department.

Supervises staff engaged in a wide variety of law enforcement activities; provides technical guidance, performance coaching and evaluation; participates in the hiring process including interviews and background investigations; recommends employee promotions and salary adjustments; takes and/or recommends disciplinary actions; ensures proper training and certification of all assigned staff; approves leave and time sheets.

Oversees new employee training, in-service training and career development training; provides mentoring and career counseling; ensures staff respond with courtesy, respect and professionalism when dealing with the public; investigates public concerns.

In Patrol: coordinates assignment of staff to special functions, events and projects; prepares work schedule; purchases uniforms, radios and accoutrements; reviews body camera film; reviews and approves report.

In Investigations: reviews incident reports for case assignment and accurate and thoroughness; serves as evidence officer responsible for security, records, and proper release and destruction of evidence; oversees preparation of incident reports and records for submission to the state; serves as Terminal Agency Coordinator responsible for validations and administration of NCIC/DCI software.

Assists in formulating strategic plans for combating crime and in developing operational plans; analyzes crime and other relevant trends.

Participates in the work of the division; fills in for other staff when needed.

Prepares and reviews a wide variety of records and reports.

Additional Job Duties.

Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the police department.

Thorough knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment.

Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations concerning DCI and evidence chain of custody requirements.

Considerable knowledge of modern and effective supervisory practices of motivation, team building, leadership, communication, performance coaching and evaluation, discipline, and performance evaluation.

Knowledge of the application of information technology to modern law enforcement work (may require considerable knowledge if assigned special responsibilities in this area).

Knowledge of the organization's personnel policies, budget and purchasing procedures, and effective supervisory practices.

Working knowledge of the laws, court cases, and guidelines related to the hiring process, promotions and personnel actions.

Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics.

Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, teamwork and de-escalation.

Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.

Ability to present effective court testimony and make public presentations.

Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and activity reports.

Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the citizens, department staff, and Town officials.

Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of standing, walking, hearing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, grasping, pushing and pulling, bending, climbing, crawling, fingering, and performing repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; 20 pounds of force frequently; and 10 pounds constantly.

Must possess the visual acuity to operate a police vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places, or things in law enforcement work; and to prepare and review a variety of records and reports.

Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in criminal justice supplemented by law enforcement training and considerable supervisory experience in law enforcement: or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement
Before assignment to sworn duties, employees must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license and attain a Law Enforcement Certificate issued by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission. Prefer Intermediate Law Enforcement certification.

Possession of the appropriate certificates as required by the Town.

Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.

Sylva 2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• NC BLET Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person