Patrol Lieutenant

DEFINITION

The purpose of this position is to assist the Police Chief in the planning, directing, managing, and supervising of the activities and operations of the Police Department including project management, support, and technical services, field operations, training, special programs, and criminal investigations; and to assist with the coordination of assigned activities with other city departments and outside agencies.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Reports to the Police Chief.  Exercises supervision over the Patrol Sergeants.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Important responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:

 General Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:  

1. Coordinates yearly inventory to ensure accuracy of inventory. 
2. Coordinates, supervises, and submits annual policy and procedure review. 
3. Reviews and addresses personnel matters.
4. Assists with the preparation of the annual departmental budget through identification of equipment, fleet, personnel, and operating expenses; reviews personnel work hours before payroll submission; approves operating expenditures; monitors budget maintenance.  
5. Reviews all cases.
6. Oversees annual POST training requirements, biannual firearms qualifications training, and quarterly policy and procedures training for all officers in the department.
7. Responds to citizen requests for reports and surveys and/or statistics.
8. Responds to and resolves citizen complaints.
9. Represents the Police Department to other city departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends Police Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues; acts as a liaison between the Police Department and the emergency services area.
10. Plans directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level managers the Police Department’s work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.
11. Coordinates Police Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; prepares and presents staff reports; conducts regular staff meetings.
12. Confers with citizens and city officials on law enforcement problems; assists in the development of innovative municipal law enforcement policies.
13. Ensures responsive, appropriate service delivery by conferring with civic, professional, service, fraternal, and other community groups; maintains effective working relationships with county and city law enforcement officials.
14. Supervises and participates in Department purchasing.
15. Supervises Fleet maintenance 
16. Conducts periodic inventory to ensure accuracy of inventory.
17. Maintains records of uniform issuance to each officer. 
18. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement.
19. Participates in the annual policy and procedure review.
20. Performs building maintenance and makes minor repairs.
21. Performs law enforcement duties when necessary.
22. Assists in the preparation of grants.
23. Serves as Professional Standards Officer conducting, directing, and investigating as directed by the Chief of Police allegations of police misconduct, officer violation of law, and policy violations.
24. Performs other duties as assigned.

 Knowledge of:

1. Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement program.
2. Technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement including patrol, traffic control, records management, and the care and custody of persons and property.
3. Use of firearms and other police equipment.
4. Offensive and defensive weapons and nomenclature theory.
5. Self-defense tactics.
6. Procedures and techniques of emergency services and disaster control.
7. First aid principles, practices, and techniques.
8. Interviewing and interrogation techniques.
9. Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
10. Principles and practices of program development and administration.
11. Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
12. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
13. Departmental rules and regulations.
14. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment background investigation and physical.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment substance abuse testing.
• Will be subject to random substance abuse testing.
• Subject to emergency call-in.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, or holidays.

Education and/or Experience                                             

High school diploma or equivalent required. Nine or more years of progressively higher rank in a federal, state, or municipal law enforcement agency. Missouri POST General Instructor Certification.

Language Skills                                            

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

Ability to:

• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the police department.
• Plan, organize direct, coach, and coordinate the work of supervisory personnel.
• Delegate authority and responsibility.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Identify and respond to community issues, concerns, and needs.
• Develop, implement, and administer strategic goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient law enforcement services.
• Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively deal with personal danger, which may include exposure to:
  • Hazardous chemicals and materials
  • Dangerous firearms
  • Intense heat
  • Electrical hazards
  • Dangerous animals
  • Armed and dangerous persons
  • Communicable diseases
  • Hazards of emergency driving
  • Emotional and criminal persons
  • Hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic

Reasoning Ability                                                     

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions.  
• Exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under dangerous circumstances.
• Coordinate multiple and complex goals simultaneously.
• Making observations.
• Evaluating various alternatives and choosing an appropriate course of action
• Communicating with others.
• Operating assigned equipment.
• Make decisions on procedural and technical levels involving work of all subordinates.
• Demonstrate excellent work ethic and integrity.

Physical Demands 

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned responsibilities and duties which may include the following:
• Running, walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Running, walking, crouching, or crawling during emergency operations.
• Moving equipment and injured/deceased persons.
• Climbing stairs/ladders.
• Performing lifesaving and rescue procedures.

Work Environment 

• Office/field environment; may be exposed to extreme weather, dust or pollen, toxic fumes, chemicals or smoke, contagious diseases, bodily fluids, electrical or mechanical hazards, and extreme noise. May have poor ventilation. May be exposed to emergency and disaster situations; may work in stressful situations.
• Ability to effectively deal with personal danger, which may include exposure to:
  • Hazardous chemicals and materials
  • Dangerous firearms
  • Intense heat
  • Electrical hazards
  • Dangerous animals
  • Armed and dangerous persons
  • Communicable diseases
  • Hazards of emergency driving
  • Emotional and criminal persons
  • Hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic.

Tools and Equipment

Departmental equipment and tools necessary to perform the functions of the positions include  computers, vehicles, hazardous material protective gear, chemical developers, biological fluid collection equipment, measuring devices, recording devices, telephones, clipboards, camera, flashlights, handgun, shotgun, baton, paint, rope, evidence markers.

Training: 

• Continually participate in additional training related to job as requested by supervisor.
• Ability to apply new techniques of staff training, knowledge of human behavior and behavior modification.

How to Apply

Visit neoshomo.gov/jobs  to apply online or download an application. Applications may be submitted online or returned to Neosho City Hall located at 203 E. Main St. Neosho, MO 64850. Only individuals who submit an employment application will be considered for the position. If you have questions or need assistance, call Human Resources at City Hall: 417-451-8050.

CITY OF NEOSHO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / Affirmative Action / ADA