Salary : $92,476.80 Annually
Location : Sitka, AK
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202400018
Department : Police
Opening Date : 12 / 04 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Exempt
Thank you for considering employment with the City and Borough of Sitka. The following information is provided to give potential applicants awareness regarding the job.
Primary Purpose of Job & Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Primary Purpose of Job
The primary purpose of this position is to manage law enforcement activities and administrative tasks related to the daily operations assigned by the Police Chief and designated either as Operations or Support and supervise all employees assigned to positions in each division. The Police Lieutenant rank is the second highest rank in the Police Department and may assume the duties of the Police Chief when absent.
Police Lieutenant Operations is responsible for the direct supervision of Police Sergeants and general supervision of Police Officers to ensure the efficient delivery of quality and safe law enforcement services in the field.
Police Lieutenant Support is responsible for the direct supervision of all non-sworn personnel, which includes the Animal Control Officer, Multi-Services Officer, Jail Officers, and Public Safety Dispatchers.
Under the direct supervision of the Police Chief, a Lieutenant exercises independent judgment and discretion in leadership of their assigned divisions within the chain of command but consistent with federal, state, and local laws, department policies and procedures.
A Lieutenant is a management employee and assists and acts in a confidential capacity to the Municipal Administrator, Assembly, Municipal Attorney, and other department heads who formulates, determines, or effectuates management policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages operations and directs day-to-day activities of either Operations and Support divisions, or acts as back up for the other Lieutenant in their absence
- Develop and assign work schedules for staff and maintain adequate staffing levels to assure effective and efficient law enforcement services to the community
- Evaluates work performance of both direct reports and staff assigned to their division, coaches, addresses performance problems, and recommends disciplinary action to the Police Chief
- Investigates both internal and external complaints against personnel
- Assists in assessing and planning for department training needs, draft training, and oversee implementation of new or regularly scheduled department training
- Review police reports, status and disposition of major cases; advise the Police Chief of problems, significant developments in major cases, and potential politically sensitive issues.
- Respond to emergency situations and crime scenes involving personnel and assumes command
- Conducts interviews of sworn and civilian personnel for criminal investigations or professional standards inquiries and prepares reports
- Ensure administrative and criminal investigations are conducted appropriately by assigned staff
- Assists with budget preparation
- Reviews for accuracy and approves timecards for submission to payroll
- Develops, drafts, and submits for final approval various contracts, bids, and grants relevant to efficient department-wide operations.
- Manages grants and contracts
- Assist the Police Chief in formulating and recommends changes to SPD goals, objectives, policies and procedures, and other department directives, implements any approved changes or new programs, and ensures compliance
- Oversees the department vehicle fleet including maintenance as well as purchase of replacement and new vehicles and ensures all vehicle documents and records are current and in order
- Oversees the operation of the police facility
- Oversees the operations, programs, and data bases for SPD's computer system
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of :
Principles, practices, and procedures of police work performed in a department with a community policing philosophyFederal, state, or local public safety laws, ordinances, and up-to-date case lawOperating Procedures Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, and other department directives to ensure operational complianceCourt procedures, rules of evidence, and report-writing techniquesSupervision and management principlesPolicies and procedures for conducting criminal investigations, including interviewing techniques and proceduresPolice equipment, firearms, and vehicles and their proper use in law enforcementFirst aid and CPRDepending on designated division, a Lieutenant must have knowledge of and understand the assigned duties and responsibilities of the employees who work in the designated division as well as their functions, policies, and procedures :
Police OfficersDispatchJail OperationsMulti-Service OfficerAnimal Control OfficerSkills in :
Operating a personal computer and Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and any specialized software for public safety operationPerforming computer entry duties with speed, efficiency, and accuracyOperating a variety of tools and equipment specific to law enforcement duties to include a police radio, baton, handcuffs, handgun, various firearms and other weaponsDe-escalating conflict when dealing with difficult individuals who are sometimes physically or verbally threateningMulti-tasking with a strong attention to detailOrganizing workload and documentsLeading, supervising, and motivating othersWorking with the media and maintaining public relationsEvaluating staff performance and operationsPreparing detailed, clear, and accurate reports, policies and procedures, and personnel actionsProblem solving to deal with a variety of community and staff needs and issuesAbility to :
Recognize and maintain confidential informationInteract tactfully, firmly, and courteously with the public to obtain information through effective interviews and interrogationWork under extremely stressful situations which result from responding to emergency situations, including the responsibility for remaining calm and carrying out all duties with the recognition of the threat to life and propertyWork within a command structure requiring strict adherence to the following of ordersDealing with a variety of people calmly and professionally in a customer service situation, including times when the situation may be stressfulUse good judgment within the department's OPM requirements and other department directivesMake decisions, sometimes quickly, as to the best course of action for responding to emergency situationsDemonstrate proper use of applicable weapons, proper patrol and investigative proceduresInterpret, analyze, and apply laws, ordinances, and case lawCommunicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical languageUnderstand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructionsUse logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructionsPerform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlinesQuickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledgeMinimum Qualifications & Other Job Requirements / Expectations
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age, some college credits or graduation from the FBI Academy, Southern Police Institute, or equivalent, preferred; andUnited States citizen at time of appointment; andHigh school diploma or GED; andSeven years of law enforcement experience with SPD or another law enforcement agency experience with SPD or within Alaska preferred; andThree years of experience at or above the rank of Police Sergeant with SPD or in a sworn supervisory level position elsewhere, Alaska preferred; orAny equivalent combination of experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the workPossession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, an advanced certificate from the APSC or an equivalent certificate from another state which meets the training standards required by the APSCOther Job Requirements or Expectations
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid driver's license issued by the State of AlaskaWill be required to pass a background check and drug screenMust wear uniform within specified standardsEmployees will be required to work different shifts, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and be on-call for 24 hours when necessaryIf Lateral Hire :If law enforcement experience is not within Alaska, will be expected to attend and complete the Department of Public Safety Lateral Police Academy within 12 months of hireWorking Conditions & Physical Requirements
Working Conditions :
Works indoors about 90% of the timeWorks in vehicle on patrol and outdoors on foot, often in inclement weather, about 10% of the timeMay work in situations in which there are dangerous or deadly weapons or deadly physical forceMay work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious placesMay be exposed to various hazards such as blood, other bodily fluids / products, communicable diseases, grease or oil, a variety of fumes or airborne particles, extreme temperatures, solvents or chemicals, electrical hazards, and vehicular traffic and smokeSpecific Physical Requirements :
Daily wears a uniform which requires carrying an equipment belt weighing up to 30 poundsVisual acuity required to :o See both near and far acuity to operate vehicles and equipment, monitor traffic and observe people and objects
o Have the required depth perception to operate vehicles and shoot firearms
o Detect color of vehicles and clothing
o Ensure a field of vision for driving, shooting and self-defense
Frequently sits or rides in vehicle for long periods of time in a vehicleFrequently reaches, handles, and feels in order to operate vehicles and equipmentFrequently talks and hears in order to communicate in-person and by radioFrequently lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without the assistance of proper equipment or anotherOccasionally moves, pushes or pulls objects weighing up to 200 pounds, with or without assistance of proper equipment or anotherOccasionally climbs of 6'-8' fences or walls, stairs, or steep outdoor terrainOccasionally runs spontaneously for short distancesOccasionally stands for long periods of timeOccasionally balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawlsOccasionally smells to detect the presence of gases or controlled substancesGeneral Physical Requirements :
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to communicate laws and ordinances, provide both directions, and general information effectivelySufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to identify criminal activity and to be aware of any potential safety issuesSufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a vehicle and law enforcement equipment and a keyboardSufficient personal mobility and physical strength, stamina, agility and reflexes which permits the employee to patrol assigned areas and to capture, control, or arrest subjectsPlease reach out to the City and Borough of Sitka Human Resources department at the below information if you have any questions or concerns.
The City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include :
Health / Medical Benefits :
Medical / Dental / Vision (90% employer, 10% employee for full-time employees)Life InsuranceDependent Life InsuranceLong Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent CareRetirement :
Mandatory employee / employer contributions to State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)Mandatory employee / employer SBS contributions457 Deferred Compensation PlanEmployer Paid Benefits :
Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Leave Plan10 Paid HolidaysFloating HolidaysPlease call the CBS Human Resources department at 907-747-1816 for any specific questions about benefits.
Salary : $92,477
