What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Lieutenant (Internal Only) position at City of South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Description
All applicants must attach the following documents with their application in order to be considered.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Proof of a P.O.S.T. Advanced Certificate
- Proof of the equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field. A Bachelor's degree is desirable. Please provide proof in the form of a college transcript with units received, or a copy of the degree certificate(s).
Applications Accepted: April 23, 2025 - May 7, 2025
Panel Interviews: May 14, 2025
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Under administrative direction of the Chief of Police, the Police Lieutenant directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of a division, watch or unit of the Police Department including patrol, crime prevention, investigative and assigned administrative services and functions; coordinates activities with other divisions, watches, City departments, outside agencies and organizations; performs more difficult and responsible law enforcement and crime prevention supervision and planning; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Chief of Police.
Identifying Characteristics
The Police Lieutenant is considered a Division Manager with responsibility for the management of a Division, watch, or unit of the Police Department that includes several line areas/sections or functional work groups of significant depth and complexity. Responsibilities include overall administration and implementation of the Division, watch, or unit including development of objectives and design and implementation of supporting units, programs, processes, policies, and/or procedures to successfully achieve those objectives. Incumbents at this level exercise discretion in applying general goals and policy statements and in resolving organizational and service delivery problems. Incumbents organize and direct the work of subordinate staff, assume significant responsibility for a variety of personnel activities in such areas as selection, training, and disciplinary actions, and assume significant responsibility for the preparation and administration of the assigned budget.
Examples of Duties
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
1. Accepts management responsibility for activities, operations and services of an assigned program area including field operations, traffic, administration and criminal investigations; participates in the development and implementation of Departmental polices and procedures; works directly with sworn and non-sworn personnel in the interpretation of City and department policies; coordinates activities with other divisions, watches, City departments, outside agencies and organizations.
2. Plans, coordinates and reviews the work plan for areas of assigned responsibility; supervises and participates in investigative work; receives, prioritizes and coordinates response to complaints, emergency situations and investigations; supervises and coordinates the allocation of assigned personnel and equipment to calls for service, case investigations and administrative issues ; inspects departmental equipment and ensures that deficiencies are corrected.
3. Monitors and evaluates assigned activities; establishes standards and performance for division personnel and programs.
4. Reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures for improving organizational performance; assists in the training and evaluation of Department personnel; conducts and participates in investigations involving department personnel; receives and reviews reports from subordinate staff; participates in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records.
5. Participates in conferences and meetings with other law enforcement services, other City departments and civic groups on matters of mutual interest.
6. Monitors federal and state legislation and ensures Departmental compliance.
7. Responds to difficult inquiries and complaints; represents the Department with other law enforcement services and allied agencies, other City departments, civic groups and the public.
8. Monitors Police facility security; deploys personnel to handle emergency problems and assumes overall command of critical incidents.
9. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff and the public.
10. Assists in writing and evaluating the department budget; manages assigned division budget.
11. Has administrative control of SWAT< CNT, Reserves, K-9 programs, FTO and Defensive Tactics.
12. Develops, prepares and monitors various criminal justice grant projects.
13. May serve as Acting Chief of Police in the absence of the Chief of Police.
14. Performs related duties as required.
14. Performs related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
- Modern principles, practices and techniques of police administration, organization and operation.
- Methods and techniques of supervision, training and motivation.
- Principles and practices of program development, administration and evaluation.
- Administrative and technical aspects of crime prevention and law enforcement activities including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, juvenile programs, record keeping, automated records systems, search and seizure, code violations and care and custody of persons and property.
- Applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Principles of law enforcement information systems, including a computer and applicable software.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
- Departmental organization, policies and regulations.
- Rules of arrest and evidence and court procedures.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
- Gather and analyze complex law enforcement issues, evaluate alternative facts and reach sound conclusions.
- Make adjustments to standard operating procedures as necessary to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Supervise, train and motivate assigned staff.
- Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Facilitate group participation and consensus building.
- Apply applicable laws, codes and regulations.
- Prepare clear and accurate reports.
- Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
- Analyze budget and technical reports.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field. A Bachelor's degree is desirable.
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in a sworn capacity in law enforcement including two years of responsible administrative and supervisory experience at the Police Sergeant level.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California or Nevada driver's license
Possession of a P.O.S.T. Advanced Certificate.Supplemental Information
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites; occasionally works in outside weather conditions; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
