Police Lieutenant - Support

City of Sitka, AK - Sitka, AK

Full-time - Mid Level

Sitka, AK

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

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 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.

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

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age, some college credits or graduation from the FBI Academy, Southern Police Institute, or equivalent, preferred
• United States citizen at time of appointment
• High school diploma or GED
• Seven years of law enforcement experience with SPD or another law enforcement agency experience with SPD or within Alaska preferred
• Three years of experience at or above the rank of Police Sergeant with SPD or in a sworn supervisory level position elsewhere, Alaska preferred
• Possession 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 APSC

Benefits

• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska
• Will be required to pass a background check and drug screen
• Must wear uniform within specified standards
• Employees will be required to work different shifts, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and be on-call for 24 hours when necessary