Job Description

Police Lieutenant

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Class Title

Police Lieutenant

Class Code

7559

Salary

$160,368.00 - $187,179.20 Annually

+ Definition

+ Benefits

Classification Description Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for supervisory police work of average difficulty, commanding or assisting in the command of a team or unit; and performs related work as required.

Essential Functions

Establishes, communicates and supports the Department's vision, goals, guiding principles and core values while creating long term sustainability.

Provides support to executive leadership and participate as an integral member of command staff.

Remains engaged and informed on current organizational and community matters.

Oversees the operation of shift, section, division or unit of the police department.

Ensures policy and procedures are followed while analyzing and recommending procedural/policy revisions.

Emphasizes teamwork. Facilitates a positive intra-departmental relationship with all Divisions within the Reno Police Department and promotes communication.

Promotes and develops collaboration and working relationships with other city departments and other agencies.

Promotes problem-solving efforts based on Intelligence-Led Policing and Community Oriented Policing strategies which reduce and prevent crime.

Makes field observations, monitors performance and, if needed, assumes command of police activities at the scene of major crimes or emergencies.

Creates enthusiasm while encouraging innovation and problem solving efforts, allowing employees to work together toward a common goal.

Ensures employees have the resources needed to accomplish their goals.

Mentors and trains subordinates for continued development within the organization

Practices effective communications with community stakeholders.

Ensures regular inspections of equipment are completed.

Evaluates performance of assigned employees.

Identifies and addresses risk management incidents and fiscal accountability.

Performs collateral duties as assigned.

Interprets departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Practices effective communications with the media.

Monitors budget, impacts to budget and assists in budget preparation.

Performs additional duties and/or take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Serves as a member or advisor to departmental or community boards as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Approved principles, practices and procedures of police work.

Pertinent federal, state and county laws and city ordinances, including the rules of evidence.

Geography of the city and the location of important buildings.

The rules and regulations of the police department.

The modern methods and practices of traffic safety and accident investigation.

Ability to:

Command the respect of subordinates and to assign, direct and supervise their work.

Analyze complex police problems and situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.

Deal with the public courteously and firmly and to establish and maintain satisfactory public relations.

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:

+ Possess an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with college level coursework in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or a related field to the position.

OR

+ Have completed 60 college credits from an accredited college or university with college level coursework in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or a related field to the position.

OR

+ Possess a Nevada Peace Officers' Standards and Training (POST) Advanced Certificate

OR

+ A Nevada Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Supervisor Certificate - Preferred.

Experience:

Three consecutive years as a current Police Sergeant in the Reno Police Department.

License, Certificate, Special Requirements:

Possession and maintenance of a valid Nevada driver's license.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a field and office environment; travel to different sites; exposure to inclement weather conditions, noise, dust, fumes, and gases; exposure to irate and abusive individuals; exposure to mechanical hazards and to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.

Physical:Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field and office setting; to travel to various locations to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations; to walk or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate a motor vehicle or other mode of transportation, office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to operate assigned equipment; and to verbally communicate to communicate and exchange information.

Other Requirements

RPSAE

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISORY UNIT

Updated: 10/2023

JD 10/2023

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