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Job Description

POLICE LIEUTENANT

JOB CODE 62230

Effective Date:	04/92A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to supervise the activities of a specialized function within an assigned district, on an assigned shift, or within a bureau of the Police Department; or perform responsible staff and administrative functions. Incumbents of this class function as the commanding officer of a uniformed police team or an assigned shift in a patrol district. In some assignments, incumbents are required to become involved in situations requiring extreme physical exertion. Supervision is exercised over Police Sergeants, Police Officers, and civilian supervisors and employees. In the absence of a Police Commander, assumes charge of police activities on the scene of large fires, civil disturbances, and other major emergencies or events. Work is performed under general orders received from a Police Commander or other higher ranking supervisor, and performance is reviewed through observation of results and evaluation of reports submitted.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises sworn and non-sworn police staff;
• Notifies officers going on duty of special police problems to be given attention during that shift;
• Reviews and analyzes work and crime statistics and plans to ensure efficient allocation of police manpower, maximize utilization of resources and achieve the highest possible productivity;
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of necessary records and reports relating to activities;
• Participates in various community activities and makes verbal presentations to groups;
• Testifies as a witness in court in connection with arrests and investigations;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of supervision and personnel administration.
• United States and Arizona Constitutions, Federal, State and City criminal and traffic laws and related court decisions, City of Phoenix Personnel Rules/Policies, Administrative Regulations, Memorandum of Understanding, departmental policies, General Orders and Operations Orders.
• General social problems and cultural diversity of citizenry.
• Modern police methods, practices and procedures.
• The geography of the City and the established Police Beat grid coordinate systems, community service organizations and facilities.
• First aid principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Communicate in the English language by phone, police radio system, or in person in a group or one-to-one setting.
• Evaluate a situation, make effective decisions under pressure, and take appropriate action.
• Produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Work cooperatively, courteously, but firmly with all segments of the public.
• Observe and monitor data, objects, people or behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards and recall details.
• Recognize and control sources of personal stress in order to perform class requirements.
• Use firearms and related police emergency equipment.
• Comprehend and make inferences from material written in the English language and learn job-related material through observation, structured lecture or oral instruction. This learning takes place in an on-the-job training or classroom setting.
• Remain in a standing or sitting position for extended periods of time.
• Maintain moral integrity.
• Work in a variety of weather condition with exposure to the elements.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Travel across rough, uneven or rocky surfaces.
• Maintain acceptable level of physical fitness to meet department standards.

Additional Requirements:

• This classification requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individual must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have n acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employees not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential functions, depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Two years of experience as a Police Sergeant with the City of Phoenix, supplemented by an accredited bachelor's degree in a job relevant field.