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CITY OF EL CERRITO POLICE LIEUTENANT 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. DEFINITION To manage, supervise and coordinate the activities of an assigned division within the Police Department; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and departments; and to provide highly complex assistance to higher Police Department staff. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Police Captain. Exercises direct supervision over sworn and non-sworn staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: Assume management responsibility for assigned division services and activities including Fields Operations, Investigations and Support Services Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate the activities of sworn, non-sworn and volunteer personnel in preserving order, protecting life and property, and in enforcing laws and municipal ordinances. Coordination of the Department’s Training programs, Field Training and In-Service Coordinate and oversee activities of all Department work groups, including but not limited to Traffic Enforcement, School Resource Officers, Investigations, Patrol and Records. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; complete studies and surveys, recommend and administer policies and procedures. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels. Plan, direct, supervise, coordinate and review the work plan for law enforcement staff; assign work activities, emergency preparedness, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems. Respond to and oversee the investigation of critical incidents; ensure that investigations are conducted in a timely and thorough manner. Watch Commander duties as needed. Receive and review written cases and reports from law enforcement personnel; ensure completeness and accuracy; assign cases for follow up work. ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF EL CERRITO Page 2 Police Lieutenant Essential Functions: (continued) Oversee police vehicle and equipment maintenance; ensure equipment is examined and inspected; coordinate repairs as necessary. Supervise the Department's purchasing activities; prepare purchase orders; confer with vendors on cost estimates and product quality. Serve as evidence, property and records custodian; maintain appropriate security and chain of evidence; maintain records security and ensure proper handling. Select, train, motivate and evaluate law enforcement personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. Participate in the development and administration of the assigned division's annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments. Serve as the liaison for the assigned division with other divisions, law enforcement agencies, otherdepartments of city government; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees including the Police Association and City representatives; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Provide responsible staff assistance to the Police Captain and Chief of Police. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement. Coordinate personnel administration including training, leave and overtime records Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Marginal Functions: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services and activities of a municipal law enforcement program. Modern police practices, procedures, methods and equipment. Principles and practices of program development and administration. Methods and techniques of criminal investigations and incident response. Operational characteristics of law enforcement vehicles and equipment including firearms. Rules governing the maintenance and release of evidence and records. Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF EL CERRITO Page 3 Police Lieutenant Knowledge of: (continued) Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation. Principles of personnel management. Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and directives Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Ability to: Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive law enforcement program. Oversee, direct and coordinate the work of assigned staff. Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Operate and maintain a variety of law enforcement equipment including firearms in a safe and effective manner. Respond to and oversee the initial investigation of criminal incidents. Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Assimilate information, process logically, and make sound decisions Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, writing and operating assigned equipment. Maintain physical and mental capacities appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF EL CERRITO Page 4 Police Lieutenant Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience in all major phases of municipal police work, preferably including four years of experience as a Police Sergeant. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, police science, criminal justice or a related field. License or Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license Possession of an appropriate, valid POST management certificate within two years of assignment PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting: Frequently Lifting: Standing: Occasionally to Frequently up to 10 lbs: Occasionally Walking: Occasionally to Frequently 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally Bending: Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs: Never Crouching: Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs: Never Stooping: Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs: Never Kneeling: Never 100 + lbs: Never Crawling: Never Carrying: Climbing: Never up to 10 lbs: Occasionally Balancing: Never 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally Running: Never 26 to 50 lbs: Never Twisting: Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs: Never Turning: Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs: Never Jumping: Never 100 + lbs: Never Pushing/Pulling: up to 10 lbs: Occasionally 11 to 25 lbs: Never 26 to 50 lbs: Never 51 to 75 lbs: Never 76 to 100 lbs: Never 100 + lbs: Never Grasping – firm: Occasionally Finger dexterity: Frequently Reaching forward: Frequently Reaching overhead: Occasionally Pinch grasp: Occasionally Grasp – light: Frequently PHYSICAL DEMANDS (continued) Coordination - Eye-hand: Occasionally to Frequently ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF EL CERRITO Page 5 Police Lieutenant Eye-hand-foot: Never to Frequently Driving: Occasionally to Frequently Talking - Face-to-face: Frequently Verbal contact: Frequently Public: Occasionally Vision - Acuity far: Required Acuity, near: Required Depth perception: Required Field of vision: Required Accommodation: Required Color vision: Required Hearing - Conversation: Frequently Telephone: Frequently Earplugs: Never MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Abstract variables, Interpret instructions, Problems-standard, Reading-simple, Reading-complex, Writing- simple, Writing-complex, Math skills-simple, Math skills-complex, Clerical, Coordination, Analyzing, Compiling, Computing, Comparing, Mentoring, Negotiating, Instructing, Supervising, Persuading, Speaking-signaling, Serving, Driving-operation, Comprehend/follow instructions, Perform simple- repetitive tasks, Maintain work pace, Relate to other people, Influence other people, Perform varied- complex tasks, Generalizations/evaluations, Responsibility for direction. WORK ENVIRONMENT Exposure to: Indoors, Outdoors, Using computer/computer monitor screen, Works around others, Works alone, Works with others. Rev. 7/2009