Lieutenant

City of Jonesboro•Jonesboro, GA

13d•$68,765 - $90,094•Onsite

About The Position

This is a supervisory law enforcement position that is responsible for overseeing and managing departmental activities as well as various administrative, planning and coordination duties in the assigned division, making daily work assignments, determining that assigned personnel are available for duty and calling in replacements as authorized, holding daily roll call sessions, and holding training sessions on laws or procedure.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation
Knowledge of police training requirements and P.O.S.T. procedures
Knowledge of record keeping and filing techniques, state records requirements and use of GCIC/NCIC terminal
Knowledge of law enforcement concepts and terminology, including criminal investigation, law enforcement and crime prevention; first-aid principles and techniques; report preparation and record keeping; and human behavior theories related to criminology, crisis intervention and crowd control
Knowledge of laws and court decisions pertaining to law enforcement, including search and seizure, suspects and prisoner's rights, and custody and protection of evidence; operational principles and practices of criminal investigation, law enforcement and crime prevention; court and trial procedures
Knowledge of the use and effects of law enforcement weapons; methods of self-defense and physical restraint
Knowledge of Police Department policies and procedures; geographic layout of City; vocabulary of technical/specialized fields of law enforcement such as identification, detention and pathology
Skill in learning, interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws and regulations; reading and interpreting documents such as maps and diagrams
Skill in performing accurate mathematical calculations; comprehending- and retaining factual information and applying what is learned
Skill in observing and remembering details of events, names, faces, numbers and physical descriptions; preparing and maintaining clear, accurate and concise reports and files
Skill in communicating effectively in both oral and written form; exercising tact, self-restraint, judgment and strategy in dealing with people of all races, ethnicities and socio-economic groups and who may have emotional or physical difficulties
Skill in exercising sound independent judgment in emergencies or stressful situations; correctly interpreting a given situation and taking appropriate action under a variety of conditions
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies
Ability to manage, direct and coordinate the work of supervisory and sworn personnel
Ability to operate a computer and various programs
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Ability to gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence and to draw sound conclusions; working ability to obtain valid information by interview and interrogation
Ability to work rotating shifts, varying hours and being on call
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of five (5) years of law enforcement experience, preferably with the City of Jonesboro, including at least two (2) years as a Police Sergeant
Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification
GA P.O.S.T Supervision/Management I, II, III required
GCIC Terminal Operator required
Valid State of Georgia Driver's License
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Crime Scene Technician and Criminal Investigation Course preferred

Responsibilities

Enforces local, state and federal laws
Supervises Police Officers, Corporals, Sergeants and support staff; supervises the scheduling and coordination of shift changes; trains personnel in proper work methods; assigns, delegates and reviews work; conducts roll calls, vehicle and uniform inspections; maintains administrative records and personnel files; hears and resolves minor complaints; counsels subordinates and makes recommendations and/or takes disciplinary action; analyzes, reviews and advises personnel regarding work procedures to ensure compliance with departmental rules and regulations; conducts annual evaluations of employees performance
Oversees and participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits; obtains evidence and compiles information regarding crimes; prepares cases for filing of charges; testifies in court; oversees and assists as needed with uniform patrol, traffic and emergency radio calls
Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigative activities; provides mutual assistance during emergency situations
Makes day-to-day police assignments as required; makes and coordinates plans about individual tactical matters such as equipment and investigations; determines how to deploy personnel during emergency responses
Performs planning and administrative duties; analyzes equipment needs, reviews reports submitted by staff; assists with the development of departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures; oversees and performs complaint investigations and takes subsequent action; advises staff on technical matters
Reviews, evaluates and develops programs, policies and procedures for various departmental operations
Responds to public in accordance with departmental guidelines and procedures
Maintains law and order; protects lives, and property by supervising personnel and participating in duties; receives and responds to calls; takes appropriate action; handles stressful situations according to department policy/procedure; provides back-up for calls; maintains traffic control through observation and use of speed detection devices; tests and detains drivers suspected of DUI; prepares citations and accident reports; locates defendants and serves criminal warrants; locates and transports criminals; performs other Patrol Officer duties as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned
Supervises the Criminal Investigations Division; reviews and assigns incoming cases; reviews supplemental reports; aids in the collection and processing of evidence; assists in obtaining information related to cases
Supervises the crime scene unit; trains patrol officers and other subordinate staff in basic crime scene protocol to ensure proper handling of evidence at the scene; oversees equipment for crime scene unit
Serves as manager of the evidence room; obtains and logs evidence from staging areas; ensures proper packing and storage of evidence; retrieves evidence for court; testifies as to chain of custody; transports evidence to crime lab; completes annual inspections and purges evidence
Oversees internal affairs; conducts internal affairs investigations assigned by the Chief; maintains database of complaints, investigations and use of force
Examines and analyzes crime scenes to obtain clues and evidence; collects physical, trace and biological evidence; photographs crime scenes, documents and diagrams crime scenes; preserves evidence
Maintains case files, prepares cases for prosecution, and testifies in court
Analyzes completed police reports to determine what additional information and investigative work is needed
Interviews witnesses; conducts interrogations
Secures subpoenas, arrest and search warrants
Attends criminal intelligence meetings
Reviews investigative reports and subordinate investigators' progress on cases
Determines budgetary needs of the Criminal Investigations Division, crime scene unit and the evidence room