Lieutenant

Brown University•Providence, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the senior management team of the Brown University Police Department, the Lieutenant plays an active role in leading and influencing the Department’s mission while supervising the day-to-day safety and security operations of the University. The Lieutenant serves as the area manager for the uniformed operations of the Community Policing Bureau, maintaining responsibility for all operations within an assigned area of campus, including the enforcement of all applicable laws and the protection of life and property. Key duties include supervising shift sergeants, reviewing officer activity to ensure the use of proper community-oriented policing problem-solving techniques, and coordinating follow-up actions with detectives, student life deans, academic managers, and other law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the Lieutenant provides critical command guidance during major incidents and emergency situations. In the absence of the Captain, the Lieutenant serves as the officer-in-charge responsible for all Bureau functions. Depending on the needs of the department, the Lieutenant may be assigned to patrol operations, investigative services, training and professional standards, or other duties as directed by the Vice President for Campus Safety and Emergency Management or their designee.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree required
Minimum of three years’ experience as a sergeant
Graduate of Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy
Licensable by the RI State Police under RI General Law 12-2.1-1
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work and training of subordinates and to command their respect.
Strong mentoring/coaching skills, initiative, decision-making, and independent judgment.
Able to manage conflict and facilitate difficult conversations.
Competence in analyzing situations quickly and objectively and in determining proper course of action on own initiative.
Able to obtain information through interview and interrogation and be able to deal with the public in a respectful way during stressful conditions.
Understanding of the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and proficiency in issuing campus-wide timely warnings.
Criminal and education background check satisfactory to Brown University.

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Provides for a safe and secure environment for the University community.
Issues, through line of command, instructions, orders and directions to Sergeants, Detectives, Officers and civilian staff.
Manages and supervises activities on a specific shift, unit, or assigned area as designated by the Vice President for Public Safety and Emergency Management or their designee.
Oversees the enforcement of current State laws, city ordinances, and university rules and regulations.
Implements and interprets department policies, procedures and standards.
Determines the methods to be used in different routine and emergency situations.
Provides instruction and guidance in police methods and techniques to officers.
Coordinates and performs inspections of personnel and equipment.
Ensures compliance with all applicable procedures, laws, and judicial regulations.
Determines immediate actions to be taken in emergency situations.
May coordinate police efforts at the scene of serious crimes.
Coordinates efforts with local police departments in apprehending suspects.
Responds to emergency or life-threatening criminal situations.
Provides briefings and input on policy formulation.
Interacts with internal contacts such as department heads, deans, masters, and personnel in various University administrative offices to provide and/or solicit information related to incidents, complaints, investigations and related safety concerns, and to place safety-related facilities repair requests.
Interacts with external contacts such as Federal, State, and local level law enforcement agencies to discuss security issues, and to participate in cooperative efforts and exchange information.
Issues campus-wide notifications or timely warnings as required by law and/or department policy.
Ensures that complaints made against the University Police Department or any of its employees are properly recorded and investigations are initiated.
Serves as commander-on-call on a rotating basis.
Performs related work as required.
Directs and supervises sergeants and their staff, issuing instructions and shift assignments.
Trains, coaches, mentors and evaluates performance.
Works closely with sergeants in identifying substandard performance of personnel and provides to those mentoring, coaching and training.
Conducts inspections of personnel and equipment to ensure adherence to professional appearance and safety standards.
Initiates investigations into personnel or service complaints and makes recommendations for disciplinary action.
Provide leadership to bureaus or teams charged with various functions, including but not limited to accreditation, investigations, and special events