Police Lieutenant (Operations)

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami is seeking a Police Lieutenant (Operations) to command assigned divisions and/or units as directed by the Chief of Police. This role involves performing administrative functions such as budget preparation and monitoring, purchasing, payroll, policy implementation, operational planning, training, fleet management, facilities management, personnel, and weapons management. The Lieutenant will conduct research, prepare staff studies, and make recommendations for operational improvements, as well as develop goals and objectives aligned with the Department and University's mission. This position is a Tier 1 emergency employee and is essential in the event of any University emergency. The Lieutenant assigned to the Operations Division is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and coordination of the Department’s uniform patrol and K-9 operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of patrol services, compliance with policies, and achievement of organizational goals and public safety objectives. This includes overseeing personnel deployment, shift operations, field supervision, response to calls for service, proactive enforcement, K-9 program oversight, and special operational initiatives. The Lieutenant monitors operational performance, addresses public safety concerns, coordinates resources, and fosters professionalism, accountability, and community-oriented policing. Additionally, this role oversees the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program and the onboarding of new officers, ensuring successful integration, training, and development. The Lieutenant is responsible for operational planning, policy implementation, and collaboration with campus partners and external law enforcement agencies. The K-9 program compliance with training, certification, deployment, and operational standards is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Law Enforcement Certification
Minimum of five years of years law enforcement experience
At least three years of supervisory experience at the rank of sergeant or above.
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

Responsibilities

Commands the assigned divisions and/or units as directed by the Chief of Police.
Performs administrative functions as assigned to include but not limited to assisting with the preparations and monitoring of the department’s budget, purchasing, payroll, policy implementation/review, operational planning for special events, training, fleet management, facilities management, quartermaster, personnel, training, and weapons management.
Conducts research, prepares staff studies, and makes recommendations for the improvement of operations.
Develop goals and objectives to align with the mission of the Department and University.
Provides status reports for senior staff on a regular basis.
Attend and participate in meetings and events with our campus key partners and other external stakeholder groups.
Supervises the work of sworn and non-sworn direct reports.
Reviews reports from police sergeants, civilian supervisors, and other subordinates.
Prepares work schedules. Identifies available personnel and resources required to carry out the operations of the Department.
Conduct performance evaluations and manage personnel matters.
Manage and investigate employee complaints and make recommendations for discipline.
Communicate the directives from senior staff to Department personnel.
Ensures clear and open communication among all levels of the Police Department.
Motivate subordinates to accomplish the goals and objectives of the department.
Responsible for the overall management, supervision, and coordination of the Department’s uniform patrol and K-9 operations.
Provides leadership and oversight to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of patrol services, compliance with departmental policies and procedures, and the achievement of organizational goals and public safety objectives.
Ensures the smooth and efficient functioning of all patrol activities, including personnel deployment, shift operations, field supervision, response to calls for service, proactive enforcement efforts, K-9 program oversight, and special operational initiatives.
Monitors operational performance, addressing emerging public safety concerns, coordinating resources, and fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and community-oriented policing.
Oversees the Department’s Field Training Officer (FTO) Program and the onboarding of newly hired officers to ensure successful integration, training, and development of personnel.
Responsible for operational planning, policy implementation, and collaboration with campus partners and external law enforcement agencies in support of the Department’s mission and campus safety objectives.
Ensures the K-9 program maintains compliance with applicable training, certification, deployment, and operational standards, while promoting readiness and operational effectiveness.