Police Lieutenant

Prince George's Community College • Largo, MD

14d

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Chief of Police, plans, organizes, oversees, and coordinates the daily activities of various patrol shifts or other College Police support unit(s). Manages and evaluates supervisory personnel and police officers. Performs specialized work in protecting life and property, enforcing violations of criminal laws, and the rules and regulations of the college. Conducts administrative and criminal investigations, training and/or the performance of special service or assignments. Consistently monitors the overall job performance of supervisory police personnel to ensure adherence to College and Departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• An Associate’s Degree with a concentration in criminal justice, law enforcement, police science, or social science is preferred. Any combination of higher education, training and experience which would produce the required competencies for the position can also be considered.
• Must have at least three years of experience as a certified police officer with command level experience, or a university or campus police command level officer, or a school resource officer commander, or as a private security services manager at an institution of higher education.
• Must have supervised personnel at the command level and managed programs and services directly related to this profession for at least two years
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Police Officer certification for the State of Maryland, and comply with all Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission requirements
• Thorough knowledge of College and Department operations, methods, policies, procedures and practices
• Knowledge of relevant Maryland Annotated Codes and the local criminal justice system
• Ability to analyze problems and adopt an effective course of action
• Ability to motivate, encourage and reinforce the best work from others
• Excellent emotional self-control
• Effective community relations skills
• Ability to deal firmly but tactfully with other employees and the general public
• Ability to maintain a strong client-service orientation
• Ability to interact and work comfortably with all types of people
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to interpret and properly apply rules, regulations and policies
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to communicate in spoken and written standard English.
• In depth knowledge with police agency operations
• Knowledgeable about law enforcement emergency communications
• Ability to work well under stress
• Knowledge of personal computers, office software and the records management system

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, oversees, and coordinates the daily activities of various patrol shifts or other College Police support unit(s).
• Manages and evaluates supervisory personnel and police officers.
• Performs specialized work in protecting life and property, enforcing violations of criminal laws, and the rules and regulations of the college.
• Conducts administrative and criminal investigations, training and/or the performance of special service or assignments.
• Consistently monitors the overall job performance of supervisory police personnel to ensure adherence to College and Departmental policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree