Police Lieutenant - Executive Officer

City of Fayetteville•Nc 28301, NC

About The Position

The City of Fayetteville is recruiting a Police Lieutenant to serve as Executive Officer for the Office of the Chief. The position provides advisory, planning, and administrative support to executive staff; gathers, organizes, and analyzes data for specialized projects and prepares trend reports; conducts research and manages special projects supporting programs directed by the Chief of Police; handles sensitive or confidential matters discreetly; screens and routes communications and requests; and keeps the Chief informed of emerging issues, concerns, and potential conflicts that may affect departmental operations. Depending on assignment, the Lieutenant may supervise patrol, administrative, patrol support, narcotics/vice, violent-crime apprehension, training, or investigative functions. The position also contributes to departmental planning, employee development and performance management, community problem-solving, operational initiatives, and budget and staffing planning. The Executive Officer assignment requires one year of experience as a Lieutenant and training supplemented by specialized executive law enforcement training programs.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Police Sergeant.
For the Executive Officer assignment: one year of experience as a Lieutenant.
Education equivalent to completion of an Associate’s degree from an accredited community college in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field.
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability.
Possession of an appropriate North Carolina Law Enforcement Certificate.
Selected candidates must submit proof of education before a firm job offer.
Position is subject to pre-employment polygraph and/or CVSA testing.
Applicants offered a position may be subject to a State Bureau of Investigation criminal history record check.
Selected candidate is subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background investigation, driving history check, and polygraph and/or CVSA.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
For the Executive Officer assignment, specialized executive law enforcement training such as the FBI National Academy, Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA), or Administrative Officers Management Program.

Responsibilities

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review subordinate personnel; provide technical and administrative direction.
As Patrol Lieutenant, review crime trends and patterns, address citizen concerns, review preliminary investigations, ensure appropriate follow-up and case designations, respond to critical incidents, and make required Command Staff notifications.
Develop community contacts and rapport with residents and businesses, and develop community-policing opportunities with patrol sergeants and officers.
As assigned, direct and coordinate Administrative Unit work involving vehicle control, evidence, facility maintenance, communications liaison, and equipment issuance.
As assigned, review, evaluate, coach, and counsel employees in Patrol Support functions, including K-9, airport security, traffic, neighborhood improvement, parks and river trail, homeless outreach, downtown patrol, and electronic monitoring.
As assigned, coordinate narcotics/vice or violent-crime apprehension operations; oversee gang investigations and programs, warrants, confidential-fund records, and master informant files; and coordinate criminal intelligence investigations and evaluations. May conduct internal investigations.
As Training Unit Lieutenant, oversee training functions, coordinate training and development programs based on identified needs and requirements, and maintain records consistent with North Carolina training and standards requirements.
As Investigative Unit Lieutenant, ensure case follow-up and management, conduct case reviews, directly manage major investigations, and coordinate with other resource units.
Coordinate problem-solving projects, saturation patrols, special operations, and other resources with lieutenants, sergeants, and officers.
Review departmental, citizen complaint, and use-of-force investigations and performance evaluations involving assigned employees; provide performance feedback to supervisors.
Mentor officers and supervisors regarding career development through specialized training and assignments.
Attend and participate in COMSTAT and community meetings; serve on committees and workgroups for citywide and department initiatives.
Develop programs and initiatives to improve departmental efficiency and help meet organizational goals.
Participate in staff selection, provide or coordinate training, address employee deficiencies, and implement disciplinary procedures.
Instruct sworn and non-sworn staff on applicable policies, procedures, and tactics.
Recommend and assist with goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for field operations and departmental services; monitor operational policies and procedures; and assist with budget, staffing, and equipment planning.
For the Executive Officer assignment, provide advisory, planning, and administrative support to executive staff; analyze data and prepare trend reports; conduct research and manage Chief-directed projects; handle confidential matters; screen and route communications; and inform the Chief of emerging issues and potential conflicts.