Police Lieutenant

City Of Moorhead•Moorhead, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Moorhead Police Department is seeking a Police Lieutenant to provide division-level operational leadership as a member of the department’s leadership team. The lieutenant supervises sergeants and officers, supports consistent performance and policy compliance, develops personnel, and helps guide the department through the challenges of modern policing. The role emphasizes servant leadership and a culture of professionalism, accountability, innovation, wellness, and community engagement. The lieutenant assists with department operations and budgeting, oversees division workloads, staffing, and resources, and uses data and analysis to inform deployment, crime reduction, and resource decisions. The position coordinates training and supports implementation of policies, tools, and technologies. It also includes incident command responsibilities, investigative and administrative work, community and interagency liaison duties, and public communication and education. The Moorhead Police Department has 63 sworn officers. The position’s stated salary is $51.36 to $72.34 per hour ($106,843 to $150,477 annualized), with an annual step increase on the anniversary date and a 6% cost-of-living adjustment in January 2027. Off-site courses, trainings, or seminars may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field and three years of law enforcement experience, including one year in a supervisory capacity; or an associate degree in criminal justice and six years of law enforcement experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) license.
Valid driver’s license.
Comprehensive knowledge of laws, rules, and court decisions relating to criminal justice administration and law enforcement.
Comprehensive knowledge of policies and procedures relating to crime detection, criminal identification, and radio communication.
Thorough knowledge of city laws and ordinances and the geography of the City.
Skill in using firearms and operating a motor vehicle.
Ability to assign, direct, and supervise subordinate staff.
Demonstrated integrity and tact.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and applicable software packages.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, law enforcement agencies, associates, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Provide division-level oversight and supervise sergeants and officers, ensuring consistent performance, policy alignment, and operational readiness.
Perform or effectively recommend personnel actions, including hiring, transfer, suspension, promotion, discharge, assignment, rewards, discipline, work direction, and grievance adjustment.
Coach, mentor, and provide career-development guidance to sergeants and officers; identify training needs and recommend development opportunities.
Assist with planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating department operations and the budgeting process.
Manage division workloads, staffing, and resource allocation; identify operational gaps and recommend improvements to command staff.
Use data, trends, and analytical tools to guide deployment decisions, crime-reduction strategies, and resource prioritization.
Ensure division personnel follow department policies, procedures, and training standards; conduct quality-control reviews of reports, cases, and operational documentation.
Serve as incident commander during major events, critical incidents, and significant investigations until relieved by command staff.
Coordinate division training, ensure compliance with POST requirements, and support implementation of new policies, tools, and technologies.
Oversee and participate in investigations of violations; obtain evidence, compile information, prepare case files of charges, and testify in court.
Develop and supervise programs.
Serve as a liaison with community groups, partner agencies, and city departments to support collaborative policing initiatives.
Assist with timely information and updates to local media in coordination with the Public Safety Communications Specialist; provide public education and speak on police services and crime prevention.
Prepare and maintain files and reports.
Conduct administrative investigations or preliminary inquiries at the direction of command staff and prepare findings consistent with policy and procedural standards.
Perform other duties as requested.
Attend off-site courses, trainings, or seminars as required.

Benefits

Flexibility to support work-life balance.
Ongoing training and career development.
Paid vacation and sick time accruals.
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
100% paid health insurance premium, with single, plus-one, and family coverage depending on plan.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Minnesota PERA pension and deferred compensation plans.
Wellness program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).