Police Lieutenant - Promotional Exam

City of Rochester•30 Church Street Rochester, NY

13h

About The Position

This is a supervisory law enforcement position in the Police Department. The lieutenant is responsible for supervising a platoon or unit within an assigned division section, or directing a specialized operational or support services section. Work is performed in accordance with New York State law, the City Charter and ordinances, and Department policies and procedures. Patrol-section assignments receive direct supervision from a Captain or higher-ranking uniformed personnel; specialized-section assignments receive general supervision from higher-ranking personnel. The position directly supervises Sergeants, Investigators, Police Officers, and civilian personnel. Related work is performed as required. The role may command a patrol platoon, a unit such as Professional Standards or Technical Support, or a specialized operational section such as Homicide. The lieutenant implements Department policies, maintains discipline, investigates complaints, directs or coordinates investigations and police activities, and supports the development and administration of programs, grants, and training. The position also handles personnel and administrative functions, including evaluating subordinates, reviewing reports and evidence, contributing to budget preparation, and administering collective bargaining agreement terms. Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive-class status as a Police Sergeant by the time of appointment or examination, whichever comes first. The promotional examination has two parts. Part 1 is a written test covering specified Department materials and law enforcement knowledge; Part 2 will be scheduled later and its scope will be provided to candidates. Each part contributes 50% to the final score.

Requirements

One year of permanent competitive-class status as a Police Sergeant by the time of appointment or examination, whichever comes first.

Responsibilities

Command a platoon within an assigned patrol section, a unit such as Professional Standards or Technical Support, or a specialized operational section such as Homicide.
Implement and execute Department policies within an assigned platoon, unit, or section.
Maintain discipline and investigate complaints within an assigned platoon, unit, or section.
Supervise personnel record-keeping, including scheduled assignments, furloughs, and sick days.
Direct or coordinate investigations of crimes, including homicides, armed robbery, drug abuse, and vice.
Direct police activities at scenes of crimes in progress, accidents, fires, or unusual disorders.
Participate in evaluating subordinate personnel.
Instruct subordinate officers in approved law enforcement methods and procedures.
Coordinate patrol investigative efforts and operational planning between platoons.
Analyze crime, arrest, and incident reports to identify trends indicating a need to redeploy personnel, equipment, or materials.
Act as a Department liaison with the community and develop and maintain good public relations.
Work with division heads and staff to organize, develop, and administer programs and grants related to enforcement, crime prevention, police-service delivery, or personnel training.
Administer the terms of collective bargaining agreements.
Review police reports.
Submit information for budget preparation and operate within budget constraints.
Review information and evidence for submission for Grand Jury action.
Perform patrol functions as required.
Testify in court proceedings as needed.
Assume the role of Staff Duty Officer when necessary.