Police Lieutenant - Support Services

City of Brevard•Nc, NC

About The Position

The Police Lieutenant – Support Services directs, coordinates, and provides command-level oversight for the Police Department’s support, investigative, administrative, training, technology, equipment, and operational-readiness functions. Areas of responsibility include Criminal Investigations, evidence and property management, records, community services, field training, department training, law enforcement information systems, the reserve officer program, quartermaster operations, fleet management, and special-events planning. The position directly supervises designated supervisors and program managers, including the Criminal Investigations Sergeant and Community Services Manager, and ensures assigned units operate effectively and in accordance with departmental policy and applicable Federal, State, and local laws. It carries department-wide responsibility for programs affecting training, operational readiness, regulatory compliance, technology access, equipment accountability, and organizational risk, requiring considerable independent judgment, discretion, and initiative. The role involves frequent contact with employees, citizens, crime victims, attorneys, court officials, vendors, City departments, and outside agencies, and is performed under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Police and Chief of Police. The selected Lieutenant receives a 5% increase calculated on their current hourly rate, converted to an annual salary based on 2,080 hours (40 hours per week). The position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime or compensatory time. The opportunity is open only to current Lieutenants with the Brevard Police Department. Applicants must submit a memo directly to the Chief of Police describing their interest, relevant qualifications and experience, and reasons they should be considered. Memos must be received by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Requirements

Seven years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, or an equivalent combination of law enforcement experience and education.
Must currently serve as a Sergeant with the Brevard Police Department or possess equivalent supervisory law enforcement experience as approved by the City.
Must possess and maintain certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
Must possess an Intermediate or Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate, or an equivalent number of hours of approved law enforcement training.
Must meet and maintain departmental requirements for firearms proficiency, physical ability, training, conduct, and certification.
Must possess or complete within two years of appointment or promotion, subject to course availability and Chief of Police approval, the First-Line Supervisor Course, Field Training Officer Course, and ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, and 700.
Considerable knowledge of modern law enforcement techniques, principles, practices, and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to law enforcement operations, criminal investigations, public records, evidence, training, community services enforcement, and special events.
Considerable knowledge of supervision, including leadership, coaching, counseling, discipline, performance evaluation, and organizational accountability.
Considerable knowledge of law enforcement training requirements, instructional methods, documentation standards, and certification requirements.
Working knowledge of criminal investigative procedures, evidence and property management, records administration, fleet management, and equipment accountability.
Working knowledge of law enforcement technology, digital evidence, body-worn cameras, electronic control devices, investigative databases, and information-security practices.
Working knowledge of special-event planning, incident command, traffic control, and interagency operations.
Skill in planning, coordinating, and evaluating multiple programs with competing priorities.
Skill in supervising sworn officers, civilian employees, managers, and volunteers.
Skill in problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, and project management.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in sensitive investigations, personnel matters, confidential information, evidence, and public complaints.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, court orders, policies, contracts, and procedures.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, policies, operational plans, and budget requests.
Ability to make sound decisions under high stress, competing demands, and fatigue.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, prosecutors, vendors, partner agencies, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience at the Lieutenant level or in an equivalent supervisory position.
Experience in program administration, criminal investigations, training coordination, field training, technology systems, fleet management, or supervision of sworn and civilian personnel.
Leadership or command-level training.
Field Training Program Coordinator training.
Fleet or equipment management training.
Special-events planning or incident command training.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate assigned support, investigative, administrative, and operational programs.
Directly supervise assigned supervisors, managers, sworn officers, civilian employees, reserve officers, and program coordinators; establish priorities, performance expectations, and accountability measures.
Coach and counsel employees, address performance concerns, and provide significant input into employee evaluations and disciplinary matters.
Review staffing, workloads, schedules, training, and equipment needs, and coordinate work among Criminal Investigations, Patrol, Records, Evidence, Community Services, and Training.
Identify operational deficiencies and organizational risks and recommend changes in policy, procedure, staffing, equipment, or training.
Provide command-level oversight of the Criminal Investigations Division through the Criminal Investigations Sergeant, including supervision and evaluation of the Sergeant and support for staffing, resource allocation, and significant operational concerns.
Coordinate with the District Attorney's Office, other law enforcement agencies, and City officials on major investigations or matters requiring executive-level involvement.
Directly supervise the Community Services Manager and oversee code enforcement, animal control, parking enforcement, and school crossing operations.
Provide sworn support for community services matters requiring law enforcement authority, including animal cruelty investigations and seizures.
Provide command oversight of the Field Training Officer Program, including standards, training phases, evaluations, documentation, and remedial-training processes.
Oversee selection, training, and evaluation of Field Training Officers; review recruit progress, extensions, remediation plans, and recommendations for completion or separation.
Plan and oversee the annual training program, including in-service training, mandatory State training, firearms qualifications, and required certifications.
Maintain the training calendar; coordinate instructors, facilities, lesson plans, course approvals, registrations, and training expenditures; and document employee training and certification expiration dates.
Identify training needs using evaluations, use-of-force reviews, policy and legal changes, and operational trends; coordinate remedial training and evaluate outside training requests.
Serve as liaison between the department and police cadets attending Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).
Serve as the primary administrative liaison, or supervise designated administrators, for Axon systems, including body-worn cameras, TASER devices, software, user access, and digital evidence functions.
Oversee departmental access to investigative and intelligence systems, including TLO and ROCIC, and manage user accounts, permissions, audits, and compliance with user agreements.
Coordinate with vendors, City IT personnel, and State and Federal agencies regarding system access, maintenance, security, and upgrades; ensure suspected misuse is promptly addressed.
Administer the reserve officer program and ensure required certifications, training, firearms qualifications, readiness standards, assignments, and supervision are maintained.
Oversee quartermaster operations, including the purchasing, inventory, issuance, inspection, replacement, and disposal of uniforms, duty and safety equipment, and supplies; establish equipment standards and replacement schedules.
Oversee the police vehicle fleet, coordinating assignments, inspections, maintenance, repairs, equipment installation, replacement planning, and fleet records.
Coordinate purchasing and budget requests with command staff, Finance, vendors, and repair facilities; recommend vehicle and equipment specifications and long-term needs.
Plan and coordinate law enforcement operations for festivals, parades, demonstrations, races, dignitary visits, and other special events.
Develop special-event operational plans covering staffing, command structure, traffic control, pedestrian safety, communications, emergency access, security, and contingencies, consistent with constitutional and legal requirements.
Coordinate with event organizers, City departments, emergency services, and outside agencies; conduct briefings and after-action reviews.
Fill patrol supervisory, watch commander, or operational assignments as needed due to staffing shortages, leave, major incidents, or special events.
Respond to calls for service, provide backup on serious calls, make arrests, serve legal process, collect evidence, and prepare reports when necessary.
Provide leadership during critical incidents and emergencies, assume incident command when designated, and remain available for call-back.
Assist with developing and implementing departmental policies, procedures, general orders, and operational plans.
Prepare administrative reports, statistical summaries, program evaluations, and budget requests, and monitor expenditures for assigned programs.
Participate in selection and promotional processes, background investigations, and internal administrative investigations as assigned.
Receive and respond to complaints involving assigned units, serve on committees and project teams, coordinate special projects, and perform related duties as required.