Police Lieutenant

City of Dayton • Dayton, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

A Police Lieutenant directly supervises subordinate sworn and civilian police employees and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
• 5 years of accredited service with the Dayton Police Department.
• 2 years MUST be in the rank of Police Sergeant immediately prior to the date of this promotional examination.
• Must be OPOTA certified at time of appointment and maintain thereafter.
• Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter.
• Must currently hold the rank of Police Sergeant with the Dayton Police Department.
• Must have 2 years of consecutive service in the rank of Police Sergeant immediately prior to the date of this promotional examination.
• Must have 5 years of accredited service in the Dayton Police Department as of the examination date.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants wishing to receive educational credit must provide documentation of their education to the Director and Chief of Police or their designee by the examination date, October 1, 2026.
• Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises subordinate sworn and civilian police employees.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED