University Police Lieutenant - University Police Department, Northern Command

University of Nevada Reno•Reno, NV

About The Position

University Police Department-Northern Command is recruiting for a University Police Lieutenant with strong leadership and interpersonal skills to work with multiple stakeholders. Duties Include Manages a specific division of the police department, such as operations, crime prevention, or administration; relaying orders and messages from superior. Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, enforcement of intern al procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity, performance and positive culture. Participates as a member of various committees, including departmental hiring and promotion, and may assist in developing and communicating departmental operating procedures. Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies. Reviews police reports and logbooks to ascertain that information is recorded in conformance with regulations; determines the need for follow- up; determines appropriate distribution throughout the campus community. Assists subordinates in performance of duties; reviews cases with subordinates as appropriate, and provides guidance and direction.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two (2) years of experience comparable to the University Police Sergeant which included supervising police personnel, scheduling and assigning work, and appraising work performance of police personnel; OR An Associate of Arts degree or equivalent coursework from an accredited university or college in criminal justice, police science, psychology, or closely related field, and one (1) year of experience as described above.
Basic Nevada Police Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certification
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this class have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Applicants must be willing to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Manages a specific division of the police department, such as operations, crime prevention, or administration; relaying orders and messages from superior.
Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, enforcement of intern al procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity, performance and positive culture.
Participates as a member of various committees, including departmental hiring and promotion, and may assist in developing and communicating departmental operating procedures.
Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies.
Reviews police reports and logbooks to ascertain that information is recorded in conformance with regulations; determines the need for follow- up; determines appropriate distribution throughout the campus community.
Assists subordinates in performance of duties; reviews cases with subordinates as appropriate, and provides guidance and direction.

Benefits

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees.
SEC Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program