Police Lieutenant en City of Glendale (AZ), AZ

About the Department

The starting salary for this position is $174,387.52 per year.  

Lieutenants also receive bi-annual payments of $1,200 ($2,400 annually) for uniforms and special safety equipment, a take home vehicle, and this position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime.

IMPORTANT NOTE

All candidates must submit a copy of their resume with their application for Police Lieutenant. 
Applications submitted without an attached resume may be considered incomplete and removed from the process. 

Important Note Regarding the Bachelor’s Degree Requirement

Candidates who are working towards their bachelor’s degree may test in this year's Lieutenant process. To qualify, you must be able to document the completion of at least 100 credit hours and have an expected degree completion date within 12 months.

Candidates selected under this provision will be subject to the following requirements:

• Required to complete a review period until the degree has been completed, but no longer than 12 months.  Periodic check ins during the review period will be required to ensure progress towards degree completion.  Upon attainment of the degree, verified by Personnel Management, the candidate will be removed from the review period.
• In the event the bachelor’s degree is not obtained during the review period, the candidate will be returned to the rank of Sergeant at the pay step and seniority they held when they were promoted, but not any assignment they were in at the time of promotion.

Following the testing process, a feedback session(s) will be made available to participants in the testing process.

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Position Duties

1. Plans, coordinates, directs, and evaluates the activities and staff of a major unit or section of a division, or sworn and/or non-sworn personnel assigned to a shift within the Police Department; directs field operations throughout the course of the shift.
2. Responds to major crime scenes and takes command when appropriate
3. Monitors, supervises, and occasionally participates in pursuits and other situations requiring criminal apprehension.
4. Assists with surveillance and the service of search warrants.
5. Participates in the development and implementation of unit, division, and departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
6. Monitors the practices and procedures of the undercover units for compliance with regulations.
7. Sets up and coordinates the Use of Force Board.
8. Investigates and resolves citizen complaints and special problems.
9. Participates in the procedures for the hiring and promotion of personnel.
10. Coordinates the training, activities, staff, response, and operations of the Emergency Response Unit.
11. Plans and coordinate daily line-ups.
12. Selects, trains, and monitors the activities of field training officers.
13. Advises management of special enforcement problems and monitors follow-up.
14. Conducts internal investigations, and/or assigns supervisory designee to assist with internal investigations.
15. Researches and prepares statistical reports on unit and shift activities and operations; enters data into computerized data entry and retrieval systems.
16. Plans, organizes, and reviews undercover narcotic and surveillance operations.
17. Develops and reviews special programs, such as the department's participation in intra-government and charitable projects.
18. Assists in the preparation of the unit's budget and monitors expenditures.
19. Recommends disciplinary and meritorious action on subordinate officers.
20. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates emergency management techniques with other shift officers and the Fire Department.
21. Supervises and assists in the coordination of an assigned sector, focused on community oriented policing issues.
22. Acts as a liaison between management and patrol personnel.
23. Acts in the absence of the division Commander.
24. Serves as an operational area liaison with other law enforcement agencies.
25. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors:
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, management, or a related field and two years' experience as a Police Sergeant.

Knowledge of:

Applying in this recruitment does not preclude you from applying in other City of Glendale recruitments. If you are not selected for this position, you would need to reapply to receive consideration. Candidates will be notified by email of their standing in the recruitment process, including any limitations on reapplication.

Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.

Applicants may obtain a copy of the City of Glendale's EEOP Utilization Report here or upon request from the City of Glendale's Human Resources & Risk Management Office.