Police Lieutenant

Police Lieutenant

The Verona Police and Fire Commission is now accepting applications to fill a Police Lieutenant vacancy created by a well-earned retirement a true testament to the career longevity our department offers! This is a promotional process open to both internal and external candidates. If you're a dedicated leader looking to make a lasting impact in a supportive and professional environment, Verona is where you can build and finish your career.

The rank of Lieutenant is a management position with operational responsibilities for a specific organizational component within the department (i.e., Support Services, Investigative Services, Police / School Liaison, Court Services, etc.) under the general direction of the Chief of Police. Operational responsibilities shall involve the direct command of subordinates beyond the supervisory level. A Lieutenant is responsible for planning, budgeting, and directing the operations of the assigned organizational component. Field operations is normally supervised by a supervisory officer; however, a Lieutenant has the duty to assume direct command of a situation when he / she is the ranking officer present, and the situation warrants. A Lieutenant is expected to perform management functions without direct supervision and to effectively utilize a first line supervisor.

When a Lieutenant is the ranking officer in the department, he / she also assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Chief of Police when appropriate. Similarly, when no supervisory officer (Sergeant) is present, he / she will assume the duties of a supervisor. The job of a Lieutenant of Police is considered a command level position which involves the use of independent judgement in planning, directing, and commanding the activities, personnel, and policy development of the department.

A Lieutenant shall have the authority to schedule and / or assign duties, overtime, sick leave, administrative leave, compensatory leave, vacation leave, holiday leave, or grant final approval of those actions in the absence of a supervisor. A Lieutenant shall have authority to take disciplinary action against subordinate officers, to include oral and written disciplinary warnings, transfer and / or re-assignment and to issue orders of suspension not exceeding ten days. A Lieutenant shall have the authority to represent the Chief of Police in adjusting subordinate grievances.

This job has the day-to-day operational command over all personnel both subordinate and supervisory, and is responsible for the efficient and effective accomplishment of the following functions : Staff training and development; Department property management; Criminal investigations; Crime scene and evidence management; Internal Affairs Investigations, to include officer misconduct; Criminal identification; Intelligence and criminal analysis; Special investigations; Court services; Youth services; Police school / liaison, and other responsibilities as may be outlined in greater detail in other written directives.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED :

1. Management Functions

1.1 Plan, direct, control and evaluate the work of subordinate personnel.

1.2 Supervise the maintenance of work schedules and related leaves, in the absence of a supervisor.

1.3 Maintain efficiency and discipline within the department.

1.4 Direct the day-to-day activities of personnel.

1.5 Assign cases, monitor workloads and determine departmental priorities.

1.6 Evaluate and approve all incident reports filed by department personnel and ensure timely disposition reports of all cases assigned.

1.7 Maintain confidential administrative service files on all personnel.

1.8 Regularly confer with the Chief of Police on department functions and activity.

1.9 Prepare and submit required monthly reports.

1.10 Conduct staff meetings to provide for exchange of information among officers including crime analysis, intelligence, and investigative strategy.

1.11 Evaluate and take corrective action for departmental problems.

1.12 Plan and coordinate department and community training, experience and certifications as a trainer.

1.13 Prepare portions of the department's annual budget within the assigned organizational component.

1.14 Represent the department at meetings and other public appearances as required.

1.15 Review supervisors' evaluations of subordinates; evaluate supervisors and other personnel under direct command.

1.16 Assume the duties and responsibilities of the Chief of Police; in that capacity to provide general supervision and command over the departmental operations.

1.17 Conducts interviews for the purpose of evaluating and assessing the qualifications of candidates for employment and / or promotion, with the ability to effectively recommend personnel action.

1.18 Develop and manage policy, ensure the enforcement of policies, procedures, directives, rules and orders, as set forth by the Chief of Police.

2. Major Incidents and Investigative Functions

2.1 Respond to major crime scenes to coordinate departmental activity.

2.2 Allocate departmental resources; arrange for mutual aid or specialized assistance, as necessary.

2.3 Develop, approve, and provide for the collection and organization of all investigative reports.

2.4 Develop and disseminate information to the news media as required.

2.5 Provide regular briefings to the Chief of Police and other designated personnel as required.

2.6 Make timely command review and approval of all reports filed.

2.7 Make assignment of reports requiring further investigation.

2.8 Provide supervision over special programs.

2.9 Monitor the status of all departmental investigations.

2.10 Develop specific recommendations and take appropriate action to improve the investigative efficiency and effectiveness of the departmental operation.

2.11 Provide special supervision over drug enforcement activity, and to serve as the department's lead agent for the Suburban Drug Unit of Dane County.

3. Specialized Functions

3.1 Maintain regular communication with the Chief of Police regarding the day-to-day departmental activity.

3.2 Be familiar with area crime trends, crime reporting, and / or data analysis.

3.3 Participate in command and general staff meetings.

3.4 Make specific evaluations of personnel.

3.5 Supervise the training of personnel.

3.6 Ensure the enforcement of policies, procedures, directives, rules, and orders as set forth by proper authority pursuant to established written directive.

3.7 Perform other special assignments and tasks as designated by the Chief of Police.

3.8 Regularly inspect equipment and other departmental property for operational readiness.

3.9 Supervise the collection, analysis and dissemination of intelligence and crime analysis information.

3.10 Maintain working relationships with counterparts in other jurisdictions.

3.11 Develop, implement, and maintain Court Services interaction between the City Attorney and District Attorney, and municipal and circuit court systems.

3.12 Develop, implement, and participate in Youth Services programs and represent the department with youth and social services providers, coordinate juvenile crimes and referrals as well as face-to-face family counseling activities.

3.13 Develop, implement, and coordinate the police / school liaison program.

3.14 Manage records management systems, TraCS, Time System Transactions, social medial platforms, or other IT-related tasks and functions.

3.15 Engage in emergency preparedness and emergency management development and exercising.

3.16 Prepare, apply for, and manage grants, budgets, and property / equipment acquisitions.

This job requires considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of municipal police administration, organization, and operation; considerable knowledge of departmental policies, rules, and regulations; considerable knowledge of principles and procedures of effective training, supervision, and management; and considerable knowledge of municipal, county, state and federal criminal and related laws, ordinances and codes.

Considerable skill in the application of modern principles and practices utilized in general police work and administration; considerable skill in the application of sound techniques of police management and leadership; considerable skill and planning, organizing, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinates; and considerable skill in observing analytically and objectively those assigned organizational components.

Comprehensive skill in reacting quickly and calmly in emergencies; considerable skill in exercising unusual, good judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions; considerable skill in expressing oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; considerable skill in establishing working relationship with other public officials, department members and the public.

The following elements serve to identify the required acceptable experience and qualifications.

1. Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Law Enforcement Certification.

2. Five years' full-time law enforcement experience, and three years' experience as a first-line supervisor at the Verona Police Department or a comparable agency.

3. An Associate Degree (Bachelor's Preferred), preferably in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.

4. Actual and demonstrated management and leadership level experience.

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