Police Lieutenant jobs in Fairmont, WV

Police Lieutenant supervises a team of police sergeants and other law enforcement support staff. Responsible for officer assignments, patrol operations, and investigations. Being a Police Lieutenant prepares and reviews reports. Ensures all policies and procedures are followed. Additionally, Police Lieutenant coordinates in-service training, staff performance evaluation and development. Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or closely related field. Typically reports to a chief of police or police captain. The Police Lieutenant typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Police Lieutenant typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Police Officer
  • CITY OF WHEELING
  • WHEELING, WV OTHER
  • Job Details

    Job Location:    City of Wheeling - WHEELING, WV
    Position Type:    Full Time
    Education Level:    High School
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed
    Job Shift:    Any

    Description

    Definition: Under supervision of a Police Officer II, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, or the Chief, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work.

    Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

    Tasks:

    Patrols a designated area of the City. Enforces laws and ordinances. Protects life, property and liberty. Prevents crime and apprehends suspects. Answers calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, robberies, assaults, domestic disturbances, civil complaints and related misdemeanors and felonies. Responds to alarms. Investigates complaints. Preserves law and order. Enforces laws. Searches, inspects, transports and take custody of prisoners. May secure the scene of crime. Conducts preliminary investigations. Obtains witnesses and gathers information. Prepares detailed reports. Works with citizens to solve neighborhood concerns. Appears and testifies in court. May make presentations to citizen groups on public safety issues. Participates in and aids special programs. Performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. Performs other duties as assigned.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:

    • Knowledge of police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, accident investigation, and criminal investigation and identification techniques.
    • Knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the seizure and preservation of evidence.
    • Knowledge of traffic law.
    • Knowledge of proper police actions and responses in a variety of setting and situations.
    • Knowledge of self-defense tactics.
    • Knowledge of first aid principles, practices and techniques for both the ill and injured.
    • Knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques.
    • Skill in identifying potential crime situations or traffic hazards and taking preventive action.
    • Skill in analyzing situations quickly and objectively to determine and take emergency action.
    • Skill in testifying in court.
    • Skill in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive reports.
    • Skill in listening well and communicating effectively with employees and members of the public having varying education, socioeconomic status, and values.
    • Skill in establishing and maintaining a positive relationship between the community and the police department to address crime and public disorder problems.

    Materials and Equipment:

    West Virginia State Code Wheeling City Code U.S. Constitution Automobile Computer

    Standard Operating Procedures Standard Office Equipment Surveillance and Law Enforcement Tools/Equipment

    Hand Weapons (gun, baton, hand cuffs, etc.)

    Mental and Physical Abilities: Mental work efforts involve considerable interpretation, application and enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, polices, and procedures requiring independent decisions and assuming responsibility which could have significant impact on the City’s legal and financial status and the ability to maintain composure during emergency situations. Physical requirements include the ability to restrain and subdue suspects, ability to move heavy (over 100 lbs) materials on occasion, ability to safety operate an automobile at high rates of speed, ability to walk/run on uneven or obstructed surfaces, and the ability to shoot a gun with accuracy.

    Working Conditions: Work involves long periods of time patrolling designated areas of the City and observing activities to provide protective and safety services to the residents with occasional, brief periods of intense physical and mental interaction with suspects, criminals, and victims.

    Qualifications


    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Applicants must be a citizen of the United States.
    • Applicants must be 18-40 years of age.
    • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.

    RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

    Must become a bona-fide resident, living within 45 miles driving distance from the City of Wheeling Central Offices located at 1500 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV within six (6) months of employment.

    SALARY: Starting salary $52,249.60 plus benefits.

    The probationary exam will be givenon April 27, 2024, at 9am at the new Police Department, 2115 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV 26003. Applicants are encouraged to wear sportswear that is comfortable enough to complete the physical testing and run. Following successful completion of the physical assessment and run, applicants will be invited to complete the required written examination on the same day.

  • 16 Days Ago

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Campus Police Officers - University Police Department
  • West Virginia University
  • Morgantown, WV FULL_TIME
  • Description The University Police Department at West Virginia University is seeking applications for Campus Police Officer positions to advance WVU's commitment to our values of Service, Curiosity, Re...
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VA Police Officer Psychologist
  • Ladgov Corporation
  • Clarksburg, WV PART_TIME
  • Job Title: VA Police Officer PsychologistJob Location: Louis A. Johnson VAMC, Clarksburg, WV.Job Description:The VA Police Officer Psychologist is responsible for conducting comprehensive psychologica...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Army Military Police (31B)
  • ArmyRec Bridgeport
  • Fairmont, WV FULL_TIME
  • As a part of a team of soldiers, you secure your future with a career in the Active Duty Army (full-time), pay for college, guaranteed healthcare with family benefits. You gain leadership skills, coll...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Extended Police Officer Pool Posting
  • Ohio University
  • Athens, OH FULL_TIME
  • Please see Special Instructions for more details. Ohio University is currently accepting applications for Police Officer to create an Eligibility List that will be used to fill approved vacancies thro...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Security Operations Manager (SOC Manager)
  • Alpha Omega Integration
  • Fairmont, WV
  • Alpha Omega Integration LLC is an award-winning Federal IT Solutions provider. Since its inception in September 2016, we...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cyber Detection Engineer
  • Leidos
  • Fairmont, WV
  • Description Leidos is looking for a senior Cyber Detection Engineer Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC)...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Correctional Officer
  • West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
  • Grafton, WV
  • Correctional Officer Pay Rate: $40,000 - $53,000 The State of West Virginia is hiring for three jobs: Correctional Offic...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Correctional Officer
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Hazelton, WV
  • Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Correctional Officer
  • West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
  • Salem, WV
  • Correctional Officer Pay Rate: $40,000 - $53,000 The State of West Virginia is hiring for three jobs: Correctional Offic...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Correctional Officer
  • West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
  • Belington, WV
  • Correctional Officer Pay Rate: $40,000 - $53,000 The State of West Virginia is hiring for three jobs: Correctional Offic...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Operations & Engineering Manager
  • Leidos
  • Fairmont, WV
  • Description Leidos has an immediate need for a Security Operations and Engineering Manager to support our National Ocean...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Facility Security Officer (FSO) / Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)
  • Leidos
  • Morgantown, WV
  • Description Leidos has a career opening for a Facility Security Officer (FSO) / Contractor Program Security Officer (CPS...
  • 3/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

Fairmont is a city in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 18,704 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Marion County. The Tygart Valley River and the West Fork River join in Fairmont to form the Monongahela River. Buffalo Creek, a tributary of the Monongahela River, flows through the northern part of the city. According to the US Army Corp of engineers, Fairmont, West Virginia, is the port city farthest from the ocean (2,085 miles) via an inland waterway. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.00 square miles (23.31 km2),...
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Fairmont, West Virginia area prices
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