Police Lieutenant jobs in Las Cruces, NM

POSITION DESCRIPTON

Class Title: POLICE LIEUTENANT- COMMANDER

FIELD OPERATIONS

Department: Police Department Status: Classified

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position performs administrative and professional work in assisting the Chief of Police with all phases relating to managing patrol and investigative services operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This employee will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/GIVEN:

Directly supervises Sergeants and in the absence of a Sergeant, over all subordinate officers to include those responsible for investigative operations. During the absence of the Deputy Chief of Police--Operations will exercise direct supervision over the Animal Shelter Supervisor and Animal Control Officers (Field Operations) and general supervision over shelter support staff, and also fulfill other duties and responsibilities customarily assigned to the Deputy Chief of Police—Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· As directed by the Chief of Police, or in the absence of both the Chief of Police and the Deputy Chief—Operations, will assume duties of Chief of Police.

• As necessary, assists in the planning, organizing, assigning, coordination and inspection of the Police Department activities.

· Inspects the department to determine efficiency of operation, adherence to orders, policies and regulations.

• Plans, organizes, leads, and controls all aspects relating to patrol and investigative services operations.
• As tasked by the Chief of Police will assist in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the department’s Community-Oriented Policing (Community Based Policing) effort.

· In the absence of the Deputy Chief of Police--Operations, or as directed by the Chief of Police, will conduct oversight of Animal Shelter and Animal Control—Field Operations.

· In the absence of the Deputy Chief of Police--Operations may be tasked by the Chief of Police to assist with budgetary, emergency management, and New Mexico Law Enforcement Accreditation

· Interprets departmental rules, regulations and policies to employees.

· Maintains unity of command and coordinates efforts of all personnel within the scope of responsibilities contained herein.

· Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.

The above information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work

performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Training in police science and administration.
• Minimum of two (2) years as a Sergeant.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Thorough knowledge of modem law enforcement approved principles, practices, procedures, techniques, and equipment.

· Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances, department rules and regulations.

· Extensive knowledge of City's geography.

· Considerable skill in the application of advanced police methods and techniques

· Ability to plan, organize, assign, supervise, and inspect personnel of the department.

· Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.

· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to follow and give verbal and written instructions; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public and other agencies.

· Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.

· Ability to properly utilize all tools and equipment necessary to perform the above listed duties and responsibilities.

· Must possess emotional and mental stability

Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:

• Must possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License without record of suspension or revocation in any state
• Ability to meet Department's physical standards and New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy certification;
• Must successfully pass the pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and the post ffer employment medical examination.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

· May be required to maintain liaison with community groups.

· Performs the duties of subordinate personnel as needed.

· Determines how to deploy personnel during emergency responses.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Police car, police radio, radar gun, handgun, and other weapons as required, side handle baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, pager, moving/stationary radar, measuring tapes (roller meter/steel), fire extinguisher, body microphone, VCR, camcorder, television, tape recorders, cameras, first-aid equipment, vests (bullet proof & safety), fingerprint collection kit, evidence collection bags, flashlights, binoculars, and personal computer including word processing software.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.

· The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

· May be exposed to the possibility of personal bodily harm and emotional and mental tension and stress.

· May require arduous physical exertion under rigorous and unusual conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.

· The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, run, jump, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell.

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check, job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

I have read the above Written job description, I understand the demands and expectations of the position described and to the best of my knowledge believe I can perform these duties. I understand that this is a uniformed fulltime position in compliance with FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.59 - $33.52 per hour

Expected hours: 42 per week

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person