Police Lieutenant

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates police services and security coverage for all properties.
• Supervises the Police Services section or the Support Services section as assigned.
• Reviews CAD entries, incident reports, and other documentation for appropriate follow-up.
• Reviews incoming reports to disseminate to other campus partners.
• Coordinates department training programs.
• Supervises staff assigned to the institution's Clery Act Compliance program and is responsible for the development and implementation of the institution's Clery compliance policies and procedures.
• Assists with the preparation, publishing, and distribution of the Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report.
• Serves on institutional committees representing the interests of the department.
• Assists in developing UPD policies and procedures.
• Assists in preparing operating budgets and performs ongoing budget analysis.
• Prepares and provides various reports to the Chief of Police.
• Advises law enforcement personnel regarding new laws, regulations, procedures, and assignments.
• Serves as law enforcement liaison with outside law enforcement and other regulatory agencies.
• Prepares administrative reports.
• Conducts background and other internal personnel investigations.
• Serves as essential personnel and provides assistance in the event of an emergency on campus.

Other Duties:

• Pursues, apprehends, and arrests law violators or suspected law violators.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either seven years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, an Associate's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• 60 credit hours of degree-seeking coursework.
• Must meet the requirements of chapter 943.13 F.S.
• Successful completion of background screening requirements.
• Relevant, full-time experience as a law enforcement officer or sworn investigative officer.
• Valid driver's license.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree earned from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice or closely related field.
• 7 Years relevant, full-time experience as a sergeant or higher.
• Experience with budgeting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Experience with Clery Compliance and preparation, publishing, and distribution of the Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report.
• Experience operating personal computers with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of budget control principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate personal computers and learn new applications and systems.
• Knowledge of Clery Compliance and the preparation, publishing, and distribution of the Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report.
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.
• Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance, and motivation.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures consistently.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.

Salary: $80,000 to negotiable.