The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of routine
and complex public safety work in the administration of the Police
Department. This position is responsible for the supervision of the
Patrol Division, investigations, traffic regulations, and related
enforcement activities. This position serves under the supervision
of the Police Captain. It directly supports the Chief of Police in
the management of the Police Department.
The Police Lieutenant:
A.
Exercises general supervision over all subordinate officers.
B.
Is responsible for background investigations, testing and field training
of officers; may make day-to-day police assignments and reviews police-related
reports prepared by subordinates; participates in the hiring process.
C.
Is responsible for grant writing; reviews, evaluates and develops
programs, policies and procedures for various departmental operations.
D.
Shall conduct Internal Affairs investigations and initiates and recommends
disciplinary actions to maintain departmental discipline; and oversees
the conduct and general behavior of assigned personnel.
E.
Makes recommendations of retention or dismissal of probationary employees.
F.
Monitors and observes patrol or investigative activities to ensure
that conduct and performance conforms to standard operating procedures
(SOP).
G.
Prepares and submits periodic reports to the Police Chief regarding
the Department's activities and prepares a variety of other reports
as appropriate; may be assigned to meet with elected officials, community
and business representatives and the general public.
H.
Ensures that laws and ordinances are enforced and that the public
peace and safety are maintained; analyzes and recommends improvements
to equipment and facilities as needed.
I.
Will be required to respond to major incidents to handle the release
of information as it becomes necessary in the public's best interest.
J.
Will complete any other duties as required by the Captain or Chief.
K.
Performs all duties identified above in the best interest of the
Village.
The work schedule is 40 hours per week.
The minimum requirements for the Police Lieutenant are:
A.
High school graduation or GED.
B.
Two years of college or vocational school degree in political science;
law enforcement; criminal justice or two years of related field experience.
C.
Graduation from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.
D.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend complex reports, correspondence,
manuals, rules and regulations; ability to communicate in a one-on-one
situation and establish and maintain effective working relationships
with subordinates, peers, supervisors, elected officials and the general
public.
E.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making
decisions.
F.
Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures,
techniques and equipment; considerable knowledge of applicable laws,
ordinances and Department rules and regulations.
G.
Ability to manage and supervise subordinate personnel.
H.
Ability to meet and maintain the Department's physical standards.
A.
Work also involves patrolling the area for the purpose of preventing
and discovering crimes. Most of the time, this position does not require
heavy physical activity. However, the Police Lieutenant needs to be
able to respond actively to any situation in which the public or he/she
may be in danger. The Police Lieutenant is required to pass a physical
agility test similar to the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy test.
B.
The Police Lieutenant must be able to walk, climb, crawl, stand,
sit, crouch, lay, kneel, bend, twist/rotate, carry, reach, work with
arms extended, arms bent, push/pull up to 50 pounds, lift. The position
requires hand movement of gross dexterity, grasp, speed, bilateral
coordination, and eye/hand coordination. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
focus.
C.
The Police Lieutenant may be required to work in extreme cold, extreme
hot and extreme wet and humid temperatures.
A.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between
the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer
as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
B.
There will be a twelve-month probationary period. At this time, an
evaluation of job performance will be conducted and discussed with
the employee. Following the evaluation, the employee will either be
made a regular employee, be allowed to continue on probationary period
(not to exceed 13 months) or be terminated based on evaluation results
as appropriate.
