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City of Redondo Beach Approved:
Class Specification CC-1302-012
POLICE LIEUTENANT
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Police Chief, and as a member of the management team, performs management responsibilities over assigned divisions; manages and participates in patrol, criminal investigations, administrative services, or special project duties; assumes responsibility for assigned special programs, projects, department-wide functions or activities with other agencies; performs a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to a primary or collateral assignment. Performs work under general instructions, but within established policies and procedures; performs related duties as required to achieve successful results in support of the City’s mission, goals, policies and objectives.
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
This position is accountable as a supervisor and management team member to perform administrative, operational, and support duties and services including but not limited to:
• Performs management level police work for an assigned division and ancillary assignments. • Provides initiative as a leader to achieve positive, timely results for the organization; manages, plans, prioritizes, assigns, and evaluates the work of personnel. • Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Department and assigned division; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures.
• Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan, strategic plan, and performance measures for the assigned division or command; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Plans for and coordinates responses to significant pre-planned events and emergency incidents on a Citywide basis and unusual occurrences including natural disasters, demonstrations, marches, rallies, dignitary visits, and other similar events. • Works irregular hours including days, evenings and nights including weekends and holidays; must be available for call-back and automatic return to work with a reasonable response time during off-duty hours for major emergencies, disasters, critical incidents and as otherwise required. • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and works cooperatively with coworkers, other members of the management team, City staff and the community. • Acts as a Bureau Commander in the Captain’s absence.
• Performs the duties, responsibilities and expectations of the police sergeant and police officer classifications when required.
• Participates in on-call duty command status as assigned; provides direction and exercises good judgment in the evaluation of received information; makes additional notifications as appropriate. • Conducts audits and inspections of various activities within the Department. 2 | P a g e – P o l i c e L i e u t e n a n t
• Responds to major incidents reported to the Police Department; comprehends the Incident Command System/Standardized Emergency Management System (ICS/SEMS/NIMS); may self assign as the Incident Commander as needed for the situation; ensures the safety of responders and others, the achievement of tactical objectives and the efficient use of resources. • Performs duties in conformance with Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances and takes appropriate law enforcement action; interprets and applies laws, regulations, policies, procedures and precedents firmly, courteously, tactfully and impartially to achieve successful results in support of the Department’s mission, goals, and objectives. • Keeps the Chief of Police and other Command Staff members informed of current conditions within the Department including morale, problem areas and suggestions from subordinate personnel.
• Reviews reports for sufficiency, accuracy, and professionalism; makes recommendations. • Communicates clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with the public and fellow employees; prepares well written reports and makes effective presentations. • Conducts regular performance evaluations of personnel; gives frequent and specific feedback about personnel performance; holds co-workers accountable for doing their jobs and celebrates accomplishments and successes.
• Receives, records and investigates complaints by citizens and others about department personnel.
• Coaches, trains, and mentors for professional success. • Recommends, implements and maintains discipline and ensures adherence to Police Department and City rules and policies.
• Coordinates assigned police activities with those of other divisions, City departments, and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to a Police Captain; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the department budget; reviews, evaluates and develops programs, policies and procedures for department operations. • Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the law enforcement field.
• Delivers outstanding internal and external customer service, communicates effectively orally and in writing with the public and fellow employees; solves problems and supports the City’s mission, policies, goals, and objectives.
• Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements. • Works cooperatively with personnel, co-workers and the management team; exercises tact, selfrestraint and good judgment; takes initiative to achieve positive, timely results for the organization with diplomatic skills and ethical conduct.
• Supports the City’s mission, goals, policies and objectives; delivers outstanding internal and external customer service; solves problems and communicates effectively with the public and fellow employees.
• Supports the City’s corporate values of: openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; outstanding customer service; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal responsibility. 3 | P a g e – P o l i c e L i e u t e n a n t
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
CLASSIFICATION
The position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is a member of the classified service.
QUALIFICATIONS
The position’s expected competencies are to provide sound decision making skills and critical thinking to professional recommendations, decisions and completed staff work. The position also requires the initiative to achieve positive, timely results for the organization while maintaining interpersonal, customer service, diplomatic skills and ethical conduct. The results of the applicant’s last annual performance evaluation will be considered.
The applicant must:
• Possess five years of full-time recent peace officer experience from a California POST, or equivalent, police agency performing as a designated peace officer as defined in the California statutes in the City of Redondo Beach or in an equivalent police agency. • Possess two years of full-time Police Sergeant experience with the Redondo Beach Police Department
• Possess and maintain a valid California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Certificate upon appointment to the position. • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university or have completed the POST Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI). • Possess 60 POST approved units or meet the requirements to possess a POST Intermediate Certificate.
• Possess a valid Class C California operator's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Complete the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training management training course successfully within one year of the promotion date. • Be a United States citizen or a resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship.
Possession of a POST Supervisory Certificate is highly desirable.
Bilingual skills in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, German, and other languages are highly desirable.
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of modern police leadership/administration/supervision. • Federal, state and local laws and court decisions.
• Policies, procedures and regulations of the Police Department and the City. • Proper English grammar, spelling and vocabulary.
• Use and care of firearms, chemical agents and other weapons. • City geography including streets, parks, schools and critical facilities. • Methods and techniques of public relations.
• Principles of customer service.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. 4 | P a g e – P o l i c e L i e u t e n a n t
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers. • Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions. • Principles and practices of personnel management and labor relations.
Ability to:
• Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. • Work shifts, weekends and/or holidays.
• Work under hostile, stressful, or hazardous conditions for long periods of time. • Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of assigned staff. • Train, mentor, and coach personnel.
• Supervise and conduct sensitive investigations.
• Recommend improvements in departmental operations and in the rules, regulations, and policies governing the department.
• Wear a department approved uniform.
• Interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies. • Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action. • Interpret and apply laws and regulations.
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports. • Use and care for firearms.
• Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and with the general public.
• Provide excellent customer service; demonstrate a strong work ethic.
Due to the sensitive nature, high security environment, and value of property and evidence, lateral candidates shall pass the designated City examinations prior to being given a conditional offer of employment.
The position requires meeting the physical employment standards for the position.
Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments.
Job description statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees and is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
It is the policy of the Redondo Beach Police Department that tattoos, body scarification, body branding and other forms of body art and body piercing on employees shall not be visible while on duty or when representing the department in an off duty capacity.