LIEUTENANT (POLICE)                                                                 5004

 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

 Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs an important law enforce­ment function involving the operation of a precinct, bureau or section, according to established procedures and policies of the Police Department.  Responsibilities include assigning officers to their posts, evaluating their work performance, and instructing them in new and approved police methods.  The incumbent performs both technical and administrative duties.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Directs the activities of patrol forces, sections or headquarters commands during an assigned shift;

          Assigns tasks to subordinates and reviews operations;

          Gives instructions to subordinate officers as to methods of correcting faults;

          Directs raids and makes arrests;

          Directs police activities at riots, serious crimes, fires or unusual disorders;

          Investigates crimes where unusual and/or difficult law enforcement problems are likely to occur;

          Prepares complex federal and state clerical reports of the activities of the police department;

          Investigates complaints regarding activities of the Police Department;

          Takes charge of the unit in the absence of the bureau or section commander;

          Dispenses information to the public regarding departmental policies and methods.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

 Thorough knowledge of approved practices of police work; thorough knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances; skill in the use and care of firearms; ability to operate radio equipment; ability to lead and direct subordinate officers; ability to deal courteously, but firmly, with the general public; ability to make oral and written reports; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          PROMOTIONAL

          Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Sergeant (Police).

 

 

 

R03/18/08

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive