POLICE LIEUTENANT

The Police Lieutenant is a sworn managerial and supervisory position. The Lieutenant is expected to perform a full range of duties including:

  • Review of all major crime reports
  • Review of staff reports
  • Internal Affairs
  • Investigations Unit
  • Emergency services
  • Budget reports
  • Command the Operations and/or Administrative Services Divisions.

The Police Lieutenant position also involves various meetings with City and County officials, as well as assisting with the many goals and objectives of the police department.

Typical of most executive and command level assignments, this position is difficult to succeed in if one is not organized, focused, and motivated to take on the demanding challenges of the job.