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| Job Title: | Police Lieutenant |
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| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
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$21.41 - $26.29 Hourly $44,532.80 - $54,683.20 Annually |
| Job Type: | Full-Time |
| Location: | Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia |
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| The purpose of this classification is to supervise and perform technical and administrative/specialized duties within an assigned division overseeing the functions and operations associated with protecting life and property, responding to the needs of the general public, deterring criminal activity within the community, enforcing all city statutes, ordinances and the laws and regulations of the state, and performing investigations, special details, and specific assignments. | |
| Duties: | |
| The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Supervises and directs daily activities of assigned unit; assists officers with complex situations or cases; distributes information and relays special instructions received during a watch. Supervises and conducts internal investigations and staff inspections as required; investigates complaints against department personnel; makes disciplinary decisions and executes actions. Delegates investigations, patrols, special assignments, or other shift tasks to subordinate personnel; schedules and coordinates in-service training; approves vacations and leave time; adjusts schedules, staffing, and/or authorizes overtime to ensure adequate manpower at all times; interviews applicants. Establishes goals for employees; instructs and directs subordinates regarding proper procedures and protocol of the department; inspects personnel for compliance with guidelines, uniform requirements, and other departmental regulations. Enforces all city and state codes, ordinances, laws and regulations in order to protect life and property and to prevent crime and promote security. Monitors radio transmissions to ensure all calls are answered; responds to scene of subordinates' calls to answer questions, authorize actions, take control of situation, monitor officers' performance, and serve as a back-up unit. Identifies patterns and trends in crime activity by collecting and reviewing data; develops and implements strategy to manage same; reviews and analyzes action plan. Supervises patrols of city streets, parks, neighborhoods, and businesses to ensure security of community; responds to alarms; may perform functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to include directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid, and managing dangerous situations; interacts with emergency medical technician (EMT) teams. Conducts, monitors, and/or oversees details and progress of investigations into criminal activity and at crime scenes; interviews and obtains statements from victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informants; processes crime scenes. Identifies suspects; conducts surveillance on subjects and monitors conversations; pursues leads/information obtained from witnesses; determines reliability of information and probable cause; interrogates suspected individuals; organizes and conducts photographic and identification line-ups. Develops analyses of information to formulate supportable conclusions; obtains substantial amounts of relevant information; gathers supporting evidence. Approves, obtains, and executes warrants; processes evidence and property; serves subpoenas; documents case information and prepares case files. Assists District Attorney in the prosecution of major cases; appears in court to present evidence and testimony. Identifies illegal drugs and hazardous materials; maintains knowledge of prescription drugs. Acts as detail officer to oversee specific tasks as assigned; advises supervisors regarding status of major cases and critical incidents/situations; provides information to the news media. Performs other duties including investigating accidents and reported crimes, interviewing citizens, conducting searches, pursuing fleeing and subduing resisting suspects, effecting arrests, and processing and transporting prisoners. Enters/retrieves data to/from computer system including stolen property, investigation data, personal and criminal records checks, arrest and wanted persons information, and background and history information; reviews crime statistics. Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information by telephone or in person from citizens, officers, employees, superiors, and various other individuals; investigates complaints against subordinates. Exchanges information with dispatchers, attorneys, court personnel, fire and EMT personnel, medical examiner, medical professionals, and other departments and agencies. Prepares annual budget for unit(s); monitors unit expenditures for fiscal compliance. Reviews documents processed by subordinates to ensure accuracy; reviews previously assigned cases with officers; discusses errors and recommends methods for corrective action; provides technical assistance as needed. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations. Schedules and conducts shift meetings; attends supervisory meetings, seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate; may serve on panels, boards, and/or committees. Composes, prepares, reviews, and/or approves a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and various other documents associated with responsibilities of this position; prepares and maintains files and administrative records. Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and their officers or representatives when activities are related to investigations within city jurisdiction. Performs special operations/detail activities such as special response team (SRT), covert surveillance, drug task force, DUI task force, negotiations, juvenile, gang unit, narcotics, environmental protection, training, teaching, and/or others as assigned. Assists with interdepartmental duties and city activities as needed which may include working within school zones, directing traffic, providing security at city social events and athletic activities, special escorts, crowd/riot control, or other special assignments. Establishes and maintains positive public relations; attends community meetings; assists with community activities, programs, and crime prevention; may promote and participate in DARE program. Maintains and oversees maintenance of law enforcement vehicle; requests service and/or repairs as needed; maintains weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition. Answers the telephone; provides information, advice and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or direct calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary. Substitutes for supervisor and/or co-workers in temporary absence of same; performs other administrative tasks as assigned. Performs other related duties as required. |
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| Qualifications: | |
| High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor Degree desired. Must meet all promotional eligibility requirements to include two (2) years of continuous satisfactory service in the Albany Police Department as a Sergeant or one (1) year of continuous satisfactory service in the Albany Police Department as a Sergeant with a four (4) year college degree. A four (4) year college degree or twelve (12) years of law enforcement experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job. Must be at least 21-years of age. Must be a U.S. Citizen or resident status. Must be Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified as a law enforcement officer within twelve (12) months of appointment. Must meet departmental qualifications to operate a firearm. Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license. | |
| Other Information: | |
Please answer EACH question in its entirety and verify that your application includes the following information: |
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The City of Albany is an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer. Our objective is to recruit, hire, train,
and promote the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran's status.
