Lady Lake - Police Lieutenant

Job Overview

Department	Lady Lake Police Department
Type	Certified
Job Title	Police Lieutenant
Salary	$82,243.20 to $148,033.60
Contact	tdelee@ladylake.org
Location	Lady Lake, FL

Job Announcement

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

TOWN OF LADY LAKE, FLORIDA

TITLE

Police Lieutenant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for supervisory, administrative operational police work in developing, formulating and implementing departmental programs within the patrol division of the department.

SALARY

This position pays an hourly rate of $39.54- $71.17. It is a non-exempt position.

BENEFITS

The Town provides 100% paid employee health insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance. The Town also provides 50% paid dependent health insurance, Police Pension, paid time off, and paid holidays. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance, short-term disability insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and vision insurance at reduced rates.

CLOSING DATE

This position will remain open until filled.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the patrol and/or investigations division such as road patrol functions, interacts with records and communications sections of the department, and various administrative functions as determined by the Chief of Police.
1. 2. Assist in formulating standard operating procedures manual and revision of departmental policies.
1. 3. Assists in the preparation of the budget for expenditures and equipment.
1. 4. Responsible for departmental inventory control process for subordinates assigned to patrol division, personnel administration, special project management and interpretation of ordinances, statutes, rules and policies.
1. 5. Assists superiors with goals and objectives, planning, policy and procedures development, assignments and schedules; acts for superiors in their absence.
1. 6. Assists, assigns and supervises employees in the division to which assigned.
1. 7. Enforces Department Rules and Regulations through supervision of personnel and the overall operation of the department.
1. 8. Explains and interprets general and special orders. Receives, reviews and approves all department reports to be sent to the Chief.
1. 9. Conducts regular evaluations of personnel. Maintains discipline by inspection, evaluation, counseling and enforcement of rules and regulations. Has authority to issue disciplinary action as directed by the Town and Department Manual.
1. 10. Represents the department at public or civic meetings as assigned.
1. 11. Responds to and coordinates major incidents and/or disturbances.
1. 12. Investigates complaints of an internal nature
3. 13. Coordinates with the Chief, Deputy Chief and administrative support staff.
1. 14. Performs all duties of a police officer as needed.
1. 15. Counsels and advises subordinate employees within the patrol division relative to the more complex and technical problems of police work.
1. 16. Encourages and recommends training and personal development needs of subordinate employees within the patrol division.
1. 17. Reviews and analyzes operating effectiveness of patrol division and recommends changes in methods and procedures to improve efficiency.
1. 18. Effects cooperation with other departmental units and with other law enforcement agencies.
1. 19. Assists the Chief in developing and maintaining community liaison and community relations programs.
1. 20. Assist in the department’s hiring selection process.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1.Bachelor’s Degree preferred or any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the Town.
2.Graduation from FBI NA or Southern Police Institute Command Officers Development Course preferred
3.Minimum of ten (10) years of continuous experience in law enforcement.
4.Minimum of five (5) years in a law enforcement command level position with a municipal police agency.

CERTIFICATIONS

1.Florida Law Enforcement Certification.
2.Valid Florida Driver’s License and clean driving record.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

1. Must be able to operate a personal computer.
2. Lift (up to 15 pounds) to heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying.
3. Endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and endure periods of duty under unfavorable and life-threatening situations.
4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
5. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
6. Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
7. Depth perception.
8. Distinguish colors.
9. Standing for extended periods of time.
10. Reaching, climbing, pulling, pushing, walking, crawling, kneeling, bending, smelling, stooping, jumping and running.
11. Driving a patrol vehicle, possibly at high speeds.

NOTES
All positions are regular full time unless stated otherwise. Employment applications are available upon request for vacant positions. These may be submitted at Town Hall or by fax. Each application must include the position title, and each position requires a separate application. All submitted materials are subject to public disclosure by the Florida Public Records Act. The Town is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Please direct questions regarding this position to tdelee@ladylake.org

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