Police Lieutenant

Essential Responsibilities: 

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

• Serves as shift leader responsible for a shift of Public Safety and Security Officers.


•  Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.


• Reviews police reports and logbooks to ascertain that information is recorded in conformance with regulations; determines the need for follow-up; determines appropriate distribution throughout the hospital community.


• Monitors Officers’ compliance with Health System and Department policies; coaches, counsels, and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary.


• Oversees morgue activities and processes related to deceased persons, including recordkeeping and interaction with families/next of kin, funeral homes, and the coroner’s office.


• Participates as a member of various committees, including departmental hiring and promotion, and may assist in developing and communicating departmental operating procedures.


• Represents the organization at various meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies.


• Responsible for overseeing lost & found operations, valuables handling and storage, and control of department issued keys


• Responds to and actively participates in crisis intervention situations.


• Implements directives from the director and chief and performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:      

Education        

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Must have completed the required training course at Georgia Police Academy and have received a certificate of graduation as required by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Act. 

Experience      

• Two years law enforcement experience; supervisory experience preferred.

Licensure         

• Valid Georgia driver’s license, POST certification number.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities    

• Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures; Knowledge of police reporting and recordkeeping policies, procedures, and regulations; Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.


• Knowledge of management principles and practices.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.


• Team member development and performance management skills. 


• Knowledge and understanding of police protocols, procedures, and methodology.


• Ability to supervise and train team members, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.