Police Lieutenant
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The starting salary for this position is $174387.52 per year.
Lieutenants also receive bi-annual payments of $1200 ($2400 annually) for uniforms and special safety equipment a take home vehicle and this position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime.
If you have any questions need information on the Glendale Police Department or want further clarification to help you make the decision to apply for this position were happy to assist. Please contact us at .IMPORTANT NOTE
All candidates must submit a copy of their resumewith their application for Police Lieutenant.
Applications submitted without an attached resume may be considered incompleteand removed from the process.Please read all information completely BEFOREapplying.* * * * * * * * * *Important Note Regarding the Bachelors Degree Requirement
Candidates who are working towards their bachelors degree may apply for Police Lieutenant. To qualify you must be able to document the completion of at least 100 credit hours and have an expected degree completion date within 12 months.
Candidates selected under this provision will be required to complete a review period until the degree has been completed but no longer than 12 months. Periodic check ins during the review period will be required to ensure progress towards degree completion. Upon attainment of the degree verified by the Personnel Management Unit the candidate will be removed from the review period.* * * * * * * * * *Upon completion of this process two Police Lieutenants will be selected to fill anticipated vacancies.* * * * * * * * * *Interviews for this position are planned for the week of August 18 2025.
Qualified candidates will receive an email notification outlining the testing process and providing pertinent information to support candidate preparation.Following the testing process a feedback session(s) will be made available to participants in the testing process.* * * * * * * * * *
Supervises a major unit or section of a division of the Police Department and serves as a Shift Commander. Works under the general direction of a Police Commander or equivalent civilian manager. Essential Functions
- Plans coordinates directs and evaluates the activities and staff of a major unit or section of a division or sworn and/or non-sworn personnel assigned to a shift within the Police Department; directs field operations throughout the course of the shift.
- Responds to major crime scenes and takes command when appropriate
- Monitors supervises and occasionally participates in pursuits and other situations requiring criminal apprehension.
- Assists with surveillance and the service of search warrants.
- Participates in the development and implementation of unit division and departmental goals objectives policies and procedures.
- Monitors the practices and procedures of the undercover units for compliance with regulations.
- Sets up and coordinates the Use of Force Board.
- Investigates and resolves citizen complaints and special problems.
- Participates in the procedures for the hiring and promotion of personnel.
- Coordinates the training activities staff response and operations of the Emergency Response Unit.
- Plans and coordinate daily line-ups.
- Selects trains and monitors the activities of field training officers.
- Advises management of special enforcement problems and monitors follow-up.
- Conducts internal investigations and/or assigns supervisory designee to assist with internal investigations.
- Researches and prepares statistical reports on unit and shift activities and operations; enters data into computerized data entry and retrieval systems.
- Plans organizes and reviews undercover narcotic and surveillance operations.
- Develops and reviews special programs such as the departments participation in intra-government and charitable projects.
- Assists in the preparation of the units budget and monitors expenditures.
- Recommends disciplinary and meritorious action on subordinate officers.
- Plans coordinates and evaluates emergency management techniques with other shift officers and the Fire Department.
- Supervises and assists in the coordination of an assigned sector focused on community oriented policing issues.
- Acts as a liaison between management and patrol personnel.
- Acts in the absence of the division Commander.
- Serves as an operational area liaison with other law enforcement agencies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors:
Bachelors degree in criminal justice public administration management or a related field and two years experience as a Police Sergeant.Knowledge of:
Theories principles and practices of modern Police administration and law enforcement methods
Federal state and local laws regulations and policies governing police operations
Police methods and practices in the various operational areas
Effective supervisory practices including the training of employees
Local law enforcement issues problems existing within the city unique geography of the city
Skill in:
The use of a firearm and other police equipment
The use of computers and their applications
Ability to:
Plan assign coordinate and supervise work performed by subordinate staff
Research and analyze police issues and recommend solutions
Prepare accurate and comprehensive reports
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all level of police and city personnel community organizations and the general public
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Operate law enforcement computerized data entry and retrieval systems
Special Requirements
Must be certified as an Arizona Police Officer and continually meet all AZPOST standards
Valid Arizona drivers license
Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy.Applying in this recruitment does not preclude you from applying in other City of Glendale recruitments. If you are not selected for this position you would need to reapply to receive consideration. Candidates will be notified by email of their standing in the recruitment process including any limitations on reapplication.
Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.
Applicants may obtain a copy of the City of Glendales EEOP Utilization Report here or upon request from the City of Glendales Human Resources & Risk Management Office.
Employment Type
Full-Time
