| Purpose: |
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Under general direction, this position is responsible for planning, supervising and coordinating the activities and operations of a police division. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Reviews and evaluates police reports.
- Receives complaints or reports of emergencies and determine appropriate actions.
- Serves on boards, commissions, teams and associations.
- Coordinates division activities with other law enforcement/safety agencies.
- Prepares and maintains reports and statistics.
- Plans, directs and coordinates police and civilian personnel.
- Receives, prepares and transmits communications, instructions and policy.
- Prepares, presents, and monitors the division budget, ensures division operates within appropriated budget.
- Supervises the investigation of major crimes.
- Confers with City officials, civic groups, and citizens to discuss public and community safety issues.
- Prepares equipment specifications and evaluate bid proposals.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for discipline or dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of criminal law, investigation, statutes, ordinances, and crime prevention methods.
- Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations and FCC rules and regulations regarding radio communication.
- Knowledge of safety practices in the care and use of firearms.
- Knowledge of rules of evidence and laws governing custody of persons.
- Knowledge of capabilities and limitations of operating units in the department.
- Knowledge of police record keeping procedures.
- Knowledge of criminal identification methods.
- Knowledge of and skill in supervisory, managerial techniques and principals.
- Knowledge of methods of deploying officers in actual or anticipated emergencies.
- Knowledge of causes and prevention methods of crime committed by juveniles.
- Knowledge of community policing practices.
- Knowledge of legal procedure in filing and presenting charges in court.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of contracts and requirements of contractual agreements.
- Knowledge of purchasing, financial, payroll and other administrative policies, procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of first aide and CPR techniques.
- Knowledge of geography and locations in the City.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in needs assessment and gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to management.
- Skill in coordinating large complex activities.
- Ability to assess situations and make accurate decisions within a limited time frame.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Two (2) years police lieutenant experience with the Austin Police Department plus eligibility for promotion to Police Commander with completion of all appropriate Civil Service examinations. |
| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
- Police Officer and Advanced Certification from the Texas commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
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