Patrol Lieutenant, Town of Bluffton
Oversees and coordinates the work of assigned units. Gives suitable police assignments and instructions to sergeants and police officers. Supervises the activities of a sergeants and police officers; reviews officers’ reports and paperwork for correctness; and ensures work product follows proper procedures. Handles personnel matters; maintains records. Works criminal cases as needed. Processes evidence. Guides, teaches, and trains assigned officers on police duties, including officer safety, liabilities, and ethics.
Reviews officers’ incident reports, citations, and activity reports for completeness and accuracy. Responds to major incidents within the Town; coordinates a successful resolution. Reviews assigned employees performance; documents; and provides appropriate recognition or addresses issues when appropriate. Provides assigned employees with needed advice; assists when difficult problems arise. Serves as Administrator for investigative resources within the Department such as ROCIC, SARIC, NW3C, etc. Attends parole hearings, Court, and grand jury hearings.
Administers the Crimestopper’s Program for the Department. Assures that Police objectives are met and archived. Prepares written reports. Attends training and meetings. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience: Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred); and eight years of law enforcement work experience including supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses or Certifications: Valid South Carolina driver’s license. Possess a South Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy certification. Have completed Supervisory Training.
Desire Certifications/Training as follows: NCIC Certification; Internal Affairs; Police Applicant Background Investigations; Basic and Advanced Crime Scene Processing; Advanced Interviewing Techniques; Drug Unit Commander; Officer Involved Shootings; Homicide Investigations; Command Institute for Law Enforcement Executives; Executive Leadership; and Managing the Criminal Investigations Unit. Special Requirements: May be assigned collateral duty assignments to assist sergeants, detectives, traffic unit, victim advocate, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws and municipal ordinances. Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department. Knowledge of the geography of the Town and location of important buildings. Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles. Skill in using firearms. Skill in operating a police vehicles. Skill in establishing and maintaining maintain effective relationship with associates and the general public. Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
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