Police Lieutenant - Emory Police Department

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• A Police Lieutenant is a member of the Department's leadership (command) team. Reporting to and under the intermittent direction of a Police Captain, this position is responsible for the management of a unit of the department.
• Manages police sergeants and other personnel responsible for patrol, investigations, crime prevention and other law enforcement activities through either general or direct supervision.
• May manage, coordinate, supervise and perform crime prevention activities, including development of literature and educational programs, building surveys, and design and operation of alarm and card access systems. 
• May manage, coordinate, supervise and perform investigations. Coordinates equipment purchases, inventory, and maintenance of property and vehicles. May oversee the operation and maintenance of electronic equipment. Develops and implements new programs in support of established goals and objectives.
• Oversees maintenance of the records systems, case files, criminal and other unit statistics to ensure accuracy and ease of retrieval. Plans and supervises special events. Regularly represents the department in dealings with other departments, local law enforcement agencies and community groups. Acts in the capacity of Police Captain as needed.
• Effectively manages employee performance and addresses problems by providing employees with feedback on an ongoing basis and identifying ways to further develop skills.
• Has significant input in employment matters. Facilitates in-service training and staff education. Hires, trains, and supervises staff. Performs related responsibilities as required. 
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A high school diploma or equivalent, and six years of law enforcement experience with arrest authority, of which four years have been in a position at or above Police Sergeant or the equivalent.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred. Current certification by Georgia P.O.S.T. as a peace officer, or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment. Able to meet background requirements, including a criminal history check. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Georgia driver's license within 30 days from employment date. An insurable driving record.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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