Lieutenant - Department Of Public Safety

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible supervisory position requiring administrative and operational acumen.

• Serve as uniformed, platoon commander and oversee police operations on a specific platoon (may perform duties of patrol supervisor or station house officer to ensure adequate coverage)
• Ensure important or actionable information is conveyed to the platoon as required.
• Make recommendations to the Chief of the Department detailing methodology to improve operational and administrative efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supervise all sergeants and officers working on assigned platoon, which includes issuing disciplinary action to subordinates, when necessary.
• Conduct investigations, as needed.
• Ensure that sergeants and officers’ conduct vehicle inspections and that all vehicles are maintained in optimum condition related to operational efficiency, cleanliness, and serviceability.
• Visit and inspect areas throughout the Co-Op City campus during tour of duty.
• Coordinate and communicate with other agencies, as required, during routine encounters and emergency incidents including NYPD, NYFD, EMS State Police, etc.
• Plans, direct, and organizes the performance and assignment of officers on assigned tour.
• Check email frequently, to ensure that urgent matters are addressed in a timely manner.
• Conduct in-service training, as needed.
• Communicate and enforce corporate and departmental policies and procedures to staff.
• Respond to all serious incidents and direct resources, as required.
• Performs assignments as directed.
• Assists in developing a program for safety and security.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• HS Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree or higher, in the field of law enforcement or equivalent experience
• Advanced Degree, a plus

Work Experience and Minimum Requirements:

• Prior supervisory experience in a police or Public Safety organization serving a large, diverse, and urban community.
• Must possess effective written/oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime, as well as varied work schedules based on the needs of the department.
• Ability to secure and retain a New York State Police Department issued Firearms Business Carry Permit and New York State Peace Officer certification (NYC pistol License or Federal HR 218 license)
• Must possess and maintain a New York State Driver’s license, with an acceptable history.
• Must have working knowledge Microsoft Office software and applications.
• Must be able to multitask in a fast paced environment and perform multifunctional assignments.
• Bilingual, is a plus.

Testing:

• Drug screening, as permitted by, and consistent with, applicable law.

Physical Requirements:

Persons performing service in this position classification may routinely exert up to 80 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This type of work will involve regular walking or standing for extended periods of time. It may involve stooping or bending. Handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person to perform the essential functions of the job.

Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.