Police Lieutenant

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is assigned special administrative and management work as well as 

responding as needed to patrol issues and major crimes. Responsibilities include participating in 

the hiring and promotional processes for the department; assisting with updating departmental 

policies and procedures; assisting with budget preparation and administration; representing the 

department at various community and Town functions, committees, etc.; participating in 

departmental planning, development of mission and vision, and departmental philosophy; 

analyzing crime and other trends and recommending appropriate actions; and other administrative 

work. This position is responsible for supervising assigned Sergeants, exercising independent 

judgement in operational and personnel matters and making command decisions. Work is 

performed under the supervision of the Police Chief and is evaluated through conferences, reports, 

records, analysis of performance, feedback from Sergeants and Officers, feedback from other 

departments, and by public satisfaction with services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS 

• Assists Police Chief with departmental supervisory and administrative work; assists with 

decisions in unusual situations as circumstances permit; participates in law enforcement 

activities of the department.

• Supervises and participates in departmental administration; supervises records, technology 

administration, and related activities.

• Ensures proper training of staff including managing the in-service training program and 

maintaining required Criminal Justice Training and Standards records; provides coaching 

and counseling to subordinate staff; conducts internal investigations; ensures proper 

motivation, communications, training, mentoring, team building and readiness of staff; fills 

in on patrol shifts as needed. 

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates community education and engagement activities for the 

department. 

• Research, drafts, develops support for, and recommends new and revised departmental 

policies and procedures.

• Assists in the overall budget development and administration for the department. 

• Speaks to various community groups; represents the department in various activities and 

at various events.

• Participates in various law enforcement activities including calls for service, arrests, 

investigations, etc.; takes command of crime scenes as necessary, processes crime scenes; 

testifies in court.