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Position Title: Police Lieutenant
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A Police Lieutenant is a key leader with the organization, responsible for overseeing and managing a division of police staff.
The purpose of this position is to provide mid-level leadership, while also providing program and project management.
A Police Lieutenant is responsible for all Police-related activities in a specific section of the Department/City, including the response to calls to provide assistance and direction to officers and sergeants.
Lieutenants also have important administrative duties within their division, as assigned by the Police Commander, including promotion of short-term and long-term Department goals and initiatives.
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The ideal candidate for this position will have:
* Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills.
* Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge in law enforcement operations.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* A proven track record of sound decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
* The ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
* Ability to incorporate and exemplify Peoria’s Core Values of being Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative and Accountable.
Why Peoria?
Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.
Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.
About Peoria
The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community.
Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.
If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!
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Application Process:
Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT EMPLOYMENT@PEORIAAZ.
GOV OR 623-773-7100.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AGENCY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Police Administration, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice or related field.
(Bachelor's degree is required within 4 years of the promotion date into this classification.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a demotion.
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* Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Peoria Police Sergeant is required.
(Applicants with law enforcement supervisory experience in a prior/previous agency, may be applied to the experience requirement, if the demonstrated experience is equivalent to the current job requirements and expectations of a Peoria Police Sergeant.
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* Licenses/Certifications: Valid AZ Driver’s License upon hire/promotion and AZPOST Certification (Lateral Lieutenants outside of Arizona must obtain AZPOST certification within 3 months of hire.
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