Executive Police Lieutenant — Strategy & Operations Lead

City of Fayetteville; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a Police Lieutenant to serve as the Executive Officer for the Office of the Chief. The role supports executive staff with advisory, planning, and administrative duties, analyzes data for special projects, and prepares trend reports for review.

Candidates should have two years as a Police Sergeant and one year as a Lieutenant for Executive Officer duties. A NC law enforcement certificate and an Associate’s degree are required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Police Sergeant.
• One year of experience as a Lieutenant when serving as Executive Officer.
• Licensing & Certifications: State NC law enforcement certificate and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of subordinate personnel on an assigned shift or unit.
• Review crime trends, coordinate case follow-up and ensure timely investigations.
• Coordinate operations of various units (Narcotics/Vice, Violent Criminal Apprehension, Training, Investigations).
• Mentor officers and supervisors; participate in COMSTAT and community meetings.
• Assist in budgeting, staffing, and equipment planning.

Education

Associate’s degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a Police Lieutenant to serve as the Executive Officer for the Office of the Chief. The role supports executive staff with advisory, planning, and administrative duties, analyzes data for special projects, and prepares trend reports for review.

Candidates should have two years as a Police Sergeant and one year as a Lieutenant for Executive Officer duties. A NC law enforcement certificate and an Associate’s degree are required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.