Lieutenant

Hampton University; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton University Police Department seeks a Police Lieutenant to oversee evening and midnight operations, providing command-level leadership and direction for public safety services on campus.

The role requires strong judgment, accountability, and adaptability to a 24-hour law enforcement environment, with reporting to the Captain or Deputy Chief of Police. Full benefits are provided for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Law Enforcement, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years progressive law enforcement experience; two (2) years supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in patrol operations, criminal investigations, emergency management, and incident command.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate personnel on evening and midnight shifts.
• Manage daily law enforcement operations and ensure policy compliance.
• Respond to major incidents and review reports, case files, and arrest documentation.
• Ensure staffing levels and deployment of personnel and resources.
• Investigate complaints and incidents involving departmental personnel.
• Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and plans.

Skills

Five+ years experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

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Under limited Supervision, the Police Lieutenant is responsible for the overall management, administration, and operational oversight of the Hampton University Police Department during assigned evening and midnight shift operations, generally covering the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The position provides command-level leadership, supervision, and operational direction to ensure the effective delivery of law enforcement, public safety, and security services.

The Police Lieutenant reports to the Captain or Deputy Chief of Police depending upon the assignment. The position requires sound judgement, leadership, accountability, flexibility, and availability to meet the evolving operational requirements of a 24-hour law enforcement organization.

Examples of Duties

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate personnel assigned to evening and midnight shift
• Manage daily law enforcement operations, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures
• Respond to major incidents; Review reports, case files, arrest documentation, and other departmental records
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and deployment of personnel and resources
• Investigate complaints, administrative matters, and incidences involving departmental personnel
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental polices, procedures, and operational plans. etc.

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Law Enforcement, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive responsible law enforcement experience and a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience at the rank of Sergeant or higher preferred.
• Experience in patrol operations, criminal investigations, emergency management, and incident command.

Supplemental Information

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must successfully pass required background investigation and employment screening processes.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our website:https://home.hamptonu.edu/hr/benefits/ .