Lieutenant of Patrol Operations - Public Safety

Duquesne University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lieutenant of Patrol Operations to lead their police department. This role involves overseeing patrol and criminal investigations, providing strategic direction, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships within the university community. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to campus safety and engage with diverse stakeholders, making a meaningful impact in a vibrant educational environment.

Qualifications

• Act 120 Municipal Officer certification required.
• Minimum of four years law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs patrol operations and criminal investigations.
• Oversees and mentors patrol supervisors and officers.
• Ensures compliance with policies and conducts evaluations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Tools

ARMS (Police Reporting System)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lieutenant of Patrol Operations within the Duquesne University Police Department (DUPD) reports directly to the Captain. The Lieutenant is assigned as the assisting commanding officer of patrol operations and may assume the duties of the Captain in his/her absence and perform related functions in that capacity.

The DUPD Lieutenant assists in providing strategic guidance on complex issues including DUPD directives affecting operational policies, management of resources, effectiveness /efficiency.

The DUPD Lieutenant engages in executive level problem-solving with the Chief of Police, D/Chief of Police, and Captain.

The DUPD Lieutenant develops and maintains collaborative relationships with internal departments throughout the campus, collaborating to achieve goals to ensure outcomes meet the needs of all campus stakeholders. The DUPD Lieutenant serves as an executive representative of the DUPD at campus meetings, conferences, committees, and other executive level functions with both internal and external groups at the direction of the Captain.

The DUPD Lieutenant engages in activities that promote the DUPD within the campus community and the law enforcement profession.

The DUPD Lieutenant is the assistant commanding officer of the patrol division.

The DUPD Lieutenant is responsible for the following duties: inspecting and overseeing the functions of the Sergeants, Corporals, OIC’s, Patrol Officers, and Detective to ensure compliance with the DUPD policies, procedures, regulations, and standards.

The DUPD lieutenant is responsible for establishing and maintaining rapport to facilitate the DUPD’s functions and to promote campus safety and community policing programs.

Competitive candidates will possess the following attributes:

1. Proven track record of success and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
2. Firm grasp of higher education public safety and law enforcement methods. The willingness to adapt to evolving best standards and practices in accordance with campus community needs and expectations.
3. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all Duquesne University stakeholders.
4. Exceptional communicator with the ability to inspire credibility, campus public trust, and interact respectfully with people from all backgrounds.
5. Leads as a positive role model for ethical behavior, transparency, dispute resolution, and problem-solving, fostering a culture that values and respects all members of the public safety team and the campus community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Directs the activities of the Operations Section which includes all patrol and criminal investigations. Provides leadership in ensuring their assigned section conforms to the goals and mission of the DUPD.
2. Oversees Patrol Supervisors (Sergeants, Corporals, OIC, Detective, and Officers).
3. Hold supervisor monthly meetings and or as needed.
4. Hold supervisor quarterly training and or as needed.
5. Oversee the Detective (short term and long-term investigations, and background checks).
6. Patrol Schedules.
7. Overtime detail staffing.
8. Special Event Planning.
9. Liaison with Pittsburgh Police Intel Unit.
10. Oversees and if needed conduct shift briefings.
11. Oversee and if needed conduct shift training.
12. Oversees Patrol Operations campus wide.
13. Completes performance evaluations (patrol operations).
14. Chair the DUPD awards board and recommend officers for awards.
15. Review and approve the shift summary report.
16. Review and completes patrol vehicle accident investigations summaries.
17. Discipline (coaching, mentoring, counseling, implementation of employee improvement plans (EIP), and issue progressive discipline).
18. Assist the DUPD Patrol Captain as needed and required.
19. Oversee the FTO program.
20. Schedule campus community outreach programs.
21. Serve as the incident commander for athletic department basketball games.
22. Other duties as assigned.

WORK HOURS:

The DUPD Lieutenant of Patrol Operations will be required to work a flex schedule with normal work hours of 1200 to 2000 hours.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

1. Act 120 Municipal Officer certification.
2. Minimum of four (4) years of law enforcement experience and one (2) year of progressively responsible supervisory, leadership, and management experience.

Preferred qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
2. Professional training such as POSIT, POLEX, FBI-LEEDA or similar program.
3. Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
4. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and post-secondary education regulations pertaining to crime and safety.
5. Ability to work with various computer systems and applications.
6. Strong leadership skills.
7. Capability of maintaining confidentiality at all times.
8. Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
9. Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
10. Demonstrated collaborative style of leadership and decision-making.
11. Experience with special event planning.
12. Experience with working in a union environment.

In this capacity, the DUPD Operations Section Lieutenant will assist the Captain and acts as a Commanding Officer in the Captain’s absence. Specifically, the Operations Lieutenant ensures appropriate and sufficient deployment of officers; responds to calls on campus; patrols campus; reviews and ensures complete and accurate follow-up investigations; and keeps the Captain informed of issues of concern within his/her command.

In addition, the Operations Lieutenant performs administrative functions such as review and approval of police reports in ARMS, response to incidents of a serious nature such as officer involved shootings, use of force incidents, arrest of a student, faculty, or staff member; serves as the liaison to the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.

The Operations Lieutenant will supervise, mentor, and coach the Sergeants, Corporals, OICs, and Officers under their command.

The DUPD Operations Lieutenant will ensure appropriate and timely training of subordinates; the inspection of personnel, equipment and DUPD facilities to ensure compliance with DUPD policies and procedures; conduct interviews of sworn and civilian personnel; attend campus meetings to promote DUPD’s goals and missions and campus community safety programs.

In addition, the Patrol Lieutenant will serve as the Duty Officer (off-hours) on a rotating schedule. The Patrol Lieutenant will assume the responsibilities of the Captain in his/her absence.

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.