Police Lieutenant - Moorhead

Minnesota City Jobs; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota City Jobs in Moorhead, MN seeks a Police Lieutenant to lead operational units, develop personnel, and guide the department through contemporary policing challenges, emphasizing professionalism, accountability, wellness, and community trust.

The role offers the opportunity to influence public safety, support employee growth, and foster a culture of service and trust within the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field with 3 years in law enforcement and 1 year supervisory experience.
• Associate degree in criminal justice with 6 years in law enforcement and 2 years supervisory experience.
• Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training license.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for patrol and investigations.
• Develop personnel and supervise subordinate staff.
• Guide the department through evolving policing challenges and community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Associate's degree in criminal justice

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Police Lieutenant. As a member of the department's leadership team, this position is responsible for providing operational leadership, developing personnel, and helping guide the organization through the evolving challenges of modern policing. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and a commitment to servant leadership while fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, innovation, wellness, and community engagement. This is an opportunity to influence the future of the department, support employee growth, and make a meaningful impact on public safety and community trust.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, or related field and three years experience in law enforcement, with one year experience in a supervisory capacity; OR
• Associates degree in criminal justice and six years of experience in law enforcement with two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity
• Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training license
• Valid driver's license