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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07-08-K01I Police Lieutenant Job DescriptionAGENDA ITEM: K1I CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: July 8, 2019 AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a universal job description [Police Lieutenant] FORMAT:Consent Agenda SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Universal Job description for Police Lieutenant within the Waukee Police Department has been created to replace Police Lieutenant – Patrol and Police Lieutenant - Investigations job descriptions. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The City Administrator, Police Chief and Human Resource Director recommend the approval of the job description. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution. ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Job Description – Police Lieutenant PREPARED BY:Michelle Lindsay REVIEWED BY: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 19- APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTION [POLICE LIEUTENANT, POLICE DEPARTMENT] IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal Organization; AND, WHEREAS, the Police Chief proposes the creation of a universal Lieutenant job description; AND, WHEREAS, the universal Police Lieutenant job description will replace the Police Lieutenant – Patrol and Police Lieutenant - Investigations existing job descriptions ; AND, WHEREAS, the Police Chief and Human Resource Director recommend approving the job description. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on this 8th day of July, 2019, that it hereby approves the job description for Police Lieutenant, Police Department. ____________________________ William F. Peard, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman R. Charles Bottenberg Courtney Clarke Shelly Hughes Larry R. Lyon Police Lieutenant Council Approved 7-1-2019 Page 1 City of Waukee JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Police Lieutenant Reports to: Police Chief Dept/Div: Police Direct Reports: Sergeants Union Status: Non-Represented FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive Pay Grade: N3 JOB PURPOSE: Plans, organizes, oversees and coordinates the daily activities of a designated operational division of the Police Department. Ensures the enforcement of law and order and the protection of life, property and prevention of crime. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.) 1. Leads and directs the work of assigned division through selection, orientation, training, performance management and discipline according to standard operating procedures, city policy and departmental rules and regulations. 2. Determines needs for police action and directs and assigns subordinates in handling problems. 3. Assumes responsibility for department in absence of Police Chief. 4. Receives, reads and acts upon or prepares and transmits communications, instructions and policy to division members. 5. Develops and implements division training programs. 6. Coordinates with all Lieutenants in the management of media relations and special operations. 7. Performs all essential functions of a Waukee Police Officer when needed. 8. Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned. SUCCESS FACTORS: 1. Take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making. 2. Create and participate in a team environment. 3. Display honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness at all times. 4. Be a team leader and/or commander under stress caused by emergencies, danger and criticism. 5. Attend administrative, department, and team meetings as scheduled. 6. Continually seek and accept opportunities for personal and professional growth including practicing the use of firearms. 7. Contribute to overall city effectiveness by providing critical staff support to task forces and by participating, as necessary, in assisting all other teams. 8. Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or required in the course of performing specific job duties. 9. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses. 10. Attentive to the City’s and Department’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all city and departmental policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed and all staff members meet those standards while exhibiting consistent treatment of all staff. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor’s Degree in law enforcement or a related field required. 2. Five years of full-time law enforcement experience required. 3. Two years of Waukee Police Sergeant experience required. 4. Bi-lingual and bi-cultural understanding preferred. 5. Knowledge of police administration, criminal law and crime investigation methods, animal control practices and emergency management principles. Police Lieutenant Council Approved 7-1-2019 Page 2 6. Knowledge of modern criminal identification and records and methods of procedures, rules of evidence, laws governing the custody of person. 7. Able to analyze law enforcement problems and plan and supervise solutions. 8. Able to prepare accurate and comprehensive reports. 9. Must possess a valid Iowa Driver’s License and meet the requirements of the City’s motor vehicle policy. 10. Must be able to obtain and maintain an Iowa Professional Permit to Carry Weapons. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must meet all minimum standards for Iowa Law Enforcement Officers per ILEA. 2. Able to perform all essential functions of the position while wearing required protective equipment. 3. Able to lift, pull, push up to 100 pounds unassisted when necessary. 4. Be responsive to verbal and visible signs of distress and alarms. 5. Able to remember names, faces and details of incidents. 6. Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, vendors and the community. WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature may be encountered. 2. Position requires travel within and outside of the city which imposes common travel hazards. 3. Will be exposed to emergencies, stressful situations, and significant work place pressure. 4. Standard work hours must be flexible, will include days, evenings, over nights and weekends, may be greater than 40 hours per week, and may be called to report to duty at any time. 5. To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours within Waukee Public Safety building. 6. There is no residency requirement for this position. I have read and understand the information contained in the Job Description. I understand that this Job Description is not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Also, while this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours, outside the normally defined workday or work week. I also understand that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate any employment at any time and for any reason and the Employer has a similar right. Signature Date The City of Waukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages prospective employees and job incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.