Lieutenant

Lieutenant
Target Hire Date
2022-03-01-08:00
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This is a 2300 - 0700 hrs Lieutenant's position with a Monday though Friday schedule.

The Lieutenant is a manager. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Chief, the Lieutenant assists the Chief and Deputy Chief in the accomplishment of the Department's overall mission to provide a safe and secure environment for the Emerson Community. The Lieutenant supervises a single shift that includes one sergeant, officers, and civilian staff. The Lieutenant conducts and directs patrol operations on their shift and manages the day-to-day activity. The Lieutenant enforces department orders, state laws, and provides leadership and supervision to all the members under their command.

The Lieutenant facilitates clear and positive communications between department members and senior management, mentors subordinates, prepares and delivers employee performance evaluations, directs Department operations on their assigned shift.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage shift operations, directing and prioritizing the work activities of all assigned personnel under their command.
• Respond to calls of serious emergencies, felonies, and other major incidents unless already actively engaged in another similarly serious incident.
• Review reports of subordinates for comprehensiveness, clarity, grammar, and spelling before approval and submission.
• Serve as a positive role model/mentor to subordinates and peers while promoting the Department's mission, goals, and objectives.
• Actively note the performance of members under their command, while providing guidance and recognition as necessary.
• Ensure members under their command adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and discretion, and possess the ability to properly interpret and apply department policies, laws, and orders when defusing potentially volatile situations or resolving a wide range of potential problems with due regard for the safety of all involved.
• Investigate and respond to community complaints and implement changes to address public safety concerns or recommend appropriate discipline when necessary.
• Proactively assist with recommendations when establishing new policies and procedures to improve Department operations or prevent potential problems or issues.
• Serve as a department liaison to other public safety entities (Boston police, fire, ems) during shifts to ensure a safe and secure campus. Implement, supervise, and assist as necessary with the College's emergency preparedness plan in responding to disasters and other major incidents to include notifying Department superiors and administrators, implements the Incident Command System (ICS), and coordinating mutual aid response and the assignment of personnel.
• Participate in campus safety and welfare programs such as ALICE courses, threat assessment teams, sexual assault response teams, Resident Assistant and Resident Director training.
• Responsible for assessing emergency situations and imminent threats towards that Emerson College Community and activating the college's emergency alert system.
• Represent the Department at various meetings as required. Complete additional duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief and Chief.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ten years of law enforcement experience with a minimum of five years of supervisory experience, preferably in a campus setting
• A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent experience in a related field is required; a Master's Degree is preferred
• Ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator's license and the ability to be insured by the College's automobile liability insurer
• Applicants are preferred to be graduates of a full-time police recruit training academy certified by the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council or the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Academy for campus police officers. Graduation from an out of state academy or a Massachusetts Reserve Intermittent Training Academy is acceptable
• Successful completion of annual fitness for duty assessment; including a background investigation, a psychological evaluation, and a medical release

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess and demonstrate ethical behavior and integrity
• Ability to complete assigned duties
• Ability to utilize sound judgment and engage in problem-solving
• Ability to multi-task, be resourceful and show initiative
• Ability to provide analytical and critical thinking
• Ability to demonstrate organizational and time management skills
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with all members of a culturally diverse institution
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills

Additional Requirements:

• Ten years of law enforcement experience with a minimum of five years supervisory experience, preferably in a campus setting
• A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field is required, a Master's Degree is preferred
• Ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator's license and the ability to be insured by the College's automobile liability insurer
• Applicants are preferred to be graduates of a full-time police recruit training academy certified by the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council or the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Academy for campus police officers. Graduation from an out of state academy or a Massachusetts Reserve Intermittent Training Academy is acceptable
• Successful completion of annual fitness for duty assessment; including a background investigation, a psychological evaluation, and a medical release

Applicants must meet the State Police requirements for obtaining Special State Police Officer Warrant as listed in 515 CMR 5.04: “General Standards for Appointment”. Applicants must not be less than 19 years of age. Applicants must be a United States citizen, and an employee of an agency described in M.G.L. c. 22C, s56 through 68.”

*Must meet POST Standards for police certification

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain on feet for extended periods, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push, pull, and climb stairs, balance, walk, and run
• Must be able to access all facilities, on foot, to respond to emergency calls for service to include the upper-most floors of campus buildings when elevators are not available
• Must be able to conduct visual surveillance of individuals and surroundings
• Must be physically able to operate Department equipment
• Work includes exposure to elements, severe weather/ temperatures and loud noises
• Work environment can expose one to hazards and physical risks to personal safety
• Must be physically fit and able to defend community members and one's self from attack or physical assault
• Must be able to wear the required uniform
• Must be able to work different shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime shifts as required

Grade of Position: A17E

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

Hiring Range: $75,100.00 - $78,700.00


To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_Staff/job/Boston-Campus/Lieutenant_JR003301

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