HomeMy WebLinkAboutPatrol Lieutenant Job Description 03 2025CITY OF MONROE
JOB DESCRIPTION
PATROL LIEUTENANT
Reports to: Police Commander
Supervises: Sergeants and Police Shift personnel as called upon.
Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Police Commander, and
thoroughly experienced in police operations, serves as Shift Supervisor, directing and
supervising activities of shift personnel. Maintains patrol compliment, special projects and
routine processing for each shift.
Essential Job Functions, Responsibilities and Duties:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential
functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be
expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• Determines available compliment of personnel and adjusts assignments in the
absence of scheduled personnel. Briefs personnel as unusual or pending
circumstances, reviews for conformity to departmental standards and clarifies
service questions upon requests.
• Monitors performance of shift personnel including Sergeants, Corporals and
Officers.
• Conducts daily inspections of equipment and personnel, correcting practices and
habits not compatible with departmental standards.
• Prepares and maintains supply and equipment records, daily activity logs along with
evaluating accident, investigative and arrest reports.
• Assumes coordinating responsibility for response to crimes in progress, disaster
emergencies and so forth, arranging mutual police cooperation with other agencies
and City departments.
• Trains, evaluates and discusses evaluation of assigned personnel on an individual
basis and may participate in establishing training programs.
• Assumes command of major crime scenes as circumstances warrant.
• Coordinates, attends and prepares for special events.
• Performs the normal duties of road patrol and other routine police functions as
circumstances warrant.
• Receives special detail needs from the Patrol Commander.
• Perform Public Safety Officer Duties as required.
• May be called upon to perform internal / administrative investigations.
• Performs additional duties at the discretion of the Public Safety Administration.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
All of the following functions, qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities (KSA's) and duties
are essential. An employee in this class should have the equivalent of the following:
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and the City ordinances.
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations to issue summons.
• Knowledge of the geography, streets and principal locations in the City of Monroe
to effectively patrol and quickly respond to calls for assistance.
• Skill in interpersonal relations, with the ability to deal effectively with subordinates,
complainants, witnesses, suspects, prisoners, co-workers and the public.
• Mental alertness and good powers of observation to notice suspicious persons and
violation of laws, codes and regulations.
• Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Physical strength, endurance and agility to perform the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to apply police management principles.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise special tasks.
• A valid Michigan driver's license is required.
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• Graduation from high school or equivalent and certification by the Michigan
Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) are required.
• Other State of Michigan certifications necessary to perform in this position are:
radar operator, firearms qualifications, and Class II Breathalyzer Operator.
• Ability to prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using
appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite
applications and software specific to the department; and the ability to master
new technologies.
• Utilizes a variety of equipment including weaponry, restraints, radios, vehicles, first
aid equipment, cameras, and computers.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks to complete duties.
• Certification as a Michigan Firefighter I and II.
• CPR Certification.
• Ability to coordinate and monitor the work of others.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a variety of settings,
to include being outside, in a vehicle, residences, businesses, or an office.
• Generally, works in an office or police vehicle, with low, moderate and high noise
levels.
• Requires shift work hours.
March 2025