Position Summary

The Bozeman Police Department is now accepting applications for a Lieutenant who will supervise and direct the activities of specialized units, jurisdictions, shifts, disciplines, or functions within an assigned division of the department. The Lieutenant works closely with the divisional Captain to plan and organize divisional operations and activities and to organize, direct, and supervise the division’s Sergeant(s) as well as associated civilian employees. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment; however, there is exposure to a variety of emergency situations involving exposure to personal danger.

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
Work Week: 4/10 Hour Schedule
12:00pm – 10:00pm
Wednesday – Saturday or
Sunday – Wednesday,
Will vary at times

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Supervises and directs the activities of specialized units, jurisdictions, shifts, disciplines, or functions within an assigned division;
• Manages the personnel functions for the division including analyzing divisional personnel needs and making recommendations accordingly, selecting, hiring, training, motivating and evaluating assigned personnel and taking or recommending disciplinary action in accordance with established City policies and procedures;
• Creates and maintains divisional work schedule, time off requests, and timesheet approval;
• Receives citizen complaints, reviewing for potential discipline and training
• Under the direction of the divisional Captain, enforces department goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and directives to ensure compliance with established state and city codes, rules, laws, and regulations;
• Participates in various aspects of personnel administration, including selecting, training, motivating and evaluating assigned personnel and recommending disciplinary actions as required;
• Works on special projects, assignments and investigations as assigned;
• Confers with the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, Captains, City officials, the general public, the media and others in regards to any public safety matters as assigned;
• Works closely with the divisional Captain by overseeing the work of subordinates to ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable codes, laws, rules, policies and regulations;
• Works closely with other supervisory personnel to promote positive work attitudes within the department and maximize teamwork and cooperation by all departmental employees;
• Participates in coordinating department training by reviewing available training; selects personnel to attend training; ensures the maintenance of training records and re-certification updates; authorizes department sponsored training and reviews training received for effectiveness and cost; helps develop programs to correct training deficiencies;
• Reviews officer reports and related records; assists in developing and maintaining records management system standards and training;
• May serve as a community liaison and public educator for the police department at community events, meetings, and other public relations activities;
• Maintains records system including training files, personnel files, and routine correspondence;
• May conduct highly complex, sensitive and/or high profile internal or external investigations;
• Provides information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Completes and presents employee performance evaluations in a timely, professional and constructive manner; ensures subordinate supervisors do the same;
• Addresses citizen’s questions or complaints in a courteous and timely manner and takes the appropriate measures to ensure an expedient resolution or citizen satisfaction, including providing information to the public regarding applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations;
• Communicates with all related personnel in an effort to encourage, motivate and promote leadership and encourage teamwork in accomplishing objectives;
• Promotes accomplishment of the department’s vision, mission and goals;
• Provides effective professional liaison between the department and other City departments and divisions, other local, state and federal agencies, media and the general public;
• Assists the department in long and short term planning related to staffing levels, facilities, equipment needs, customers service delivery methods, etc.;
• May assume the responsibilities and duties of the divisional Captain in their absence or at their discretion;
• Functions as an incident commander on larger incidents, events, and scenes;
• Conducts planning and preparation for presence at larger events and functions, including coordination with other agencies and entities;
• Oversees emergency preparedness and conducts risk analysis for special events requiring police presence;
• Functions as a first line supervisor or shift commander in the absence of a divisional sergeant;
• Provides for command officer coverage during non-duty hours on a rotational basis;
• May serve as administrator for various private sector and government grant programs;
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet daily job requirements according to available resources, such as available workforce and related equipment;
• Coordinates work assignments with city departments/divisions and other agencies as necessary;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• Minimum of eight (8) years of service experience as a fully commissioned Police Officer including at least one (1) year supervisory experience at the rank of Police Sergeant or above; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws, rules, ordinances and regulations, as it relates to the assigned area of responsibility;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the organizational and management practices of public safety program development and administration;
• Substantial knowledge of the functions and objectives of federal, state, and local agencies as applicable to the assigned area of responsibility;
• Substantial knowledge of current policies, practices, and standard operating procedures relative to the assigned area of responsibility, and their application to a wide variety of public safety services and programs;
• Some knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management;
• Substantial knowledge of the department’s records management system;
• Knowledge of budgetary principles;
• Knowledge of state and federal grant processes;
• Knowledge of the collective bargaining process;
• Ability to efficiently and safely operate vehicles and equipment related to the assigned area of assignment and responsibility;
• Ability to stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public safety;
• Ability to effectively provide public safety services in assigned area of responsibility;
• Ability to effectively perform as an incident commander, or as a member of an incident team;
• Ability to identify and respond to the issues, concerns and needs of the community, the City Manager, Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, Captain and other employees of the city as needed;
• Ability to analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques;
• Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing needs and situations;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned supervisors, other city employees, other local, state and federal agencies, the media, and the general public;
• Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise the work of others;
• Ability to establish goals, objectives, and plans, including encompassing short, intermediate, and long term operations;
• Ability to recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient public safety services;
• Ability to effectively organize work, and maintain organizational structure and delegate tasks to assigned personnel;
• Ability to effectively resolve employee problems in a fair and diplomatic manner;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard, customized, software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks;
• Consistently performs assignments in accordance with the City of Bozeman’s Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service and Teamwork;

Required Special Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and obtain a Montana driver’s license within 60 days of employment;
• Must meet the requirements of a probationary police officer as prescribed by State Law;
• Possession of the Montana Public Safety Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced (or equivalent) certifications;
• Must have obtained eligibility for Montana POST supervisory certification or equivalent;
• Must obtain eligibility and make application for Montana POST Command certification within 12 months;
• Offers for employment conditional upon satisfactory completion of appropriate post conditional offer process;
• As a condition of continued employment, must possess and retain ability to provide credible testimony in a court of law.