INVESTIGATION (CID) LIEUTENANT

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of routine and complex public safety work in the administration of the police department. Supervises police investigation and related law enforcement activities. Exercises general supervision over police investigative sergeants and subordinate officers and support staff.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversees and may personally participate in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the jurisdiction of the department, obtaining evidence and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities.

2. Supervises the scheduling and coordination of shift changes.

3. Reviews a variety of police reports prepared by subordinate officers or others and assigns reports to the investigators for follow-up.

4. Monitors investigations and case assignments to ensure that they are done timely and effectively.

5. Makes day‑to‑day police assignments as required by the needs of the department.

6. Makes plans about individual tactical matters such as equipment to be used for specific operations or the detailed plans needed for an investigation. Develop new approaches to investigate problems.

7. Determines how to deploy personnel during emergency responses and assists the Patrol Lieutenant in assuring the needs of the department are met.

8. Maintains continuous contact with the Police Chief and other police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about department activities.

9. Maintains contact with the general public, court officials, and other city officials in the performance of police activities.

10. Conducts periodic performance evaluations and planning sessions for assigned personnel. Counsel assigned personnel on job performance and disciplinary matters.

11. Maintains availability by radio, telephone and email for consultation on major emergencies or other department business.   

12. Carries out duties in conformance to federal, state, county, and city laws and ordinances.

13. Oversees and assists, as needed, in the patrol of city streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations’ and to otherwise serve and protect.

14. Oversees and assists, as needed in the response to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.

15. Prepares a variety of reports and records.

16. Reviews, evaluates and develops programs, policies and procedures for various departmental operations.

17. Assists in the preparation and administration of the department budget as directed.

18. Supports the relationship between the City of Commerce and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with other city staff, citizens of Commerce, and visitors.  Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information, consistent with City employee ethics training.         

19. Responsible for the promotion of public relations, media relations, and responds to and resolves sensitive public inquiries or complaints as assigned. 

20. Promotes compliance with associated policies in the maintenance and care of city-owned property and vehicles. 

21. Serve as the department’s evidence custodian and manage the property/evidence room. 

22. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Interrogates suspects, witnesses and drivers; preserves evidence; arrests violators; investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents; summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene; conducts follow‑up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; seeks out and questions victim, witnesses and suspects; develops leads and tips; searches scene of crimes for clues; analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders; prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings.

Coordinates and supervises the training, assignment, development of subordinate police officers.

Coordinates activities with supervisors or other City departments, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney, Court Administrator, and Municipal Prosecutor’s Office regarding cases, policies and procedures.

Decides case priorities and determines when to take over an investigation.

Analyzes and recommends improvements to equipment and facilities, as needed.

Assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug resistance, traffic safety, etc.

Monitors and observes investigative activities to ensure that conduct and performance conforms to department standards.

Schedule and conduct meetings.

Maintains all departmental equipment, supplies and facilities as the need arises.

Maintains liaison with community groups, civic organizations and participates in ALL activities that will boost the department inside and outside normal operating hours. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A) High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by a two‑year community college degree or vocational school training in police sciences, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or a closely related field; and

(B) Completion of the basic law enforcement training academy or equivalent; and

(C) Minimum of eight (8) years’ work experience as a fully commissioned police officer, three of which shall have been in a supervisory position; or

(D) An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A) Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations;

(B) Skill in the operation of the tools and equipment listed below;

(C) Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel; Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors; Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; Ability to follow and give verbal and written instructions; Ability to maintain a positive attitude and good relationships with coworkers and community members.  Ability to meet the special requirements listed below;

(D) Extensive knowledge of City’s geography.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(A) Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any state;

(B) Ability to meet Department’s physical standards;

(C) Intermediate Law Enforcement Training certification or equivalent;

(D) Ability to obtain other relative certifications as necessary to carry out functions;

(E) Must be able to work holidays, weekends, or after hours for special events, meetings or during emergency situations as required.  This position requires shift work availability and flexibility/availability outside of assigned hours.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Police car, police radio, radar gun, handgun and other weapons as required, asp baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, pager, first aid equipment, personal computer including word processing software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work includes sitting, talking, hearing, handling or operating objects, controls, or tools and reaching with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste or smell.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry more than 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/loud.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

A copy of the City’s Step & Grade/Pay plan regarding compensation can be found online at: https://commercetx.org/open-data/#146-personnel

The City of Commerce offers a competitive benefits package including a contributory retirement plan, medical, dental and vision insurance for City employees paid for 100% by the employer, life and disability insurance, and paid time off.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; psychological examination; physical agility; drug screening; other job-related tests may be required; final selection and pre-employment medical examination.  NOTE: Appointees will be subject to completion of a standard probationary period.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The City of Commerce is an “at will” employer.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing fair and equal treatment of all applicants for employment without regard to age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.