POLICE LIEUTENANT

Job no: 214560-US
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department:POLICE SUPERVISORS
Location: Madison
Categories: Public Safety, Law Enforcement/Compliance

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of a police lieutenant is second-line supervision and administration of programs. This position is under the general supervision of a Police Captain, Assistant Chief, and/or Chief of Police. This position is responsible for leading, directing, supervising, and training all Department personnel. This position works independently on matters of resource allocation, investigative management, scheduling of department personnel, recruitment, hiring and onboarding of personnel, crime prevention programs, delivery of law enforcement services and daily administrative assignments.

Police lieutenants are assigned to an operational area of the Department. While individual assignments may require special training, any police lieutenant must be capable of serving and may serve in any or all of the assignment areas. While focused on a particular operational area there are specific responsibilities, duties and knowledge required; however, the general abilities and responsibilities such as leadership, problem solving, planning, communication, and law enforcement service apply to each specific area. Operational areas may include patrol and security services, special events, emergency management, Lake Rescue and Safety/specialty units, infrastructure security and accreditation/professional standards. Operational areas may change depending changes in organization structure and/or operational focus.

Police lieutenants have responsibilities for providing management reports regarding the currently assigned operational area; ensuring compliance with mandates affecting the assigned area; leading, managing and supervising the assigned area; establishing goals for the operational area; creating and communicating written directives and guidelines; creating and engaging and inclusive work environment; responding to and managing incidents, events and emergencies; providing leadership department-wide; planning and preparation for incidents, events and emergencies; building relationships with staff, key partners, other entities and the community; and providing for the safety and security of the campus.

UW-Madison Police Department employees will support the Department's vision and mission by operating in a fair, unbiased manner which respects the rights and dignity of all individuals. As a Department employee, your everyday actions will be guided by the Department's values of Honor, Integrity, Guardians, Health, Empathy and Respect (Reaching HIGHER) and be grounded in the highest ethical and professional standards. UW-Madison Police Department employees are expected to take an active role in creating and maintaining a positive, welcoming and inclusive work environment. Employees will assist or participate in the Department?s recruiting, hiring and diversity efforts and the onboarding of new employees in the work unit. Department employees are expected to work in partnership with the campus and area communities to provide leadership in solving community problems, preventing crime and providing a safe environment to fulfill the mission of the University. Employees will strive for excellence in fulfilling the Department's mission and vision statements, values and goals.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

No Degree Required

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Three (3) or more years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or sergeant or as a sworn detective/investigator.

License or Certificate:

Must have a current Wisconsin Law Enforcement Certification.

Additional Information:

Meet all UW Risk Management criteria to operate university vehicles (no more than two moving violations, operating after revocation or suspension, or operating without a valid driver's license within the two years and/or have more than six demerit points assessed on his or her driver's license and have a valid Wisconsin Driver's License upon appointment).

Must not have any unpardoned felony convictions, any domestic violence convictions, any other criminal convictions within the past five years, convictions for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in the past five years.

Applicants not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Department(s):

A776100-UNIV POLICE DEPARTMENT/POLICE SUPERVISORS

Work Schedule:

The final schedule will be assigned to meet the needs of the UWPD. Routinely persons in this position will be required to work beyond normal work hours during emergencies, special events or as assigned. This position is also required to be on call eight to twelve weeks per year, generally one week at a time.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $42.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. As part of the application process you will be required to upload your cover letter and resume in to the Talent Recruitment and Engagement Management System.

Include the following information in your Cover Letter:
* Provide examples of community problem solving initiatives that you have tried and the results.
* Describe your experience & training with managing critical incidents or major events.
* Describe your training and experience in leadership and human relations.
* Describe your experience with public speaking, presentations, or providing training.

Contact:

Louis Macias
louis.macias@wisc.edu
608-890-2328
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

POLICE LIEUTENANT NON-EXEMPT(65224)

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

214560-US

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Spring 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

Applications Open: Dec 5 2019 Central Standard Time
Applications Close:Jan 6 2020 11:55 PM Central Standard Time