POLICE LIEUTENANT (PROMOTIONAL)
City of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH
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POLICE LIEUTENANT (PROMOTIONAL) Print ( Apply  POLICE LIEUTENANT (PROMOTIONAL) Salary $111,533.12 - $114,181.03 Annually Location Ohio 45202, OH Job Type Full-time Classified Job Number 24-00800 Department Police Opening Date 09/19/2024 Closing Date 10/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits Questions General Statement of Duties This employee normally is responsible for the efficient operation of a relief, section, or unit in conformity with the established policies. Duties include planning, organizing, and directing activities of the relief, section, or unit. The Lieutenant must maintain harmonious relationships with other segments of the department, allied criminal justice agencies, and the public. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) (Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.) Knowledge of: Modern law enforcement and crime prevention principles, practices and methods. Ohio Law, especially H.B. 511 of the Ohio Revised Code, City ordinances, and other pertinent laws including laws concerning individuals' constitutional rights. Contents and provisions of the Police Department's Procedure Manual, including regulations governing uniforms and personal attire. Disciplinary procedures; union contract including grievance procedures. Civil Service Rules and Human Resources Policies and Procedures of the City of Cincinnati. How to complete required forms and where to find information regarding policies and procedures, codes, standards, etc. Current literature to keep abreast of latest Law Enforcement techniques and equipment. Supervisory principles including how to complete annual performance ratings properly and fairly. Principles and practices involved in instructing, training, and shaping behavior. Proper letter-writing technique, including correct grammar. Broad understanding of the SARA problem-solving methedology in an effort to address repeat or chronic problems. Ability to: Testify knowledgeably and effectively in court. Supervise fairly and objectively including the skill and ability to: give praise and compliments for good work; recognize strengths and weaknesses of personnel; listen and counsel subordinates with their problems; maintain discipline fairly and properly; give orders effectively; delegate; evaluate subordinates fairly and objectively; and to enforce relief, district and division rules, regulations, and policies. Impart knowledge and train current and new employees. Interpret rules, regulations, and procedures. Investigate and determine cause of various problem situations and solve those problems. Plan, schedule, and prioritize. Keep good records and complete reports and forms properly. Communicate orally and in writing with superiors, subordinates, and the public in a clear, concise, and tactful manner. Remain calm and analyze situations quickly and correctly to adopt effective and reasonable courses of action. Maintain confidentiality. Effectively manage one's time. Admit and correct mistakes and accept responsibility. Be flexible. Operate a computer efficiently, including MicroSoft Office applications and various software programs used by the department. Required Education and Experience Each applicant must have a minimum of one year of service as a Cincinnati Police Sergeant. ADDITIONAL EXAM INFORMATION Virtual Candidate Orientation October 9, 2024 Exam Weights Written Examination: 40% Assessment Center Exercises: 60% 2024 Police Lieutenant Reading List Approved by Civil Service Commission on August 15, 2024 Source Name Unless noted below, all content within each source is in scope for the exam Internal Resources Procedure Manual Only the following sections will be tested: 12.110 12.140 12.145 12.170 12.172 12.175 12.300 12.412 12.535 12.536 12.540 12.545 12.550 12.554 12.600 12.700 12.818 12.910 14.205 14.210 15.100 15.101 15.105 15.106 16.112 19.140 Staff Notes (last 12 months) Training Bulletins (Last 5 years 2019 - 2024) Manual of Rules and Regulations and Disciplinary Process Problem-Solving Guide: A Practical Resource for Police Officers External Resources Fraternal Order of Police Contract (Supervisors & Non-Supervisors) - Current AFSCME Contract - Current CODE Contract - Current Evidence Based Policing: Translating Research into Practice President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing Legitimacy And Procedural Justice - A New Element of Police Leadership Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: Guide for Officers and Their Families-ISBN: 0-9717254-0-3 Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action- ISBN: 978-1-59184-644-4 Who May Compete on this Exam: All classified permanent employees with the City of Cincinnati who meet the qualifications as of the exam date. All required experience must be with the City of Cincinnati and must have occurred within the last five years. It is the policy of the Civil Service Commission that temporary transfer and/or promotions time will not be counted for examination eligibility purposes. Required Service Rating: No employee whose last service was a 0, 1, or 2 may compete on this examination. Exam Scoring and Seniority Points: The passing score will be determined after the examination by the Civil Service Examiner together with the Civil Service Secretary. Determination of passing score will be based on the job analysis and the examination results in consultation with subject matter experts and/or other professional methods. Seniority points will be added to passing scores. Working and Physical Conditions EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: (Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.) Oversees and directs all resources at command for the most efficient operation of the police functions to preserve the peace and protect lives and property, and obey and enforce all laws in own section, relief, district, or Bureau. Sets policy and performs overall planning and prioritizing of operations of a relief, section or unit. Performs the supervisory functions necessary to develop a disciplined, effective, and cohesive unit such as: evaluations of personnel, assigning subordinates to various daily tasks that need to be performed, training, or arranging for training of personnel, and counseling personnel with their problems. Schedules, coordinates, deploys and allocates staff. Evaluates staffing and equipment to determine availability and readiness for police calls, matches staff assignments with crime trends, etc., while taking into account sick leave, vacation leave, and special assignments. Makes decisions where no guidelines or standard operating procedures exist. Performs administrative and inspection functions. Keeps records; processes, critiques, writes, and files reports and forms. Communicates orally and by means of written correspondence (letters, memos, and narrative reports) to subordinates, supervisors, or private citizens as needed in order to disseminate information to the appropriate persons. Attends and conducts meetings. May be assigned to committees to perform research to solve various police related problems. Investigates crimes, accidents, injuries to officers, and complaints concerning the level of service rendered by subordinates. Performs public and community relations by means of attending community meetings, giving talks and demonstrations on crime prevention, responding to community concerns. May be required to fill in for a Captain in Captain's absence. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED (Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not use all of the tools and equipment listed.) Police vehicle, police radio, handgun and other weapons as required, pager, personal computer including word processing software, phone, fax and copy machine. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings, however, some outdoor work may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; run; jump; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, feel or operate objects, controls, or tools; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 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 occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate in the field. The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting. The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan. Eligible dependents include: Legal Spouse or Equal Partner Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a 'Qualified Medical Child Support Order') Step-child Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian Basic Life Insurance A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group. Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors. Flexible Benefits Plans Healthcare Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members. Dependent Care Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses. Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount. Healthy Lifestyles Program City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses. Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan. Retirement Plan The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees. Deferred Compensation As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts. 01 By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the Human Resources staff and hiring department(s). Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. 'See resume' is not an acceptable answer to the questions. The Human Resources staff will verify that you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job posting, based on the information provided in your application and in these answers. Please indicate you have read and agree with this information. Yes No 02 Are you currently a Sergeant with the City of Cincinnati Police Department? Yes No 03 What is your CHRIS/Employee ID number? 04 I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, email address, and telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in me not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in me not receiving further consideration for this employment opportunity. To update this information, visit click on the 'career seekers' link, and follow the prompts. For technical difficulties, contact NEOGOV support at 855-524-5627. 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Created: 2024-09-23