Lieutenant

Marketing Statement

Under general supervision of the Manager/Administrative Officer, manages the operations and staff of a work group or support program of Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) Public and quality standards.

Hourly rate $49.52

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field; AND four or more years’ experience in a law enforcement organization, including supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge of:

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania criminal and civil statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, and applicable Federal rules and regulations; Duties, powers, authorities, and limitations of a Police Officer; Modern law enforcement management principles for efficient and cost effective management of allocated resources; Pennsylvania criminal justice and court procedures and records management requirements; Methods for management and deployment of law enforcement personnel and equipment; Modern law enforcement regulations, including case laws governing arrest, rules of evidence, probable cause, use of force, custody of evidence and property, and search and seizure; Police radio, dispatch, and communication protocols, procedures, hardware, and software; Local community issues and regional community resources available to citizens; City geography, traffic patterns, and the location of streets, landmarks and PHA buildings.

Required Skill in:

Interpreting and explaining PHAPS policies, legal standards, and procedures; Analyzing public safety and security issues, and developing solutions; Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; Working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations; Investigating and resolving personnel issues, citizen inquiries, and officer complaints; Effectively managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment; Prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; and directing the work of others; Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers; Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software; Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver’s License is required.

Municipal Police Officers’ Training and Pennsylvania Act 120 certification is required.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors at PHA facilities; may be exposed to physical attacks, hazardous chemicals, fires, and infectious and communicable diseases; may be required to physically capture and restrain persons; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet PHAPS standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Responsibilities

Manages the operations and staff of a work group or support program for the PHA Public Safety Division (PHAPS), including patrol, communications, fleet, quartermaster, training, outreach, and administration; resolves operational and administrative issues using sound judgment and operational knowledge; duties will vary according to job assignment; Exercises independent judgment within defined guidelines; reviews and evaluates operational effectiveness to meet goals of protection of life and property, maintaining order, enforcing state and Federal law and PHA regulations, and providing effective administrative and support services; Supervises PHA Officers and staff by delegating work assignments, supervising activities, and monitoring call responses and case disposition; assigns tasks and projects; instructs and trains Officers, develops skills, and evaluates performance; Provides guidance for Police Officers to preserves the peace, reduce the fear and incidence of crime, and meet the public safety needs of the community; Manages Officers and staff; monitors operations, and evaluates effectiveness, individual actions, and team performance; conducts staff briefings, and communicates special issues; Assures that Officers and staff are trained and equipped, are held accountable for duties and responsibilities assigned, and follow PHAPS policies and procedures; Prioritizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates assigned staff and operational programs; manages, coaches, mentors and disciplines subordinate staff; Meets regularly with management staff to discuss and resolve priorities, special assignments, resource allocation, program effectiveness, problems, and technical and administrative issues; Reviews and approves activity reports; provides advice and assistance to the Chief, Deputy Chief and Inspector on public safety policies, procedures and resource allocation; Evaluates and analyzes operational data and trends, and recommends solutions and strategies; Coordinates patrol and enforcement programs with local law enforcement agencies; Stays abreast of trends and innovations in public housing safety and security programs; Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and PHA information; AND Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How To Apply

All applications will be accepted through the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Jobs Board at www.pha.phila.gov/jobs

Closing Statement

About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)

Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.