Lieutenant of Patrol Operations – Public Safety

Pittsburgh, PA
Duquesne University

Position Summary:

The Lieutenant of Patrol Operations within the Duquesne University Police Department (DUPD) reports directly to the Captain. The Lieutenant is assigned as the assisting commanding officer of patrol operations and may assume the duties of the Captain in his/her absence and perform related functions in that capacity.

Essential Functions:

  • The DUPD Lieutenant assists in providing strategic guidance on complex issues including DUPD directives affecting operational policies, management of resources, effectiveness /efficiency.
  • The DUPD Lieutenant engages in executive level problem-solving with the Chief of Police, D/Chief of Police, and Captain.
  • The DUPD Lieutenant develops and maintains collaborative relationships with internal departments throughout the campus, collaborating to achieve goals to ensure outcomes meet the needs of all campus stakeholders. The DUPD Lieutenant serves as an executive representative of the DUPD at campus meetings, conferences, committees, and other executive level functions with both internal and external groups at the direction of the Captain.
  • The DUPD Lieutenant engages in activities that promote the DUPD within the campus community and the law enforcement profession.
  • The DUPD Lieutenant is the assistant commanding officer of the patrol division.
  • The DUPD Lieutenant is responsible for the following duties: inspecting and overseeing the functions of the Sergeants, Corporals, OIC’s, Patrol Officers, and Detective to ensure compliance with the DUPD policies, procedures, regulations, and standards.
  • The DUPD lieutenant is responsible for establishing and maintaining rapport to facilitate the DUPD’s functions and to promote campus safety and community policing programs.

Requirements:

  • Act 120 Municipal Officer certification
  • Minimum of four (4) years of law enforcement experience and one (2) year of progressively responsible supervisory, leadership, and management experience.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Professional training such as POSIT, POLEX, FBI-LEEDA or similar program.