Lieutenant

Williston, ND
Williston Police Department

Salary: $86,227.60 – $94,228.40 Annually

Position Summary:

The incumbent is responsible for providing supervision over ambulance, engine or truck company personnel and operations in emergency and non-emergency occurrences. The incumbent is also responsible for emergency response for EMS, fire suppression, Hazmat, and other forms of special rescues.

Essential Functions:

  • Supervises personnel assigned to company to ensure rules/regulations and standard operating guidelines are being followed; serves as Officer in Charge in the absence of a higher authority.
  • Safely deliver crew members and equipment to the scene of all types of emergencies; EMS, Fire, Hazmat, MVA, extrication, Technical Rescue and Aerial Operations.
  • Emergency response for EMS, fire suppression, Hazmat, and other forms of special rescues.
  • Assumes responsibility for apparatus and equipment during assigned shift; may drive vehicle to emergency scenes; supervises personnel assigned to apparatus at scene of emergency.
  • Ensures equipment and apparatus are maintained in working order.
  • Responds to fire, accident, medical, rescue, civil defense and natural disaster calls and ensures that apparatus and equipment are working correctly while at scene.
  • Responds to calls regarding hazardous materials spills.
  • Administer drugs, provides medical treatment and transportation for sick and injured citizens when needed, all within EMS scope of practice.
  • Transports sick and injured patient’s long distances to adequate care facilities, as needed.
  • Engages in public education events with children, adults, and schools. Education includes, but is not limited to EMS education, fire prevention, public speaking, and tours.
  • Clean and maintain station and equipment.
  • Restock medical supplies and equipment as needed.
  • Regularly participates in personal, company and department training.
  • Regularly participates in either group or self-directed physical fitness activities during duty hours.
  • Check all equipment, perform minor maintenance on the apparatus and equipment and record any apparatus maintenance problems.
  • Mentoring and training of Driver/Operators and Firefighters
  • Operating the pumps and delivering water supply; aerial devices, and other equipment at working fires.
  • Perform recordkeeping and completion of computer forms for daily truck checks, time clock recording and all other required forms.
  • Perform pump and hose test as scheduled.
  • Maintains familiarity with buildings and streets in immediate coverage area and outlying areas of the City.
  • Maintains professional relationships with the community and City personnel.
  • Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.
  • Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent; and 12-18 months of total satisfactory work experience in the Fire/EMS Field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • One year (1) of supervisory/management experience
  • One year (1) service as a Driver Operator
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License
  • CPR & First Aid
  • Firefighter I & II standards certificate
  • Hazardous Material Operations & Awareness certificate
  • NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800 certifications
  • NR AEMT or Paramedic certificate
  • Fire Officer I
  • Fire Instructor I
  • Fire Inspector I
  • Airport Rescue Firefighter