Police Lieutenant

New Castle, DE
New Castle County Government

Salary: $88,291.00 – $143,490.00 Annually

Closing Date: 1/8/2025

Position Summary:

Performs responsible administrative and supervisory police work safeguarding life and property in the County; does related work as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Commands police units and ensures that sufficient personnel are assigned at all times;
  • Plans and supervises the police activities in the County with specific responsibility for training and discipline;
  • Makes investigations of complaints and disciplinary problems;
  • Analyzes and evaluates the performance of the shifts and of individual officers;
  • Keeps records and makes reports of activities;
  • Keeps abreast of professional developments in police supervision and work;
  • Assigns officers to posts and reviews the work of subordinates and supervisors;
  • Receives and reviews reports of subordinates and prepares and submits reports to superiors;
  • Testifies in court;
  • Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external and internal customers are provided with the highest quality of service;
  • Operates a personal computer and other related equipment in the course of the work.

Requirements:

  • At least five (5) years’ experience as a New Castle County Police Officer with at least one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity at the rank of Police Sergeant and presently serving at the rank of Police Sergeant with completion of some college courses or some advanced police training courses.
  • Must pass a Class Ia County physical examination.
  • Weight should be proportionate to height; acuity of vision of not more than 20/200 corrected to 20/20 in each eye; the ability to distinguish between the colors of red, green, and amber with no pathology of the eyes and acceptable depth perception;
  • Possession of a valid Delaware Class D driver’s license or its equivalent;
  • Must be a United States citizen.