Lieutenant

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The Police Lieutenant oversees the daily operations of an assigned shift within the College's Police Department, supervising patrol officers and agents to maintain discipline, enforce policy, and uphold the chain of command. The Lieutenant reports to the Chief of the police Department and supports department leadership by managing patrol operations and developing training programs to ensure high performance. This role requires sound judgment, strong leadership, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse campus community.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Manage shift operations, directing and prioritizing the work activities of all assigned personnel under their command.
• Respond to calls of serious emergencies, felonies, and other major incidents unless already actively engaged in another similarly serious incident.
• Review reports of subordinates for comprehensiveness, clarity, grammar, and spelling before approval and submission.
• Serve as a positive role model/mentor to subordinates and peers while promoting the Department’s mission, goals, and objectives.
• Actively note the performance of members under their command, while providing guidance and recognition as necessary.
• Ensure members under their command adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and discretion, and possess the ability to properly interpret and apply department policies, laws, and orders when defusing potentially volatile situations or resolving a wide range of potential problems with due regard for the safety of all involved.
• Investigate and respond to community complaints and implement changes to address public safety concerns or recommend appropriate discipline when necessary.
• Proactively assist the Chief with recommendations when establishing new policies and procedures to improve Department operations or prevent potential problems or issues.
• During shifts, serve as a Department liaison to other public safety entities (Boston police, fire, EMS) to ensure a safe and secure campus.
• Implement, supervise, and assist as necessary with the College’s emergency preparedness plan for responding to disasters and other major incidents. This includes notifying Department superiors and administrators, implementing the Incident Command System (ICS), and coordinating mutual aid response and personnel assignment.
• Participate in campus safety and welfare programs such as ALICE courses, threat assessment teams, sexual assault response teams, Resident Assistant, and Resident Director training.
• Represent the Department at various meetings as required.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief and Chief.

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to perform the job effectively.

• 5 years of policing supervisory experience, preferably in a campus setting.
• Must have graduated from a full-time police recruit training academy accredited by the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council or the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Academy for campus police officers. Graduates from out-of-state academies or the Massachusetts Reserve Intermittent Training Academy with MPTC Basic Training Exemption will also be considered.
• Ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license and the ability to be insured by the College’s automobile liability insurer.
• Successful completion of annual fitness for duty assessment, including a background investigation, a psychological evaluation, and a medical release.
• Must meet the April 1, 2020, State Police requirements for obtaining Special State Police Officer powers as listed in 515 CMR 5.04: “General Standards for Appointment, (1) Applicant. Must not be under 21 years old, a United States citizen, and an employee of an agency described in M.G.L. c. 22C, s56 through 68.”
• Must meet POST Standards for police certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – This may be representative but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job. 

• Possess and demonstrate ethical behavior and integrity
• Ability to complete assigned duties
• Ability to utilize sound judgment and engage in problem-solving
• Ability to multi-task, be resourceful, and show initiative
• Ability to provide analytical and critical thinking
• Ability to demonstrate organizational and time management skills
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with all members of a culturally diverse institution
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to remain on feet for extended periods, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push, pull, and climb stairs, balance, walk, and run
• Must be able to access all facilities, on foot, to respond to emergency calls for service, to include the uppermost floors of campus buildings when elevators are not available
• Must be able to conduct visual surveillance of individuals and surroundings
• Must be able to operate Department equipment
• Work includes exposure to elements, severe weather/ temperatures, and loud noises
• The work environment can expose one to hazards and physical risks to personal safety
• Must be physically fit and able to defend community members and oneself from attack or physical assault
• Must be able to wear the required uniform

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Usual Office Conditions
• Must be able to work different shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime shifts as required

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.  Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Compensation: $92,400.00 - $115,600.00 annually, commensurate with experience.

 

Grade of Position: 23-11E

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

Division: Division of General Counsel

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week. 

Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.