POLICE LIEUTENANT

POLICE LIEUTENANT

Salary

$129,541.00 Annually

Location

888 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT

Job Type

Full Time

Department

Office of Public Safety, Health and Welfare

Division

Police

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

POL

• Description
• Benefits

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of a superior police officer, performs supervisory, managerial and technical work during each tour of duty in assigned area and/or task; does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs related duties as required.
• Directs the overall activities of a squad or specialized section with responsibility for the effective implementation of all operations.
• Supervises police officers or other assigned personnel.
• Assigns and deploys personnel and equipment to provide maximum service and productivity.
• Advises subordinates on new or difficult situations.
• Ensures the effective and efficient use of personnel and resources to accomplish the mission, goals and objectives of the Department.
• Ensures personnel perform duties properly. Investigates and documents serious violations of Department policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ensures personnel adhere to Department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Assumes command of crime or major accident scenes or incidents involving police personnel, directing investigative activities as required.
• Promotes and maintains effective relations with the community, media, and public officials. Meets with and confers with community members to discuss public safety issues.
• Ensures all required records and reports of personnel are submitted accurately, completely, clearly and promptly.
• Conducts continual appraisal of squad operations and recommends or institutes corrective action as warranted.
• Directs continuing in-service training and career development of personnel.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and in the operation of motor vehicles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Thorough knowledge of the management of police operations and administration, such as community policing.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws; City ordinances; and court decisions.
• Thorough knowledge of contemporary investigative procedures, practices and techniques.
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise and direct a large number of personnel.
• Thorough knowledge of Department rules, regulations and policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with police personnel and the public.
• Ability to behave in a positive and fair manner in order to gain and maintain the confidence, support, cooperation and satisfaction of the community.
• Ability to analyze situations or information and make proper judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Sufficient strength, endurance and agility to perform duties of the class.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and in the operation of motor vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• This position is open only to permanent full-time employees of the Stamford Police Department, who meet the qualifications stated below.

A Sergeant must have served a minimum of two (2) years as a Sergeant as of the date of the test for Lieutenant in order to qualify to take such test.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: There will be a written examination weighted 30% (See below reading list) and an assessment center weighted 70%.

EXAMINATION DATES: Written - Saturday, October 24, 2026; Assessment Center - Sunday, October 25, 2026

POLICE LIEUTENANT PROMOTIONAL EXAM READING MATERIAL

1. Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

> Authors: Jocko Willink, Leif Babin

> ISBN-13: 978-1250183866

> ISBN-10: 1250183863

> Publisher: St. Martins Press

> Publication Date: November 21, 2017

2. Management and Supervision in Law Enforcement, 7th Edition

> Authors: Kären M. Hess, Christine Hess Orthmann, Shaun E. LaDue

> ISBN-13: 978-1285447926

> ISBN-10: 1285447921

> Publisher: Cengage Learning

> Publication Date: January 1, 2015

3. Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers Field Manual (The Original Red Book) current Edition

Chapters I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII (CRIMES SECTION is EXCLUDED)

4. Stamford Police General Orders (Appendix A) Located In Powerdms

5. Appendix A *General Orders Located in Powerdms

6. Stamford Police Department General Orders:

1.01 Law Enforcement Function

1.02 Limits of Authority

1.03 Written Policy System

1.04 Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid

1.05 Harassment and Discrimination

1.06 Investigatory Stops

1.07 Strip and Body Cavity Searches

1.09 Bias-Based Policing

2.01 Organizational Structure

2.02 Goals and Objectives

2.03 Unity of Command/Span of Control

2.04 Authority and Responsibility

2.05 Management and Administration

2.06 Recording Police Officers

2.07 Line and Staff Inspections

2.08 Public Information- Media Relations

2.09 Uniform Standards and Dress Code

3.01 Use of Force - General

3.04 Impact Weapons

3.05 Reporting and Investigating Force

3.06 Vehicle Pursuit

3.07 Firearms

3.09 Use of Canines

4.01 Citizen Complaints

4.02 Investigating Misconduct and Citizen Complaints

4.05 Grievance Procedures

4.06 Drug and Alcohol Testing

4.07 Alcohol & Substance Abuse

5.01 Patrol Administration

5.02 Vehicle Operations

5.03 Equipment

5.05 Family Violence Investigations

5.06 Mentally Ill and Homeless Individuals

5.07 Arrest Processing

5.10 Securing Prisoners

5.11 Prisoner Transportation

5.14 Use of Social Media

5.26 Body Worn Cameras

6.16 Death Notifications

7.02 CBRNE

7.03 Response to Unusual Occurrences

7.06 Hostage Negotiations

7.07 Special Response Team

8.15 Workers Compensation

8.19 Staffing

8.20 Sick Leave

880 Critical Incident Response Cards

Zero Tolerance Workplace Violence (City Policy)

The City of Stamford offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; health, vision, dental, defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plans, free term life insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits. Sick bank and tuition reimbursement as well as training from the City of Stamford Training Institute.

Specific information regarding benefits are outlined in each Collective Bargaining Agreement or in the Pay Plan Document for pay plan employees.

Please click here for Union Contracts: Employee Information | Stamford, CT (stamfordct.gov)

If the position is a seasonal/temporary position, it is not eligible for union benefits.

Employer City of Stamford

Address 888 Washington Blvd.

P.O. Box 10152

Stamford, Connecticut, 06904-2152

Phone 203-977-4070

Website http://www.stamfordct.gov