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Tampa Skyline
Tampa Skyline

Police Lieutenant

Recruitment #160606-007458-002

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Nature Of Work

Performs supervisory and technical police work in exercising specifically assigned administrative and command functions in any of the services or field-division units of TPD.

Examples of Duties

Acts as field commander or supervisor and participates in administering, managing and directing law enforcement activities of a specialized nature; supervises and conducts roll call, information dissemination and shift changeover procedures; conducts personnel and equipment inspections; supervises and provides assistance in the investigation of serious crimes and accidents, as necessary; reviews and edits documentation submitted by subordinate personnel for accuracy and completeness and to determine whether probable cause exists for arrest.

Performs and oversees performance of employee evaluations; advises subordinate employees in the application and interpretation of rules, regulations, policies, standard operating procedures and general orders of the department; assists in the training and career development of subordinate personnel; reviews and approves employee requests for overtime credit, vacation and compensatory leave time; ascertains that necessary personnel are assigned to problems; makes tactical plans and recommends solutions to problems encountered by subordinates; originates or reviews disciplinary actions and makes recommendations commensurate with offenses committed.

Maintains records and prepares reports as required.

Directs the operation in the absence or upon the request of a superior officer.

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

(a) One (1) year of experience as a Police Sergeant.
(Individuals with less than 1 year may sit for the exam.)NOTE: All of the required experience must have been with the Tampa Police Department.

(b) Successful completion of three (3) years of college (90-semester or 136-quarter hours).(Individuals with 75 semester hours may sit for the exam)

All candidates must submit a copy of their degree or transcript (with signature and/or seal affixed) prior to the closing date. This also applies to candidates who may have applied for past examinations. The transcript or diploma may be scanned and attached via upload to the online application or forwarded via email to careers@tampagov.net.

NOTE: Applications and associated documentation must be received no later than September 8, 2016. All submissions received after this date will not be processed.

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid Florida driver's license.

Examination

  • 80% Written Test (Weighted - 80% multiple choice; 20% In-Basket).
  • 10% Education
  • 10% Seniority

    The written test will be a combination of a 80 multiple choice questions and 20 multiple-choice in-basket questions. Candidates must attain a minimum passing score of 70% on the written test. Employees who earn a passing score on the written test, will be granted education and seniority points consistent with Article 35.3.5.

    Date of the Written Test:  Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at the Fire/Police Training Center, 116 S. 34th St, Room #112.

     

     

     

    • Conclusion

    Closing Date For Applications: September 8, 2016

    How To Apply: Apply online at www.jobaps.com/tampa.

    To view instructions on completing the online application select Police Lieutenant Online Application Instructions.

    HELPFUL HINTS FOR COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION: Please register before you begin the application process. This will enable you to view and re-use information from previously submitted applications to complete and submit any future applications. Please make certain your application is complete and the information you provide clearly demonstrates that you possess the minimum job qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Resumes can be submitted in support of an application, but not in lieu of an application. Resumes and copies of certifications or other required documents may be attached to your online application.