This job description is for a District Lieutenant position in the Raleigh Police Department's Field Operations division. The District Lieutenant supervises 24 police officers across one or more patrol squads. Responsibilities include assisting in commanding the district personnel, planning assignments, evaluating subordinates, handling facility issues, and ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures. The District Lieutenant also serves as a liaison with other divisions, attends community meetings, and fills in as the District Commander or Watch Commander when needed. Qualifications for the role include an associate's degree in a related field, law enforcement certification, considerable police experience including supervision, and training in supervision, budgets, and other areas.

1. Raleigh Police Department
Job Description Field Operations
Class. Number
3216
Job Number
005
District Lieutenant Number of positions
24
Date Updated
01-21-14
DEFINITION:
This is supervisory and administrative work of considerable difficulty including direct supervision of police
line functions in Field Operations.
Work involves assisting in command of a patrol district composed of one or more squads of police officers.
Work involves responsibility for performance of Field Operations patrol functions including preventive
patrol, law enforcement, and investigative duties. Work includes supervision of police field and patrol
duties through one or more subordinate supervisors. Work includes responsibility for scheduling and
assignment of subordinate personnel, to evaluate subordinate performance, and to assist subordinate
personnel in directing and controlling the activities of their subordinates. Work requires the exercise of a
moderate degree of initiative and independent judgment. Work may require considerable public contact.
Work is reviewed through direct observation of results and through appraisal of written and oral reports
concerning activities and assignments.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assists in commanding district personnel in the delivery of police patrol service.
Plans, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of district subordinates including sergeants and patrol
officers.
Determines District scheduling, including schedules for in-service training, court and special assignments.
Manages District facilities to include budget and expenditures for maintenance and operations.
Assists in determining crime patterns.
Coordinates special projects.
Supervises inspection procedures.
Attends CAC, Community Watch, and other community meetings and events.
Assists in training and instructing subordinates through daily roll call.
Coordinates and assigns district personnel for squad, district, and in-service training.
Assists in ensuring compliance with departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures through
instruction and inspections.
Assists in conducting investigations of any allegations or complaints of police misconduct by subordinate
personnel.
Assists in recommending, and administering disciplinary action.
Reviews performance evaluations of subordinate district personnel.
Counsels and assists district personnel with problems, grievances, appeals, and complaints.

2. Raleigh Police Department Field Operations
District Lieutenant
Job Number
005
Date Updated
01-21-14
Review employee’s and subordinates’ electronic payroll information for accuracy, and submits according to
software function and City policy.
Assists in ensuring the effective utilization of material resources, equipment, and personnel consistent with
departmental objectives.
Handles facility and building issues, vehicle assignments, and maintains supplies and reports.
Assists monitoring and evaluating all field operations of the district and adjust them according to varying
needs and conditions.
Confers with superior and subordinate officers to discuss operational field problems, and to devise and
administer appropriate solutions.
Receives and takes action upon citizen complaints and concerns regarding police policies, procedures,
activities, and services.
Attends administrative staff meeting, assist in the development of policy and procedure, completes
administrative staff reports.
Serves as liaison with Detective Division.
Serves as district commander and duty officer in absence of the District Commander in addition to regular
duties.
Serves as Watch Commander for the City of Raleigh periodically each month as needed. Responsible for
all activities within the City and completion of a written summary of pertinent activity occurring during that
period.
Assists in supervising complex field investigations, major field incidents, project assignments, and tactical
field operations.
Be capable of working rotating shifts.
Operates a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and night under a variety of conditions and speeds.
Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels.
Maintains good media relations through cooperative effort.
Conducts career development counseling with subordinates.
Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE:
Of departmental policies and procedures.
Of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Of Fair Labor Standards Act, personnel laws, regulations, procedures and basic employment
practices.
Of budgetary procedures and processes.
Of the city and its geographic characteristics.

3. Raleigh Police Department Field Operations
District Lieutenant
Job Number
005
Date Updated
01-21-14
Of the principles of police leadership and supervision.
Of police principles, practices, methods, techniques, and procedures with respect to field operations
and special police functions.
Of Emergency Management Procedures and the Incident Command System.
ABILITY:
To analyze complex problems and develop appropriate solutions.
To take command in emergency situations and to expeditiously and effectively direct and control
police operations until relieved by proper authority.
To deal courteously and fairly with members of the public and to take necessary action to resolve
citizen grievances and complaints concerning police field activity or service.
To establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel, City employees and
officials, and the public.
To express ideas and concepts concisely and clearly, orally and in writing.
To counsel, motivate, and appropriately discipline subordinates.
SKILL:
In oral communications and interview techniques.
In press/media relations.
In computer concepts and applications.
In payroll and budgetary issues.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General Direction
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Technical/Functional/Direct
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
EXPERIENCE:
Appointment to the rank of Police Lieutenant and considerable experience in police work,
supervision and management.
TRAINING:
Basic and annual In-Service Training.
Specialized training in police supervision and management practices.
In payroll and District budgetary applications.
EDUCATION:
An Associates Degree (A.A.S.) or sixty (60) semester hours of study from an accredited college or
university in a job related field.

4. Raleigh Police Department Field Operations
District Lieutenant
Job Number
005
Date Updated
01-21-14
CERTIFICATION:
Certification as a law enforcement officer by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and
Standards Council in accordance with Chapter 17A of the General Statutes.