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Police Lieutenant

City of Dallas, Oregon | OR

Posted Date 5/27/2025
Description The Lieutenant is an executive management position, providing highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Chief of Police. The position works in tandem with the Chief of Police to provide executive-level management of all subordinate functions of the police department, ensuring all agency activities are consistent with community and industry standards and expectations, and in keeping with the mission of the police department.
The Lieutenant is second-in-command of the police department, and acts as the Chief of Police during the Chief’s absence and possesses the authority of the Chief of Police in the management and supervision of subordinate members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • It is the responsibility of every employee to represent the City of Dallas by responding to community members, visitors, co-workers and others promptly, professionally and with courtesy. This includes treating everyone, internal and external, as a customer and delivering the best service possible in a respectful and patient manner.
  • Regularly communicates with employees, peers, community members, partnering agencies and other groups to listen to their concerns, improve relationships, develop new and other ideas, and provide information regarding current trends, statistics and developments.
  • Performs many of the administrative functions of the police department to allow subordinate members to devote most of their time to their police-operations job tasks.
  • Responsible for and provides oversight to the coordination and resolution of inquiries, complaints and internal investigations. May provide guidance and assistance to subordinate supervisors tasked with investigating complaints as necessary.
  • Responsible for department personnel and performance related issues including disciplinary actions, grievances and commendations.
  • Works with and on behalf of the chief of police in supervision and management of the police department and assists in ensuring the agency operates effectively and efficiently. Tends to matters which affect the availability or quality of services provided to community members.
  • In the absence of a supervisor assigned to the Criminal Investigations Section (CIS), oversees and may personally participate in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the jurisdiction of the department; obtains evidence and compiles information regarding these crimes; prepares cases for filing of charges; may testify in court and other related activities.
  • Participates in and assists the chief of police in the development of the philosophy of the police department.
  • Reviews a variety of police related reports prepared by subordinate officers or others.
  • Makes day-to-day police assignments as required by the operational needs of the department. Monitors and evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends within department policy, appropriate service and staffing levels
  • Develops and manages employee work programs as assigned.
  • Makes plans about individual tactical matters such as equipment to be used for particular operations or the detailed plans needed for an investigation. Develops new approaches to investigate problems.
  • Works with and assists the Chief of Police in determining how to deploy personnel during emergency responses.
  • Possesses familiarity with the concepts and structure of the National Incident Command System (NIMS). May utilize the NIMS and serve in the capacity of Command or General Staff during emergency responses.
  • Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigative activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information. Participates as part of the police department’s leadership; plans, coordinates, manages, supervises and evaluates police department operations.
  • Drafts and recommends to the chief of police policies and procedures for the department in order to implement directives from the City Council or Manager. Assists the chief of police in identifying, establishing and implementing goals of the police department to carry out the mission, vision and values of the city.
  • Provides input in the development and implementation of plans and law enforcement programs in order to better carry out the policies and goals of City Manager and Council; conducts on-going review of police department performance and effectiveness; and recommends programs or policies to alleviate deficiencies.
  • Coordinates the information gathered and work accomplished by various officers; assigns officers to special investigations as the needs arise for their specific skills.
  • Provides input to the chief of police in establishing department goals, objectives and philosophies for the training and development of police department personnel.
  • Makes periodic inspections of the department personnel for efficiency and evaluates individual performance of officers and other personnel. Provides input and recommendations to the chief of police in making re-assignments, promotions and appointments within the department with the approval of the City Manager.
  • Provides input—in formats including oral or written reports—to the City Council and Council Committees, and meets with elected or appointed officials, other law enforcement officials, community and business representatives and the public on various aspects of the police department’s activities.
  • Participates with labor relations and collective bargaining negotiations.
  • Maintains departmental discipline and the conduct and general behavior of assigned personnel.
  • Evaluates evidence, witnesses, and suspects in criminal cases to correlate all aspects and to assess for trends, similarities, or for associations with other cases.
  • Assists the chief of police with the daily management of the police department budget. Provides input and assists with coordinating the preparation and presentation of an annual proposed budget for the police department; plans for and reviews specifications for new or replaced equipment and provides associated budget analysis and recommendations. Determines priorities and adjusts spending to meet departmental needs. Approves expenditures requests as necessary.
  • Directs the development and maintenance of systems, records and legal documents that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of police department operations.
  • Prepares and submits periodic reports to the chief regarding the department's activities, and prepares a variety of other reports as appropriate.
  • Attends conferences, training, and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field; represents the Dallas Police Department in a variety of state, county and local meetings.
  • Studies and determines law enforcement needs of the City and recommends solutions to the Chief of Police.
  • Cooperates with county, state and federal law enforcement officers as appropriate where activities of the police department are involved.
  • Ensures the proper and efficient enforcement of all state laws, federal laws and local ordinances, which the police department is authorized to enforce.
  • Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations.
  • Skill in the use of the tools and equipment listed below.
  • Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel; ability to perform work requiring good physical condition; ability to meet all required physical demands; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors; ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; ability to give verbal and written instructions; ability to meet the special requirements listed below.
  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent; and
  • Eight (8) years of experience in police work, three years of which must have been equivalent to police sergeant or higher.
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of employment, a valid Driver License with an acceptable driving record;
  • Must have ability to meet department's physical standards;
  • Must hold a current Supervisory Law Enforcement Training Certification or equivalent.
  • Must be able to provide skilled, credible sworn testimony.
Salary106,170.60 - 129,172.68 Annual
Field
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma

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