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City of Anthony Police Lieutenant in ANTHONY, New Mexico
The City of Anthony, NM is accepting applications for the following position:
POSITION SUMMARY: To plan, organize and direct the activities of a station, substation and/or division of the City of Anthony Police Department. Protects life and property, prevents and investigates crimes, apprehends criminals, enforces laws and SUPERVISION AND GUIDELINES: Supervisory duties are performed under administrative directive with responsibility for independent action and decision-making, reports to the Chief of Police. SUPERVISION EXERCISED/RECEIVED: Work is performed under general supervision of the administrative superior. Supervises employees and activities of a station, and/or Division of the City of Anthony Police Department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS,
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises and directs the activities of all subordinate personnel in the Police Department and assists personnel in the performance of their duties; responsible for assuring that the required procedures of the Department are being followed; responsible for assuring that all written reports, Citations and other written data are properly completed prior to submission to Chief of Police; responsible for work schedule of all Police Department personnel, submit proposed work schedule to Police Chief for approval; liaison to other law enforcement agencies on behalf of the Department; perform other related duties as assigned and at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Must have knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of law enforcement administration and management; laws, methods and procedures of criminal investigation; rule, regulations and standard operating procedures of a Police Agency, Knowledgeable in the principles, methods and techniques of community- based policing, crime prevention, law enforcement tactics, and traffic control; Page 2 of 7 2. Knowledgeable in criminal law and criminal procedure with regards to apprehension, arrest, custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies; reports writing; methods and techniques of supervision; training techniques; court demeanor and protocol; and effective communication techniques. 3. Thorough knowledge of geography, street system and routes of the city; of traffic codes; of personal safety procedures; of principles of firs aid; of operation of equipment; of criminal codes; of department policies and procedures; and of the City ordinances and the laws of the State of New Mexico. 4. Must have skills in effective communication; Leadership and motivational techniques; analyzing law enforcement problems and situations and applying reasonable courses of action; report writing; listen; use of firearms and law enforcement equipment; and establishing effective and cooperative working relationships. 5. Ability to operate police vehicle, firearms and other assigned equipment; to evaluate and determine appropriate action in variety of routine and emergency situations; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to establish effective working relationship with fellow employees and the public, to accurately complete report forms; to remain calm under stressful situations; and to be courteous, loyal and possess high moral standards and integrity. 6. Training in management, administration and leadership, as well as experience that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential functions specific to position. Physical strength and agility to perform obligations as a police officer.