Campus Police Lieutenant
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18786 (NE S WFSE Police Mgmt)
DEFINITION
Assist in the administration and supervision of a division or shift of a campus police department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions allocated to this class may serve as staff assistant to the head of a division of the security department; or direct a special activity such as training; or direct a line police unit including police sergeants. Incumbents have arrest powers and are required to be commissioned law officers under the regulations of the state.
TYPICAL WORK
Coordinate the work of a functional unit with the work of the line division and recommend procedures and methods to increase department efficiency;
Assist in the development of institution security programs;
Review security department records and reports; initiate corrective action when necessary to ensure compliance with institution regulations, local, state, and federal law; prepare departmental reports as required;
Develop and direct police department training programs; review the effectiveness of the unit;
Plan, schedule, and assign security staff to shifts and sections;
Participate in personnel processes; make recommendations on appointments, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and discharges;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of law enforcement experience or training in a supervisory capacity equivalent to Campus Police Sergeant; possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license; no previous felony convictions. A Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science may substitute for one year of required experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
08/16/1974: New Class
08/16/1974: Revise Minimum Qualifications
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion