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Nature of Work
Under limited supervision, performs managerial and
administrative duties necessary for the efficient security and
law enforcement operation for the division; including, but not
limited to, the planning, conducting and monitoring of all shift
operations occurring within the area of assigned responsibility.
Coordinates the activities and duties of division members and
civilian employees assigned to his/her command. Performs related
work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The rank of Lieutenant shall report to the Deputy Director
and will supervise Sergeants and Capitol Police Officers. The
Lieutenant will be in charge of all shift operations.
Examples of Work
Coordinates all enforcement/security efforts relating to the
reporting and investigation of security concerns, safety
issues, criminal activity, and other complaints as well as
vehicle and other accidents.
Facilitates the exchange of law enforcement information with
the West Virginia State Police, municipal, county, and
federal police agencies operating within the Division's
jurisdiction.
Participates in law enforcement, security and safety efforts;
investigates criminal complaints, vehicle and other
accidents; patrol all areas of the Capitol Complex.
Conducts security and safety assessments and training
seminars.
Conducts performance evaluations for all subordinate members
and makes written recommendations for promotions, demotions,
or other disciplinary action.
Responsible for the maintenance of discipline and the proper
performance of duties for him/herself and all subordinates.
Responsible for the observance of division rules, regulations,
policies, and other division directives both oral and
written by all members and civilian employees assigned to
his/her command and ensures the proper personal appearance
of all members and civilian employees.
Responsible for the observance of the established division
chain of command by all members and civilian employees
assigned to his/her command.
Prepares and submits written reports to the Deputy Division
Director of any misconduct, failure in the performance of
duty, disobedience of orders, violation of any division
policy, rule, regulation, or other directive, or any other
action or lack of action on the part of any member.
Reviews reports for compliance and responsible for the
submission, form, completeness and quality of all reports
submitted by members.
Responsible for the general appearance, maintenance and
security of all division offices, buildings and grounds.
Responsible for the proper use, maintenance, necessary
replacement and security of all general equipment assigned
to and used by members.
Responsible for the proper use, care and maintenance of all
division owned, leased, or maintained transportation
equipment.
Maintains all records and reports required of him/her and
subordinates by division policy, rules, regulations and
other directives.
Notifies Deputy Division Director regarding any information of
extraordinarily serious incident or crime, riot, civil
disturbance, wilful disruption of governmental processes, or
other such emergency situation.
May direct the temporary movement, placement or consolidation
of members to meet requirements of any extraordinarily
serious incident or crime, riot, civil disturbance, willful
disruption of governmental processes, or other such
emergency situation; commands or takes charge at the scene
unless/until relieved of such responsibility by the deputy
division director or division director.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of security and safety trends.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating
to law enforcement.
Knowledge of appropriate means of exercising force against
offenders.
Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
Ability to operate police equipment and firearms.
Ability to analyze security problems and recommend feasible
and effective solutions.
Ability to operate and maintain electronic security equipment.
Ability to take prompt effective action in time of crisis.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with public
officials and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from a standard high school or the
equivalent.
Experience:
Ten years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience as a certified law enforcement officer in
which three years was in a supervisory law enforcement
capacity.
Special Requirement:
Successful completion of supervisory and
management training and the professional training required
for police officers at the West Virginia State Police
Academy or an equivalent professional law enforcement
training at another state, federal or United States military
institution recognized by the Governor's Committee on Crime,
Delinquency and Correction law enforcement training
subcommittee as meeting the minimum standards of a basic
police officer.
Established: 5/20/1999
Effective:
6/01/1999