Lieutenant Police Department in Colonial Beach, Virginia at Town of Colonial Beach (VA)

The Police Lieutenant is a command-level law enforcement position responsible for assisting the Chief of Police in the leadership, management, and administration of the Colonial Beach Police Department. This position provides direct oversight of assigned police operations, supervises sworn and civilian personnel, ensures compliance with departmental policies and applicable laws, and promotes professional, ethical, and accountable law enforcement services. The Lieutenant serves as a critical link between the Chief of Police and departmental personnel, translating organi-zational priorities into effective daily operations. The position requires sound judgment, strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to manage personnel, operational challenges, and sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.


•Coordinates and schedules training for employees;
•Plans, directs, coordinates, manages and supervises the activities of civilian personnel of a division of the Police Department;
•Prepares and supervises the preparation of necessary records and reports relating to activities, and reviews reports prepared and submitted by subordinates; Also responsible for Records Management
•Implements, coordinates and supervises special department programs as assigned by the Chief of Police and is responsible for evidence control;
•Recommends and drafts policies/procedures for department and evaluates existing policies/procedures, assists accreditation manager as needed;
•Analyzes current criminal activities in the town; maintains criminal analysis board
•Reviews invoices and purchase orders for correctness and completeness;
•Assists in preparation of the Police Department budget;
•Assists Chief with requisitions and purchasing of supplies and equipment;
•Assists with criminal investigations and patrol as needed
•Promotes good relations, cooperation and exchange of information with various Town, County and State agencies, and other police departments or Federal agencies;
•Conducts internal investigations in conjunction with the office of professional responsibility
•Represents Chief of Police as delegated;
•Assists with critical events such as hostage/barricade incidents; demonstrations, local emergencies/disasters; high profile visits, special events etc.;
•Acts as Watch Commander in the absence of the Patrol Lieutenant or Sergeant;
•Provides counseling and guidance to the civilian personnel in operational, administrative and personnel matters;
•Personally handles difficult problems that arise;
•Directs roll calls and inspects officers and equipment in the absence of the Patrol Lieutenant or Sergeant;
•Performs related work as required in patrol and investigations and all other duties as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.


Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department; thorough knowledge of approved principles, procedures and methods of police administration; thorough knowledge of pertinent Federal and State laws and Town ordinances; thorough knowledge of the modern meth-ods and practices of criminal investigation and identification; good knowledge of the geography of the Town and the location of important buildings; skill in the use of firearms; ability to command the respect of officers and to assign, direct and supervise their work; ability to make maximum utilization of personnel; ability to deal with the public courteously and firmly, and to establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with the public; and the physical ability to perform the job. Skill in the use of non-lethal weapons.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employ-ee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is required to perform shift work including days, evenings and nights including weekends and holidays.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate ob-jects, controls, or tools; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather condi-tions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or air-borne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.