Job Details

Uniform Patrol Lieutenant

The Uniform Patrol Promotion Board is currently accepting letters of application for promotion to the rank of Substation Lieutenant. Successful candidates will be added to the existing promotional list. Please be advised that if you are already on the promotional list, there is no need to reapply.

Job Duties:

• Must complete FTO awareness training
• Manages and oversees special projects as assigned by the Captain.
• Reviews complaints regarding subordinate personnel to determine investigative needs.
• Responds to scenes of violent crimes or major incidents to ensure proper response/investigation.
• Communicates with other law enforcement agencies and EBRSO divisions relative to ongoing investigations.
• Approves completed reports, probable cause, and warrants of subordinate personnel.
• Arranges work schedule as necessary to cover shifts of absent personnel.
• Schedules training for subordinate personnel, approves time sheets, and PTO requests.
• Assists subordinate personnel by recommending appropriate actions, methods, or procedures to be used.
• Performs inspections of equipment and uniforms.
• Conducts patrols of residential neighborhoods, businesses, and schools in a vehicle, motorcycle, or on foot to reduce and deter crime activity.
• Provides traffic control, investigates traffic accidents, and writes citations.
• Investigates citizen complaints by interviewing complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
• Investigates and secures crime scenes.
• Gathers evidence necessary to substantiate charges.
• Writes detailed reports regarding complaints, evidence, and other investigative information.
• Participates in community events and interact with the public
• Makes lawful and legal arrests of those who violate the law.
• Appears as a witness in court as necessary.
• Performs desk duty at the Substation when necessary.
• Answers questions from the general public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Five years of continuous service in Criminal Operations, 2 years of that service in Uniform Patrol. Have served as a Sergeant in Criminal Operations. (Prior supervisory service in criminal operations at another agency may be considered.) Note: You must have at least 12 months of continuous service with EBRSO before being eligible for promotion.
• No disciplinary suspensions in the last (6) six months; all other disciplinary or corrective actions will be reviewed by the promotion board.

• Basic Law Enforcement P.O.S.T Certification.
• Firearms qualified

• Good communication, public relations and problem solving skills.

Note:

• Applicants must meet the qualifications by the deadline stated in the job posting to be considered "qualified".
• Candidates will remain on the promotional list unless they receive a disciplinary suspension or decline an offered promotion.
• Candidates that meet the qualifications will be notified of the date for a written examination.

Interested employees must submit application packets which include the below listed items to Human Resources, no later than 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Incomplete packets will be rejected and the employee will not be eligible for promotion.

1. Letter of application for promotion (Letters of application must include hire date, current rank and position, time at current rank, time in current position, any disciplinary history and any particular qualities that you possess that would benefit you as a Substation Lieutenant.)
2. Resume (must contain all related work history, education and training)
3. Most recent firearms qualification score (may obtain from the Range)
4. Monthly accrual time sheets indicating attendance for the past year (may obtain from Payroll)