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Home My WebLink AboutPolice LieutenantUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Police Lieutenant Department: Police Division: Field Operations or Support Services Supervisor: Police Captain FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 30 Job Number: 3006 Job Summary Plans, organizes, and directs activities and operations of assigned personnel, responds to emergency and non-emergency requests, and enforces all Iowa City ordinances and state and federal laws. Oversees and evaluates performance of assigned personnel. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Supervises specialized function of the Police Department and periodically rotates assignments: o Professional standards function with oversight over internal investigations, policy reviews and updates including ‘use of force’, management of accreditation and training, and evidence operations. o Patrol function with oversight over patrol operations, review of service calls and reports, scheduling of staﬀ, planning and carrying out special and regular operations. o Investigations function with oversight over detective division and investigations, review and assignment of cases, scheduling of staﬀ, planning and carrying out special and regular operations, and cooperating with drug task force agencies. • Supervises investigations, interviews, interrogations; observes and instructs subordinate personnel in the ﬁeld. • Supervises preparation of assignments and special instructions to be disseminated to the oﬃcers. • Screens, reviews and corrects reports written by subordinates; prepares reports on activities and functions of assigned areas of responsibility. • Responds to ﬁeld complaints, requests or problems from the general public, department personnel, and other county and state oﬃces and agencies. • Participates in counseling and training of subordinates; and makes recommendations regarding training needs. • Assumes command and directs operations in major criminal cases and serious traﬃc accidents, as needed; reviews follow-up investigations. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Assists with budget preparation, monitoring, and review of funds for speciﬁed uses, including grant funding and reporting. • Supervises daily inspection of vehicles and equipment to determine defects, cleanliness, damage and routine maintenance. • Performs special assignments such as: assignment to Johnson County Drug Task Force, investigations; grant development and administration. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate Degree or at least sixty hours of coursework in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement or related. Five years experience in law enforcement with two years experience at the rank of Sergeant. • Iowa Peace Oﬃcer Certiﬁcation. Valid State of Iowa driver's license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the position. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and six years of related experience; or ten years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to calculate ﬁgures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, and circumference. • Ability to complete a variety of written reports and citations which may be used in a court of law. • Ability to eﬀectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to read and interpret ordinances, state laws, reports and updates regarding criminal activity. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Knowledge of State and Federal laws, City ordinances, departmental policies, procedures, and goals. • Skill in oral and written communication, listening, public relations, and management. • Skill in the use of ﬁrearms, defense tactics and related law enforcement equipment. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Oﬃce – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Assists with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of a program function or unit for the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include supervising direct reports including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; writing and delivering performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and terminating employees. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds with or without assistance. Sufficient physical strength and stamina to bend, run, lift and crawl into small spaces and to restrain suspects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, animals, diseases and bloodborne pathogens. Employee may be exposed to dangerous situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) Reviewed/Approved by: Dustin Liston, Police Chief (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________