Police Lieutenant
On-site · Gainesville, Florida, United States
Job Summary
The Police Lieutenant serves a key leadership role on the college police command team, with responsibilities spanning operations or administration, supervision of sworn and non-sworn personnel, coordination with external agencies, budgeting support, and ensuring compliance with laws and college policies. Operations leadership includes patrol coverage, event management, and emergency response; Administrative leadership covers investigations, 911 communications, regulatory compliance, and accreditation. Requires an associate degree in a related field with 5 years sworn law enforcement experience (or 7 years combined education/experience), supervisory experience, completion of a state Police Academy, and relevant certifications. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, community policing, and organizational skills are essential; duties include incident command, reports and documentation, training, and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes public safety, FERPA/Clery/Title IX familiarity, and a commitment to diversity and campus safety excellence.
Required Qualifications
- An associate degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, business administration, organizational management, and/or a related degree with five (5) years of sworn law enforcement experience, or a combination of education and experience equal to seven (7) years is required.
- Prior supervisory experience is required.
- Completion of a state certified Police Academy and passing score on the State Law Enforcement exam.
- FDLE certification, Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training certification, or other relevant training.
- Must maintain mobility, physical strength, and stamina to ensure the ability to see, hear, stand, bend, lift, carry, walk, or run is upheld.
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