Police Lieutenant

Job Description:

Police Lieutenant

Description

Description

THE POSITION

The Town of Prescott Valley is seeking the next Police Lieutenant to positively influence and successfully deliver the Town and Police Department's Mission, Values, and Goals through critical analysis. The successful candidate will demonstrate a positive and cohesive approach to leadership, a strong work ethic and ability to work through personnel challenges, a focus on employee resilience and health, a demonstrated ability to understand and implement incident command, department policy, and law enforcement tactics. If you have a desire to serve the community, we encourage you to apply.

Examples of Duties

Essential duties include:

• Responsible for fostering a work culture that aligns with the values of the Town and Police Department; provides leadership in the delivery of superior services to Town residents and businesses.
• Provides professional guidance, training, and policy interpretation for assigned divisions.
• Assures minimum staffing levels are met; plans, allocates, and monitors time, people, equipment, and other resources to ensure efficient organization and completion of work.
• Takes command of major operations or emergencies as needed.
• Evaluates department training needs, staffing needs, budget resources, and management of personnel to achieve department-wide program objectives. Submits requests to the Chief as needed.
• Supervises, administers, and/or investigates complaints, reports of emergencies and/or requests for service; determines the need for law enforcement action and delivery of police services.

Compensation:

The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high-performance culture. The Town package includes a no-cost to individual health insurance plan, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and additional comprehensive benefits.

The expected hiring range is $107,411 - $120,000

The full salary range is $107,411 - $150,384

To Apply:

Additional information on the position's duties and requirements can be found in the job description located at prescottvalley-az.gov/employment . An overview of the tentative recruitment process and testing dates for this process are summarized below. All dates, locations, and components are subject to change.

Application: January 17 – 31

• Application, supporting documentation, and initial screen questions due January 31 at 5:00PM AZ Time through the online application system (NeoGov). The town will only accept information through the online portal submitted before the deadline.

Testing Process: March 3, 2025

Successful candidates will be invited to the next phase which includes, but not limited to, the following components:

• Structured resume submission
• Predictive Index Assessment
• Oral board presentation
• Interview panel

A Promotional List will be published upon completion of the testing process.

Closing Date: January 31 at 5:00PM AZ time

Typical Qualification

Requirements:

Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through two years of college resulting in an Associate's degree* or equivalent (minimum 60 credit hours). Bachelor's degree preferred.

*A Bachelor's degree will be a minimum requirement beginning on 7/1/2026

Experience: Minimum ofthree (3) years' experience at the range of sergeant or above.

Certifications and Other:

• Must possess AZ P.O.S.T. certification as a Law Enforcement Officer or the ability to receive their recertification through AZ P.O.S.T. within six (6) months. Preference will be given to those candidates currently holding AZPOST Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer.
• Must pass a police department pre-employment background investigation including criminal history check.
• Must have a Valid Arizona driver's license with acceptable driving record at time of hire.
• Continued qualification in firearm use.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to cover 24-hour, seven-day week operations and respond to service calls, staff coverage needs, or other emergencies as needed.
• On-call duty is required on a rotational basis.
• Travel required on a rotational basis for assigned conferences or training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Supplemental Information

The Town of Prescott Valley—The Cooler Side of Arizona

The Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)

Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!

Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.

A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.

Town Values

Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.

Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.

Benefits
Major benefits for a full-time regular, employee:
Medical: United Healthcare;
Employeecoverage paid at 100% by Town.
Employee + Spouse coverage is $311.56/month

Employee + Child(ren) coverage is $242.92/month

Employee + Family coverage is$$435.66/month

• Dental: Ameritas;Employee coverage paid at 100% by Town. Family coverage optional at $28.02/month.
• Vision: VSP Network or Eyemed Vision Care, Employee coverage paid at 100%. Family coverage optional at $5.50/month.
• Life Insurance:Town provided supplemental life insurance at one times the employee'sbase payup to$100,000.
• Voluntary Individual and Family Term Life Insurance: Additional term life insurance coverage available for employee, spouse and children.
• General Leave:Annually up to 200 hours for hourly and salary employees.
• Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays; Ten (10) hours per day for FT employees.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax pay deductions to use for eligible medical or dependent daycare costs.
• Disability Insurance: Town provided personal illness or injury short and long term disability benefits with 50% and 60% lost wages replacement respectively.
• Workers' Compensation: Provides 100% lost wages and related medical benefits as for on the job work related illness or injuries.
• Retirement Plans: ASRS Arizona State Retirement
• MediCare:While the Town provides the required contributions towards MediCare we do not participate in Social Security.
• State Unemployment: State mandated coverage is provided.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and referral services for employees and their immediate families is provided for financial planning, legal services, depression, substance abuse, family/marital and other relationship issues.
• Fit for Life Wellness Program: The Town is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. Participation is strictly voluntary and offers $200 participation incentive.
• Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.

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