Lieutenant (Police: Towns & Villages)

An employee in this class performs an important law enforcement function in a town or village according to established procedures and policies of the Police Department. Responsibilities include assigning officers to their posts, evaluating their work performance and instructing them in new and approved police methods. The incumbent performs both technical and administrative duties. Does related work as required.

To be eligible, a candidate must now be serving and have served on a continuous basis with permanent or contingent permanent competitive status as a Sergeant (Police: Towns and Villages) in the jurisdiction in which the candidate seeks promotion for at least two
(2) years in the jurisdiction in which the candidate seeks promotion. Provisional time immediately preceding a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited.

The written test will cover
knowledge, skills and/or abilities in such areas as:
1. Law enforcement methods and practices; 2. New York State Laws; 3. Preparing written material in a police setting; 4. Understanding and interpreting written material; 5. Planning, supervising and administering police programs and activities.