Police Lieutenant

Police Lieutenant – Baylor Scott & White Health

The Lieutenant is a sworn officer who assists department Directors in the development and maintenance of goals and procedures, reviews and evaluates departmental policies, and utilizes analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills to oversee continuous quality in law enforcement and public safety. The role evaluates and prioritizes personnel assignments and operational responses to incidents involving Police and Security issues.

• Supervises and leads subordinates in enforcing laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures for the police department.
• Assists in developing and achieving departmental goals.
• Reviews and participates in the development of policies and Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Assesses personnel and asset needs necessary for Police and Security operations.
• Interacts with Managers of other departments to promote operational effectiveness.
• Conducts operational level inquiries into citizen complaints regarding Police and Security Officers.
• Responsible for Police and Security operations on a Regional level, normally comprised of two or three campuses.
• Handles sensitive investigations and information in a professional manner, safeguarding confidential information obtained through investigation or from Law Enforcement authorities.
• Reviews crime data and directs resources accordingly.
• Reviews Use of Force incidents and personnel training mandates to ensure legal compliance; interacts with community to address crime concerns, safety training, and crime prevention.

• Good interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Able to balance multiple demands and respond to time constraints.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Maintain a minimum passing score of 80% accuracy during firearms qualification and requalification.
• Make operational decisions to meet quality and productivity standards, measurable goals for employees and project teams.
• Use broader objectives to determine best resource utilization to meet schedules and goals.
• Make or approve effective hiring and termination decisions.
• Evaluate and recommend policy changes and establish procedures that affect the managed organization.
• Basic business knowledge: annual planning and goal setting, adherence to budgets, employee compensation, compliance, and risk management.
• General computer skills:
  Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, and email.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
• Experience:
  
  4 years of experience.

• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Licensed Peace Officer (LPO): TCLEOSE Licensed Peace Officer required.
• Driver’s License (TXDL):
  If moving from out of state, must obtain valid TX DL within 90 days of hire.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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