Police Lieutenant

Job Description

Under administrative direction, the Police Lieutenant provides command-level leadership for assigned operational, administrative, supervisory, and professional standards functions within the Police Department. The position may be assigned as Patrol Lieutenant or Professional Standards Unit Lieutenant. The Chief of Police, or designee, determines assignments based on departmental needs, qualifications, experience, and organizational priorities. A Lieutenant may be assigned responsibilities in more than one area. The general responsibilities below apply to all Lieutenants; assignment-specific responsibilities apply to the functions assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

Provides command-level oversight, direction, and accountability for assigned personnel, programs, and operational functions.
Supports the Police Chief and Police Captain in department planning, policy implementation, budget preparation, personnel management, and organizational decision-making.
Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, goals, and operational strategies that support department priorities and professional standards.
Supervises, mentors, evaluates, and develops assigned supervisors and personnel to promote accountability, readiness, and consistent performance expectations.
Prepares administrative reports, analyzes operational data, and provides recommendations to improve department effectiveness, compliance, and service delivery.
Represents the department in meetings, hearings, community engagements, and interagency efforts as assigned.
Serves in a command on-call capacity, which may include 24-hour on-call status, and assumes command during critical incidents or major events as assigned. May serve as acting Police Captain or Chief of Police during their absences when designated.
Communicates information between line supervisors and command staff.
May respond to calls for service as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned; this list is not intended to be all-inclusive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certification(s)

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is preferred; equivalent education, training, leadership experience, and professional law enforcement experience may be substituted.
Seven years of full-time professional law enforcement experience is preferred, including at least three years in a Sergeant or equivalent supervisory role.
Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license by date of hire and maintain a safe driving record.
Must currently possess a Colorado P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or equivalent.
Out-of-state candidates must obtain Colorado P.O.S.T. certification with six (6) months of hire.
The Town of Timnath provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws.

Disqualifiers

Applicants must satisfy all Town of Timnath and Colorado P.O.S.T. eligibility requirements. Candidates who do not meet these standards may be disqualified from further consideration.

Applicants must have NO

Felony convictions.
Felony committed within the last three (3) years, whether arrested and charged or not.
Conviction, plea of no contest, deferred judgment, or deferred sentence for a felony offense.
Misdemeanor conviction within the past three (3) years.
Certain misdemeanor offenses that would affect Colorado P.O.S.T. certification eligibility.
Domestic violence convictions.
Illicit drug use within the past three (3) years, including but not limited to LSD, heroin, cocaine, PCP, psilocybin mushrooms, amphetamines, inhalants, steroids, and similar substances.
Use of any illegal drug, on or off duty, while employed as a law enforcement officer.
Refusal to submit to a drug screening as part of the selection process.
Required Application Materials

To be considered for the Police Lieutenant position, please submit the following to jgipson@timnathgov.com:

Employment Application – can be downloaded from our website at https://timnath.org/police-department-jobs/
Cover Letter
Current Resume
Incomplete application packets may not be considered.

Position Timeline Information and Notices

Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission.

Application Deadline: All applications, with cover letter and resume will be accepted for initial review until November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Application deadline may be extended if an insufficient application pool is received.

Applications will be reviewed during the week of December 1, 2026.

Candidate Notification: Candidates selected to move forward will be notified during the week of December 7, 2026.

Testing will be conducted on January 12th and January 13th, 2027.

Testing location details and instructions will be provided directly to candidates selected to move on in the process.

Hiring Process

Application, Cover Letter, and Resume
Assessment Center with practical exercises
Oral Board
Background Investigation
Psychological Testing
Polygraph Examination
Drug Testing and Medical Screening
The Town of Timnath is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides employment opportunities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits

Dental insurance
Town sponsored Disability insurance (STD & LTD)
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance – Town sponsored & Voluntary plans offered
Lifestyle Spending Account
Paid sick time
Paid time off

CO PERA

Voluntary Retirement plan – 457(b)
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Town provides all equipment
Take home vehicle – must live within a distance/radius of no more than 30 miles from Timnath town limits
Guardian supplemental benefits
Work Location: In person

Pay: $125,387.00 – $153,599.00 per year

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