Police Lieutenant

Under the direction of the Chief of Police and Deputy Police Chief, Lieutenants are responsible for overall management and administration of a major functional area or division within the Police Department. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate profile includes: 1. Leadership: Responsible and accountable Ethical Loyal Demonstrate and promote the mission, vision and values of the police department 2. Communication: Written and Oral Working relationship with the community and other departments 3. Positively influencing others: Role model Professional development Coach and mentor Demonstrate and promote a culture of fair and impartial policing 4. Knowledge of: Laws, policies and practices Labor Agreements 5. Supervision: Creative and innovative Day-to-day operations Decisiveness 6. Ability to work under pressure: Multi-tasking Examination and Selection Process Timeline Specific times and locations for each examination will be announced soon after the closing date for applications. Candidates will be notified if the timeline described below changes. September 2, 2026 - October 18, 2026: Application Period November 10, 2026, 1400 hours: Candidate Briefing via Zoom December 7, 2026: Command Skills and Abilities Promotional Test December 8, 2026, may also be added depending on number of qualified applicants December 15, 2026: Civil Service Commission Certification of Promotional List TBD - Late December 2026 - January 2027: Chief’s Interview Important Information about the testing process The examination process is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties of the lieutenant. Four job-related exercises or simulations are validated by subject-matter experts in which candidate scores are integrated by a statistical process. Important Information about the Testing Exercises The exercises will consist of an assessment center. The assessment center will use trained assessors/raters selected by the Olympia Police Department and Civil Service. Candidates who are offered an opportunity to participate in the assessment center will receive a briefing about the nature and purpose of the testing prior to its commencement. Important Information about Examination Scoring In accordance with City of Olympia Civil Service Rules, candidates must pass all portions and phases of the assessment center in order to be placed on the Promotional Police Lieutenant Register. Observers may be present during testing and may observe some or all of the test components. Candidates will be ranked on the Promotional Police Lieutenant Register in final ranking score order. A candidate briefing will be conducted November 10, 2026, at 1400 hours via Zoom . Additional information about the zoom meeting will be provided. The purpose of this briefing .will be to inform all candidates regarding the testing process. To apply: External Applicants : This position is open for applications until October 18, 2026 at 11:59pm. Please ensure your application is completed and submitted before that deadline to be considered. All applications must include a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should be no more than two (2) pages and should outline your work history, qualifications, and reasons for why you think you are the best applicant for this position. Internal Applicants: Submit an application through the Jobs Hub in Workday by 11:59p.m. on October 18, 2026. To access the Jobs Hub, log into your Workday account, click the “Menu” on the upper left corner of the homepage, select “Organization” (if this is not in your list you may need to add it) and then “Jobs Hub”. If you have questions about the 2026 Police Lieutenant Examination, please contact Deputy Chief Ray Brady ( rbrady@ci.olympia.wa.us ) or Telli Norton ( snorton@ci.olympia.wa.us ). Essential Functions The information contained in this classification specification is a representative sample of essential and other functions performed in this classification. Specific essential functions are identified for position recruitment or other administrative procedures. Examples of Duties: 1. Demonstrate leadership ability to influence staff to engage in service and activity that supports the overall Mission, Vision and Values of the Department. 2. Ensure that the Department maintains a high level of accountability and transparency. 3. Provides leadership and direction to staff about expectations and work needed to achieve the Department's strategic priorities. 4. Prepare and complete presentations to Media, City officials, community groups and other Department stakeholders about Department related activities. 5. Manages, anticipates and facilitates planning for short and long range needs of the department. 6. Represent the Department at meetings with government entities, community groups, and other City Departments regarding Departments role. 7. Manages and oversees employee conduct to ensure it is in compliance with the law, Department Policy, training standards, and collective bargaining agreements. This includes conducting investigations of matters involving allegations of serious misconduct. 8. Recommends corrective/disciplinary action or commendations as appropriate. 9. Informs Chief of Police of issues or things that may have significant impact on the Department, City and/or the community. 10. Provide management oversight to assigned staff including sergeants, officers, and civ