Police Lieutenant jobs in Tacoma, WA

Police Lieutenant supervises a team of police sergeants and other law enforcement support staff. Responsible for officer assignments, patrol operations, and investigations. Being a Police Lieutenant prepares and reviews reports. Ensures all policies and procedures are followed. Additionally, Police Lieutenant coordinates in-service training, staff performance evaluation and development. Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or closely related field. Typically reports to a chief of police or police captain. The Police Lieutenant typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Police Lieutenant typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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LIEUTENANT
  • The GEO Group, Inc.
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description
    Benefits Information

    Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

    Vacation Time-

    o 80 Hours - One (1) year but less than five (5) years

    o 120 Hours - Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years

    o 160 Hours - Ten (10 years but less than fifteen (15) years

    o 200 Hours - Fifteen (15) years and above

    Sick Time - Up to seven (7) days annually

    * 401(k) Matching

    * Vision Insurance

    * Health Savings Account

    * Employee Discount

    * Dental Insurance

    * 401(k)

    * Flexible Spending Account

    * 11 Paid Holidays

    * Health Insurance

    * Life Insurance

    * Tuition Reimbursement

    * Reduced Tuition Rates

    * Employee Assistance Program

    * Pet Insurance

    * Paid Training

    * Farmers Auto Insurance

    * Norton LifeLock benefits

    * Legal Shield services including Legal benefits and identity theft.

    * Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

    * Bereavement Leave

    * Jury Duty

    * Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

    * Employee Stock Purchase Plan

    The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

    Equal Opportunity Employer


    Overview

    Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

    Who We Are:

    GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

    Why Work for GEO:

    • At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
    • We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
    • Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

    Responsibilities

    Summary

    Supervises security/control activities and staff in an assigned area, which provides for maximum facility coordination in prisoner supervision and safety, in addition to the preparation of required records and reports.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

    • Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of detainees/inmates.
    • Responds to major unusual occurrences. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees/inmates in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma.
    • Promotes an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development of detainees/inmates and staff through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among detainees/inmates.
    • Directs the work of other employees. This includes the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
    • Makes assignments, reviews post orders and assures that all procedures including emergency procedures are in place and staff is trained in proper implementation.
    • Reviews disciplinary matters concerning both staff and detainees.
    • Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
    • Gives primary guidance on situational problems; making referrals for more complex problems.
    • Prepares records and reports as assigned by management. Maintains daily logs as required.
    • Responsible for attaining facility goals/objectives and ensuring compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures for security operations.
    • Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by detainee/inmate staff. May provide detainee supervision and security in other areas as needed.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements

    • High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
    • College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred.
    • Three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting, one (1) of which was in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.
    • Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates as well as staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
    • Supervisory Officers. Supervisors must be trustworthy and must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a detention officer and two (2) years of successful experience in field supervision (e.g., civilian community law enforcement, commercial or industrial guard service, or security service supervisory positions). The two (2) year requirement may be satisfied by completion of a career development program that includes work-related experience, training, or college credits at a level of achievement equivalent to the basic requirement, as practiced in the federal hiring process.

    GEO Secured Services


    The GEO Group is an equal opportunity employer. Geo will recruit, hire, train, promote, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, and disability, or other category protected by law, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. As a federal government contractor, it is GEO's policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment minorities, females, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. GEO will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.

     

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Experienced Police Officer (Lateral)
  • City of Tacoma
  • Tacoma, WA OTHER
  • The Tacoma Police Department is offering an incentive for lateral hires. The incentive includes $10,000 upon commission and paid to the employee on their first check; $7,500 upon completion of probati...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Police Officer (Exceptional Hire)
  • City of Tacoma
  • Tacoma, WA OTHER
  • The Tacoma Police Department is recruiting in-state Police Officer (Exceptional Hire) candidates. NOTE: a Police Officer applicant is determined to be an "Exceptional Hire" candidate if they have succ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Entry Level Police Officer
  • City of Sumner
  • Sumner, WA FULL_TIME
  • Application Process:1. Test: Visit PublicSafetyTesting.com to participate in Law Enforcement Officer Testing. You must select City of Sumner to receive your scores when testing. The City utilizes a co...
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Police Officer - Exceptional Entry
  • City of Bonney Lake
  • Bonney Lake, WA FULL_TIME
  • This is a continuous recruitment to establish an eligibility list. We will continue to accept applications throughout the year and will contact applicants when an additional recruitment is required. T...
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Lateral Police Officer
  • City of Auburn
  • Auburn, WA FULL_TIME
  • THE AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING!We're recruiting Lateral Police Officers... JOIN TEAM APD!OUR CITYThe City of Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents and encompasses over 29.8 square miles of l...
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Security Officer- Unarmed
  • Brosnan Risk Consultants
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Company Overview/Benefits: Unarmed Security Officer - FLEX Pay Rate: $20.50/hour Health, Vision, and Dental plans 401k w...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Juvenile Detention Officer 2 - Swing Shift
  • Pierce County, WA
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Salary: $28.32 - $35.43 Hourly Location : Tacoma, WA Job Type: Regular - Other Job Number: 24-00001 Department: Juvenile...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Officer
  • State of Washington
  • Olympia, WA
  • MULTIPLE OPENINGS FULL-TIME / PERMANENT FISH & WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RECRUIT AND FISH & WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT LATE...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Unarmed Security Guard
  • ProTacOne
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Job Description Job Description Unarmed Security Guard (Full-Time and Part-Time) Location: Downtown Sumner, WA Company O...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Police Officer - Lateral Entry
  • City of Gig Harbor, WA
  • Gig Harbor, WA
  • Salary : $88,635.00 - $107,736.00 Annually Location : Gig Harbor, WA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 23-00016 Department...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Police Officer - Lateral Entry
  • City of Gig Harbor, WA
  • Gig Harbor, WA
  • Salary : $88,635.00 - $107,736.00 Annually Location : Gig Harbor, WA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 23-00016 Department...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Relief Terminal Security Officer
  • Port of Tacoma, WA
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Salary: $49,608.00 - $55,120.00 Annually Location : Tacoma, WA Job Type: Relief/No Benefits Job Number: 632 Department: ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Overview: In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience,...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...
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Income Estimation for Police Lieutenant jobs
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Tacoma, Washington area prices
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