Police Lieutenant

Police Lieutenant

The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Lieutenant. This position will provide high level supervisory, public relations, or community services duties as an assistant to the commander of a major division, an officer-in-charge of a community sector or other specific unit within the department.

Duties include but are not limited to managing general field operations including : supervising patrol and other staff operations; monitoring investigations and field activities to determine effectiveness of policing and compliance; instructing and assisting subordinates in the supervision and management of their units; preparing management and activity reports; creating, coordinating, directing and attending community meetings; participating in special projects, communicating with various media entities, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, special certifications and licenses : In accordance with the Richmond Coalition of Police (RCOP) and the City of Richmond Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 12, Section 3 (Part 2. Promotions) : MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Candidates must have two (2) years of continuous (no break in service) experience as a Police Sergeant with the City of Richmond. There is no experience credit for service in an Acting capacity. Qualified continuous service is the immediate / current two (2) years prior to November 2, 2025. Experience as a Police Sergeant begins with the appointment date to the rank of Sergeant in a permanent status (includes promotional adjustment / probation period). Candidates must also have an overall performance rating of at least successfully meets expectations in the performance evaluation period ending June 30, 2025. No more than a total of six (6) days suspension in the past 24 months; no substantiated incidents of excessive force in the past 24 months; no arrests for a criminal offense in the past 24 months unless found not guilty in the court of law; valid Drivers license. Achievement of the above stated qualifications must be met by November 2, 2025. Promotion Process : Applicants will be screened for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet or exceed the minimum qualifications will be notified of their eligibility to participate in the 2025 assessment center examination process. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a considerable understanding of the below sources during the assessment center examination process. Internal Sources : RPD General Orders (as of September 29, 2025); Executive Orders (as of September 29, 2025); City Administrative Regulations (as of September 29, 2025); Richmond Coalition of Police and the City of Richmond Collective Bargaining Agreement; VA State Code 18.2, 19.2, and 46.2 only; and Richmond City Code Chapters 19 and 27. External Sources : Leaders Eat Last : Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Dont, Simon Sinek, ISBN-13 : 978-1591845324 Wisdom of the Bullfrog : Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy), Admiral William McRaven, ISBN-13 : 978-1538710241 Salary Range : $96,201 - $156,930. Actual starting salary will provide for placement within the Lieutenants salary range that offers a minimum of a 5% increase. FLSA status : Non-exempt position, eligible for overtime. Performance Evaluation Group : Sworn Manager Application Process : Interested candidates are required to submit an online application at https : / / www.rva.gov / human-resources / employment. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 11 : 59pm, November 2, 2025. Orientation Session will be held virtually, December 1, 2025 December 15, 2025, and attendance is mandatory. The link to access the Orientation Sessions will be provided to all eligible candidates closer to the date. Assessment Center examination dates will be announced at a later date. Please direct any questions to the RPD Personnel and Recruitment Division at 646-6733.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and / or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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