Temple University
Role Inventory Form
Position Specifications
Job Class:
Role Inventory Title: Detective/Lieutenant
Family:
SP
Level:
SP3
Department Title:
Salary Grade:
School/College/Department:
BU:
Sub Department:
FLSA:
Reports To:
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
Date: July 1, 2016
Family Definition
Protective Services Definition: The members of the Protective Services have the specific training and knowledge necessary to uphold/maintain
security and safety at the University. Specifically, members of this role draw upon their:
Knowledge of: The law crimes code, motor vehicle code and rules of criminal procedure, criminal justice system, specialized knowledge of
forensic investigations/forensic software analysis, University disciplinary system (code of conduct), external and Temple-specific police
operations, including trends and best practices; emergency services; investigations; regulatory requirements; budget maintenance and projections,
effective management and distribution of resources (people, time and equipment); risk management and reduction; education/service program
development and delivery; and chain of command rules (including being under orders, definition of insubordination, and affirmative duty
obligation to protect).
Skills and abilities related to: Law enforcement; police officers certification (PA) including annual training and recertification (first aid, CPR,
firearms); security and safety, human relations and interpersonal influence; crisis management; supervision, resource management and utilization;
and scheduling and deployment of personnel.
In order to:
Enforce the law, acting as first level of government
Maintain and enhance cost efficiency while maintaining or increasing safety
Provide personal protective services for VIPs, in conjunction with major events and at times of civil disobedience, and personal escort
services as needed and requested
Maintain and keep in working order essential equipment, including firearms, emergency equipment, bicycles, uniforms, defibrillators
Keep fully up to date on the proper usage of the latest equipment
Coordinate building security resources, using both university and contract personnel
Make recommendations to enhance crime prevention through environmental design, education programs, crime mapping, proactive
patrol, and community service/rapport building
Make first responder decisions, including first contact and next stage decision-making
Conduct student outreach/prevention programs
Provide/Ensure physical security (protection of physical plant and inanimate objects)
Responsible for risk management and risk reduction
Serve as community ambassador and information resource, including providing referral/counseling/social services
Develop and deliver educational and orientation programs on safety and security (including personal defense), including University, local
school and community
Maintain records on crime statistics
Manage crime scene effectively, both behaviorally and in regard to physical evidence
Handle intake of presenting problem; may restrain and/or commit individual to appropriate facility (whether for own safety or for
purposes of prosecution)
Serve as liaison, maintain positive rapport, and coordinate resources with local municipal law enforcement
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Profile Elements of Position
Functional Contribution and Research
Performance of Duties/
Project Responsibilities
Manages all services on Shift across all campuses, responsible for cost effective and efficient scheduling/deployment.
Responsible for establishing shift goals and provides recommendations or input on activities to support larger unit
objectives; may propose new projects.
Demonstrates high level of expertise in resource allocation and prior supervisory experience.
Selects, implements and supports solutions in complex technical environments.
Frequent interaction, response to and coordination with other departments and with organizations/groups outside the
University.
Monitors, instructs, and evaluates others in the application of departmental policies, practices and ethical standards.
Promotes departmental goals.
Responsible for the delivery of services/projects for all campuses; or multi-campuses in some cases.
Results impact upon the essential functions of the department and, in some cases, the University and external
community.
Procedures, processes,
and standards
Ensures the adherence of others to the procedures and standards pertinent to their function both directly and through
subordinate supervisors.
Evaluates day-to day productivity of shift; may implement measures to resolve shortfalls or recommend changes to
department-wide protocols.
Strategy
Implements limited strategic decisions for Shift; recommends and advises on strategic direction for department.
May evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies and suggest changes, as needed.
Relationships, Service & Community
Internal
Responsible for maximizing the effectiveness of internal relationships for shift.
Has extensive understanding of broad-based customer needs; acts accordingly and ensures that people supervised do
so as well.
Makes presentations internally and externally.
Takes initiative to contact others for problem identification.
Interacts with leadership in providing information.
Acts as expert resource for department.May act as a liaison between senior management and work team on progress,
work issues.
External
Maintains established relationships in a positive manner.
Has some latitude in decision making about communication to external audiences.
Initiates relationships under general supervision.Communicates orally and in written form within established
protocols.
Functional Team
Members
Coaches/mentors other team members as defined by departmental guidelines and functional discipline.
Recognizes and provides guidance to subordinates on problems that affect job performance.
May determine/adjust teams and workgroups.
Directs/leads subordinate supervisors.
Serves as a conduit, managing information up and down the department.
Ensures implementation of mission under general leadership direction.
Problem Solving & Innovation
Scope of Issues
Provides guidance and direction to the initial response to problem situations as necessary to Shift personnel.
Manages the overall response to serious and/or sensitive problems on Shift impacting operations and/or outcomes
across the University.
Complex problem solving within established policies.
Anticipates, resolves or recommends a solution to problems. Keeps supervisor abreast of situations that may have
significant impact on department.
Problem Resolution/
Resources Available
Reviews, evaluates, and critiques decisions made by subordinates.
Receives suggestions for, analyzes, and recommends solutions to community and departmental problems.
Searches out the best practice within functional expertise and makes recommendations.
Researches and evaluates options and acts accordingly under general supervision.
Knows what problems to solve and what problems to refer up.
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Profile Elements of Position
Identifies and may use departmental resources necessary to solve problems.
Allocates personnel and equipment resources within shift.
Provides recommendations and information on external resources.
Creativity and Innovation
Regularly applies creative, intuitive, and innovative solutions to resolve complex problems within general policy
framework.
Has the ability to implement solutions within Shift under general policies and past practices.
Decision Making Impact
Context of Decisions
Makes complex decisions within established policies and area of expertise.
Decisions may have impact on department and internal and external relationships.
Provides input to department level decisions.Reviews, evaluates and responds to subordinate supervisor’s suggestions
for procedural changes.
Some interpretation and application of procedures within Shift.
Assesses implications and prioritizes decisions to be made.
Financial
May provide analysis and input into budget development and management.
Has responsibility to operate within budget parameters.
People
May participate in selection of candidates for Corporals and Sergeants.
Conducts performance evaluation, termination, and training activities, and addresses general HR issues.
Leadership and Training
Professional Development Recommends and may implement training initiatives.
and Training
Monitors, assesses, recommends and may implement corrective action on competency, productivity and performance
issues.
Has input into, and may set or amend, performance standards for Shift.
Technical Leadership
Provides technical leadership within Shift.
Acts as a technical resource within department.
Team Morale/
Role Model
Models and promotes professional standards and accepted organizational values as it applies to Shift.
Teaches, reinforces and ensures the achievement of organizational goals and objectives.
Ensures positive morale of Shift.
Key Departmental Functions
(capsule statement and basic task list from dept and prior version descriptions)
Profiling Related Dimensions
A. Supervision:
Supervises Campus Police Officers and Security Officers under his/her command. Carries out
supervisory responsibility in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
B. Operating Budget range,
if Applicable:
C. Typical Education &
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and two to four years experience as Police Officer. Completion of Municipal Police
Officers Training course.
D. Typical Equipment Used:
Ability to work in a wet or humid environment.
E. Environmental
Conditions:
Ability to work with explosives.
Ability to drive in hazardous climatic conditions.
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Profiling Related Dimensions
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to speak clearly.
Ability to see clearly with corrective lens.
Ability to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
F. Expected Physical
Requirements:
Ability to work nights/weekends/early mornings.
Ability to work overtime.
Ability to climb or balance.
Ability to drive an automobile/light vehicle.
Ability to handle sensitive equipment.
G. Other Pertinent
Dimensions:
Note: This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically
mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.
University Compensation (JobClass Title Family Level)
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