POLICE LIEUTENANT (PROMOTIONAL)

This employee normally is responsible for the efficient operation of a relief, section, or unit in conformity with the established policies. Duties include planning, organizing, and directing activities of the relief, section, or unit. The Lieutenant must maintain harmonious relationships with other segments of the department, allied criminal justice agencies, and the public. Performs related duties as required.(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:
Modern law enforcement and crime prevention principles, practices and methods.
Ohio Law, especially H.B. 511 of the Ohio Revised Code, City ordinances, and other pertinent laws including laws concerning individuals' constitutional rights.
Contents and provisions of the Police Department's Procedure Manual, including regulations governing uniforms and personal attire.
Disciplinary procedures; union contract including grievance procedures.
Civil Service Rules and Human Resources Policies and Procedures of the City of Cincinnati.
How to complete required forms and where to find information regarding policies and procedures, codes, standards, etc.
Current literature to keep abreast of latest Law Enforcement techniques and equipment.
Supervisory principles including how to complete annual performance ratings properly and fairly.
Principles and practices involved in instructing, training, and shaping behavior.
Proper letter-writing technique, including correct grammar.
Broad understanding of the SARA problem-solving methedology in an effort to address repeat or chronic problems.

Ability to:
Testify knowledgeably and effectively in court.
Supervise fairly and objectively including the skill and ability to: give praise and compliments for good work; recognize strengths and weaknesses of personnel; listen and counsel subordinates with their problems; maintain discipline fairly and properly; give orders effectively; delegate; evaluate subordinates fairly and objectively; and to enforce relief, district and division rules, regulations, and policies.
Impart knowledge and train current and new employees.
Interpret rules, regulations, and procedures.
Investigate and determine cause of various problem situations and solve those problems.
Plan, schedule, and prioritize.
Keep good records and complete reports and forms properly.
Communicate orally and in writing with superiors, subordinates, and the public in a clear, concise, and tactful manner.
Remain calm and analyze situations quickly and correctly to adopt effective and reasonable courses of action.
Maintain confidentiality.
Effectively manage one's time.
Admit and correct mistakes and accept responsibility.
Be flexible.
Operate a computer efficiently, including MicroSoft Office applications and various software programs used by the department.

At least twenty-four (24) months of service with the City of Cincinnati as a Police Sergeant in accordance with Article VII (Wages and Benefits), Section 34 (Promotions) of the LABOR AGREEMENT by and between QUEEN CITY LODGE NO. 69 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE and the CITY OF CINCINNATI SUPERVISORS.

2026 POLICE LIEUTENANT PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION REFERENCE (READING) LIST

Internal Cincinnati Police Department Resources

• Procedure Manual, specifically:

  • 12.110 - Handling Suspected Mentally Ill Individuals and Potential Suicides

  • 12.111 - Police Interaction with Homeless Encampments

  • 12.170 - Civil Disturbance Operation Procedure

  • 12.300 - Investigation of School Threats, Bomb Threats and Bombs, Disposal of Dangerous War Souvenirs and Explosives

  • 12.515 - Nonviolent Demonstration Arrest: Mass Arrest Procedure

  • 12.535 - Emergency Operation of Police Vehicles and Pursuit Driving

  • 12.545 - Use of Force

  • 12.550 - Discharging of Firearms by Police Personnel

  • 15.106 - Sexual Harassment

• Staff Notes (February 1, 2025 - February 28. 2026)

• Training Bulletins (2021 - 2026)

• Cincinnati Police Department Problem-Solving Guide: A Practical Resource for Police Officers

• Manual of Rules and Regulations and Disciplinary Process for the Cincinnati Police Department

External Resources

• 2024 – 2027 Fraternal Order of Police Contract (Supervisors and Non-Supervisors)

• 2025 - 2028 AFSCME Contract

• 2025 - 2028 CODE Contract

• Human Resources Policies and Procedures (HRP&P) Chapter 4: Leaves of Absence

• Human Resources Policies and Procedures (HRP&P) Chapter 5: Disciplinary or Corrective Action

• Administrative Regulation No. 25: Non-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

• Administrative Regulation No. 55: Workplace Behavior Policy

WHO MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCESS

All classified, permanent employees with the City of Cincinnati who meet the qualifications as of the exam date. All required experience must be with the City of Cincinnati and must have occurred within the last five years. It is the policy of the Civil Service Commission that temporary transfer and/or promotions time will not be counted for examination eligibility purposes.

REQUIRED SERVICE RATING

No employee whose last service rating was below "3" may compete on this examination.

EXAM SCORING & SENIORITY POINTS

The passing score will be determined after the examination by the Civil Service Examiner together with the Civil Service Secretary. Determination of passing score will be based on the job analysis and the examination results in consultation with subject matter experts and/or other professional methods. Seniority points will only be added to passing scores.

Examples of Work Performed(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)

• Oversees and directs all resources at command for the most efficient operation of the police functions to preserve the peace and protect lives and property, and obey and enforce all laws in own section, relief, district, or Bureau.
• Sets policy and performs overall planning and prioritizing of operations of a relief, section or unit.
• Performs the supervisory functions necessary to develop a disciplined, effective, and cohesive unit such as: evaluations of personnel, assigning subordinates to various daily tasks that need to be performed, training, or arranging for training of personnel, and counseling personnel with their problems.
• Schedules, coordinates, deploys and allocates staff.
• Evaluates staffing and equipment to determine availability and readiness for police calls, matches staff assignments with crime trends, etc., while taking into account sick leave, vacation leave, and special assignments.
• Makes decisions where no guidelines or standard operating procedures exist.
• Performs administrative and inspection functions.
• Keeps records; processes, critiques, writes, and files reports and forms.
• Communicates orally and by means of written correspondence (letters, memos, and narrative reports) to subordinates, supervisors, or private citizens as needed in order to disseminate information to the appropriate persons.
• Attends and conducts meetings.
• May be assigned to committees to perform research to solve various police related problems.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, injuries to officers, and complaints concerning the level of service rendered by subordinates.
• Performs public and community relations by means of attending community meetings, giving talks and demonstrations on crime prevention, responding to community concerns.
• May be required to fill in for a Captain in Captain's absence.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not use all of the tools and equipment listed.)

Police vehicle, police radio, handgun and other weapons as required, pager, personal computer including word processing software, phone, fax and copy machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in office settings, however, some outdoor work may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; run; jump; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, feel or operate objects, controls, or tools; reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate in the field.