Police Lieutenant - Promotional Exam

Salary: $131,952.00 - $139,910.00 Annually
Location : 30 Church Street Rochester, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26ELP2606
Department: Rochester Police Department
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Civil Service Exam Date: 12/12/2026

General Description

This is supervisory law enforcement position in the Police Department involving responsibility either for supervising a platoon or unit in an assigned section within a division, or for directing the activities of a specialized operational or support services section of a division. Work is performed in accordance with New York State Law, and the City Charter, City Ordinances, and the administrative policies and procedures of the Department. Direct supervision is received from a Captain or higher ranking uniformed personnel when assigned to a patrol section. When assigned to command a specialized section, general supervision is received from higher ranking personnel. Direct supervision is exercised over Sergeants, Investigators, Police Officers, and civilian personnel. Related work is performed as required.
Typical Work Activities

• Commands a platoon within an assigned patrol section; or
• Commands a unit such as Professional Standards, Technical support section; or
• Commands a specialized operational section such as Homicide;
• Implements and executes departmental policies within an assigned platoon, unit, or section;
• Maintains discipline and investigates complaints within an assigned platoon, unit, or section;
• Supervises personnel record-keeping functions such as scheduled assignments and furloughs, and sick days;
• Directs or coordinates investigations of crimes such as homicides, armed robbery, drug abuse, vice, etc.
• Directs police activities at scenes of crimes in progress, accidents, fires, or unusual disorders;
• Participates in the evaluation of subordinate personnel;
• Instructs subordinate officers in approved law enforcement methods and procedures;
• Coordinates patrol investigative efforts and operational planning between platoons;
• Analyzes crime, arrest, and incident reports to determine trends indicating the need for redeployment of personnel, equipment and materials;
• Acts as Department liaison with the community, developing and maintaining good relations with the public;
• Works with other division heads and staff personnel to organize, develop, and administer programs and grants, such as new enforcement programs, crime prevention approaches, new methods of delivering police service, or personnel training which aid in improving the efficiency of operations;
• Administers the terms of the collective bargaining agreements;
• Reviews police reports;
• Submits information for budget preparation and operates within budget constraints;
• Reviews information and evidence for submission for Grand Jury Action;
• May perform patrol functions as required;
• May testify in court proceedings;
• Assumes the role of Staff Duty Officer when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of permanent competitive class status as a Police Sergeant at the time of appointment or examination whichever is first.
Exam Information
SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: This examination will be given in two (2) separate parts. Part 2 will be given on a later date after Part 1.

Part 1:

A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in the following areas:

Administrative Orders

General Orders

Staff Duty Manual

Locust Club Agreement

Investigative Techniques

Laws frequently applied by RPD Officers

Roll Call Training

Standard Operating Procedures

Training Bulletins
Part 2:

The scope of Part 2 of the exam will be provided to candidates at a later date.

Part 2 Exam Date: TBD

WEIGHT:

Each part will contribute 50% to the final score.
For full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.