Patrol Shift Commander

Contact Information: (617) 389-2120

Responsibilities:

The Patrol Shift Commander is a Lieutenant that performs as that primary shift supervisor that makes area assignments of staff, reviews all field reports and maintains staff attendance records.

Assists Officers by providing interpretation of departmental policies, procedures, and assures efficient performance of assigned staff operations.

Makes decisions regarding assignments of subordinate staff, investigation of incidents during the shift, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Maintains contacts with law enforcement agencies including State’s Attorney’s Office and area police departments for the exchange of information.