How much does a Police Lieutenant make in Massachusetts? The average Police Lieutenant salary in Massachusetts is $115,620 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $99,550 and $121,052. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Police Lieutenant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Lieutenant Salary $84,919 MA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Police Lieutenant Salary $99,550 MA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Police Lieutenant Salary $115,620 MA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Police Lieutenant Salary $121,052 MA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Police Lieutenant Salary $125,996 MA February 26, 2024
25% $99,550 10% $84,919 90% $125,996 75% $121,052 $115,620 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Police Lieutenant need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Community Health: Community health refers to simple health services that are delivered by laymen outside hospitals and clinics.

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Financial Management: Financial management focuses on ratios, equities and debts. It is useful for portfolio management,distribution of dividend,capital raising,hedging and looking after fluctuations in foreign currency and product cycles.Financial managers are the people who will do research and based on the research, decide what sort of capital to obtain in order to fund the company's assets as well as maximizing the value of the firm for all the stakeholders. It also refers to the efficient and effective management of money (funds) in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of the organization. It is the specialized function directly associated with the top management. The significance of this function is not seen in the 'Line' but also in the capacity of the 'Staff' in overall of a company. It has been defined differently by different experts in the field. The term typically applies to an organization or company's financial strategy, while personal finance or financial life management refers to an individual's management strategy. It includes how to raise the capital and how to allocate capital, i.e. capital budgeting. Not only for long term budgeting, but also how to allocate the short term resources like current liabilities. It also deals with the dividend policies of the share holders.

Leadership 1.25%
Community Health 0.21%
Financial Management 0.13%
Others 98.41%

Job Description for Police Lieutenant

Police Lieutenant supervises a team of police sergeants and other law enforcement support staff. Responsible for officer assignments, patrol operations, and investigations. Being a Police Lieutenant prepares and reviews reports. Ensures all policies and procedures are followed. Additionally, Police Lieutenant coordinates in-service training, staff performance evaluation and development. Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or closely related field. Typically reports to a chief of police or police captain. The Police Lieutenant typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Police Lieutenant typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $111,869 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $113,074 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $113,267 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $112,682 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $111,866 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $119,700 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $113,464 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $119,700 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $119,700 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $116,013 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Police Lieutenant

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Police Lieutenant, the first career path typically progresses to Campus Security Director.

Additionally, the second career path typically progresses to Sheriff/Police Chief.

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