Police Chief

• Location 11777 Madison Pike,Independence, KY, 41051,United States
• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Job Category Public Safety, Management
• Employee Type Full-Time

This position is responsible for the administrative, supervisory, command, and technical work in directing the activities of a county police department. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, developing, and managing the activities of employees engaged in law enforcement and public safety operations. Duties are performed under limited supervision.

Compensation will be set commensurate with credentials.

• Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license for type of equipment operated.
• Must successfully pass all written and oral examinations required for entrance into the County Police Department.
• On call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

K.R.S. 70.540 requires that any person in this classification be a:

a. Citizen of the United States;

b. Resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

c. At least 21 years of age.

d. A discreet and sober person.

Meet all requirements set forth by the Kenton County Merit Board and completesatisfactorily all annual state required in-service training.

• Must be able to lift/carry 150 pounds or more.
• Must be able to bend, squat, climb, twist, crawl, reach above shoulder level, kneel, grip, push, pull, drive for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 vision.
• Hearing must be within normal acceptable range of 20-25 with or without a hearing aid.

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.

• Plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the operation of the police department, assists in the preparation of the department budget and prepares financial reports as requested.
• Supervises and controls all department fiscal activities.
• Supervises personnel functions including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, scheduling, and discipline of employees; works with merit board and enforces its rules and regulations related to discipline of employees; ensures applicants/employees comply with state requirements for a peace officer.
• Plans work objectives; trains and directs employees engaged in departmental activities; confers with employees on problems encountered in departmental operations.
• Delegates powers as necessary.
• Reports annually, or as deemed necessary, to county judge and merit board regarding operations of police department; prepares written reports, as required.
• Responsible for the performance of all employees' duties and for their punctual attendance, appearance, good order and efficiency.
• Prepares, submits, files and preserves official department reports, records, and correspondence.
• Insures observance of department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Investigates complaints not assigned elsewhere.
• Assures quarters, equipment, supplies, and material assigned to department are correctly used and maintained.
• Enforces local, state and federal laws.
• Attends meetings of fiscal court and other meetings, to discuss departmental or other activities as necessary.
• Maintains rapport with other police departments and other law enforcement units; performs public relations work for department through public presentations, as necessary.
• Maintains an active alliance with professional police authorities and organizations and participates in programs for mutual improvement of proficiency in controlling crime and traffic problems.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Proven command experience in a law enforcement agency.
• Demonstrated leadership ability; willingness to make timely and appropriate decisions; willingness to accept the responsibility for successes and failures; ability to delegate authority and still control the operation; ability to work with others.
• Ability to supervise people effectively and productively; ability to deal fairly with subordinates, peers and superiors.
• Outward going personality; ability to deal with diverse individuals and groups effectively; ability to establish and maintain rapport with peers, subordinates and superiors.
• Good verbal skills; ability to communicate effectively with…