Police Major

Job Details:

Job Location:

City of Mableton - MABLETON, GA, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $110000.00 - $141700.00

Salary/year, Travel Percentage:
Up to 50% , Job Shift: Any, DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The Police Major is a command-level law enforcement position responsible for providing leadership, direction, and oversight of assigned divisions, units, personnel, and police operations within the Police Department. The Major serves under the direction of the Chief of Police and assists in implementing departmental goals, policies, procedures, and operational priorities. The position provides command oversight of Lieutenants, Sergeants, Officers, and other assigned personnel;

coordinates departmental operations; monitors performance and compliance; and serves as a senior liaison between the Chief of Police and subordinate command staff. Work requires considerable independent judgment, leadership, decision-making, communication, and knowledge of law enforcement practices and municipal public safety operations.

• Provides command-level leadership, direction, and oversight for assigned Police Department divisions, units, functions, and personnel.
• Serves under the direction of the Chief of Police and assists in implementing the Chief's goals, directives, policies, procedures, and operational priorities.
• Provides direct command oversight and supervision of assigned Lieutenants and other subordinate personnel.
• Ensures that Sergeants, Officers, and other assigned personnel operate in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, applicable laws, training requirements, and professional standards.
• Directs and coordinates police operations and activities within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Reviews departmental operations, staffing, workload, performance, and resource needs and makes recommendations to the Chief of Police.
• Assists the Chief of Police in developing and implementing departmental policies, procedures, directives, strategic initiatives, and operational plans.
• Translates departmental goals and directives into operational expectations and communicates those expectations to subordinate command staff.
• Monitors the performance and effectiveness of assigned divisions and units and takes or recommends appropriate corrective action when necessary.
• Reviews reports, operational records, activity summaries, and other departmental documentation for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and appropriate follow-up.
• Reviews and evaluates significant incidents, arrests, use-of-force incidents, pursuits, complaints, and other matters as directed by the Chief of Police.
• Responds to and provides command oversight during major incidents, critical events, emergencies, public safety situations, and other incidents requiring senior-level police command.
• Coordinates with the Chief of Police and other command personnel regarding significant incidents, operational concerns, staffing issues, and emerging public safety matters.
• Assists in developing staffing plans, deployment strategies, schedules, assignments, and operational coverage to support departmental objectives.
• Evaluates departmental staffing, equipment, technology, vehicles, facilities, and other resource needs and makes recommendations to the Chief of Police.
• Assists with the preparation and administration of the Police Department's operating budget and monitors expenditures within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Reviews and approves administrative and operational requests within established authority and departmental procedures.
• Assists with the development and implementation of departmental training programs and identifies training needs for command and subordinate personnel.
• Ensures subordinate supervisors appropriately address employee performance, conduct, attendance, training, and other personnel matters in accordance with City and departmental policies.
• Participates in internal administrative investigations and reviews personnel complaints or disciplinary matters as assigned by the Chief of Police.
• Maintains accountability for the conduct, performance, and operational readiness of assigned personnel.
• Provides guidance and direction to Lieutenants and other subordinate supervisors regarding personnel management, operational decisions, and policy implementation.
• Assists with recruitment, selection, promotion, assignment, evaluation, and development of Police Department personnel as assigned.
• Represents the Police…