Police Chief

General Statement of Duties

Performs complex administrative, managerial, and specialized law enforcement work in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Police Department.

An employee in this class plans and directs the law enforcement program of the City. The employee is responsible for the protection of life and property through a varied program of enforcement, detection, investigation and prevention of crime and accidents. Work involves a full managerial and supervisory role including the establishment of operations and policy, creating and articulating a community policing philosophy, establishing trust and credibility with the community;

evaluation and adherence to prescribed standards, and planning for and implementing special law enforcement activities. Work also includes overseeing the preparation of special State, Federal, and local reports; cooperating with other law enforcement agencies; preparing and managing operating and capital budgets; overseeing the application of technology within the department; and supervising all department personnel. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and State and Federal statutes.

The employee is subject to hazards associated with law enforcement which include working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, proximity to moving mechanical parts, and electrical current. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the City Manager and is evaluated through periodic conferences, observation of results achieved, review of records, reports and files, and acceptance of the community.

• Oversees and manages the Police Department and law enforcement services in the City; meets with supervisory staff on a regular basis to clarify mission and objectives, builds a sense of team within the Department, ensures that all are informed, and obtains input on decisions and issues.
• Oversees recruitment, selection, career development and training of personnel for the department; advises directs, and consults with subordinate officers on matters of training, work assignments, scheduling, and discipline; develops teamwork and staff leadership skills.
• Establishes and communicates standards of performance and a philosophy of law enforcement for the department; creates a high-performance work team; provides leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, performance coaching and evaluation programs for staff; establishes policies and procedures; sets priorities.
• Performs all administrative functions to include strategically planning, establishing departmental goals and objectives for both the long and short term, administering the budget, purchasing, and supervising the care of vehicles, technology and equipment.
• Prepares and presents written reports and documents to staff, City management and elected officials; supervises the preparation of periodic reports of crime and accident activity and police department activities; analyzes data for trends.
• Prepares and recommends annual budget in consultation with the City Manager; supervises and participates in the application for grants.
• Establishes credibility and trust with the community through various community education and outreach programs; investigates inquiries or complaints concerning police activities and services.
• Supervises and participates in the functions of the department including patrol, investigations, records, School Resources program, and related activities; supervises internal personnel investigations.
• Works with the public and staff on difficult or unusual crime situations; and cooperates with other law…