Deputy Police Chief

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Deputy Police Chief

Department: Police

Reports To: Police Chief

Supervisory Duties: Yes

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits: Yes

Union Status: Non-Union

The Deputy Police Chief is a senior level leadership position responsible for assisting with the administration, management and direction of the police department. Supports and works directly with the Chief of Police in the planning, coordination and supervision of personnel. Provides high level leadership to influence department members to excel within the community policing philosophy. Responsible for ensuring police protection to the city at all times.

The Deputy Chief assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of the Chief of Police.

• Assists the Chief of Police in the administration, supervision, and day-to-day operations of the Police Department; assumes command of department operations and responsibility for department staff in the absence of the Chief or as delegated.
• Provides direct supervision to Captains and oversees department staffing and scheduling.
• Serves as a confidential management representative in personnel and labor relations matters, including labor negotiations, performance management, grievances, mediation, arbitration, and related employee matters.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of department personnel and makes recommendations regarding hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, specialized training, orientation, and reassignment; oversees the department performance evaluation process and maintains related personnel records.
• Manages and oversees the department training program, including the Field Training Officer Program, training requests, orientation of new and reassigned employees, and annual safety training.
• Conducts, delegates, and oversees administrative and internal affairs investigations involving alleged misconduct and makes recommendations to the Chief of Police; oversees the Commendation Review Board.
• Oversees development, review, revision, and implementation of the department operations manual, policies, and procedures, including research, drafting, editing, and communication of department requirements.
• Oversees department finances, including budget development and administration, expenditures, purchasing, invoices, contracts, payroll, and accounting; provides the Chief with regular financial reports and recommendations.
• Researches, develops, and prepares grant applications and administers grant programs; assists with the development and execution of contracts awarded to or retained by the Police Department.
• Oversees department law enforcement equipment and technology, serves as the Department Local Agency Security Officer (LASO), and ensures appropriate management and security of department resources.
• Oversees specialized administrative functions of the Police Department.
• Assists with emergency management matters and responds on or off duty to major incidents and emergencies as appropriate; indirectly supervises major criminal investigations and provides operational support during significant incidents.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other City departments, law enforcement agencies, governmental organizations, and community partners; represents the Police Department at public meetings, events, and other community functions and presents a positive and professional image.
• Assists in compiling and preparing the department's annual report and other administrative reports; researches and evaluates departmental programs and practices and recommends improvements as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Communications: Considerable ability to actively…