Chief of Police: Public Safety & Community Leadership

Job Description

CHIEF OF POLICE

Department:
Police

Immediate Supervisor:
Borough Manager

Positions Supervised:
Police Officers, Dispatch Supervisor

Step Classification:
Salary-S $122,709 – $207,280 DOE

Qualifications
The following standards express the minimum background of training and experience as evidence of an applicant’s ability to qualify for positions in this class. Other training or experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may qualify the applicant for the position.

Must obtain within 30 days of hire and retain a valid Alaska Motor Vehicle Operator’s license throughout employment in this position.

Must have completed a high school course of study or its recognized equivalent, supplemented by formal academic or technical training in police administration, preferably a graduate from college with a major in criminology or law.

This position requires ten years of broad extensive experience of a progressively responsible nature in law enforcement, including five years in a lead investigative position, and/or responsible supervisory capacity. Must have or obtain an advanced police certification from State of Alaska within 18 months of employment. Prefer additional experience with Wildlife Enforcement.

Alaska Law dictates that any person employed in this classification must meet the following criteria:

· Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien who has demonstrated an intent to become a citizen of the United States and have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.

· Must not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence by a civilian court of this state, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court.; convicted, during the 10 years immediately before the date of hire as a police officer, of a misdemeanor crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude, of a misdemeanor crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person, or of two or more DWI offenses, by a civilian court of this state, the United States, or another state or territory, or by a military court.

· Possess good moral character.

· The candidate will be required to have an oral interview with the hiring authority or his representative, to determine the candidate’s appearance, communication, and the ability to use sound judgment when making decisions.

· Required to pass a physical, psychological evaluation and pre-employment drug test to determine is mentally capable of performing the essential functions of the job of police officer and is free from any emotional disorder that may adversely affect the person’s performance as a police officer. A polygraph test may be required.

· Must not have denied certification or whose basic certificate has been revoked by the council in this state or the responsible licensing agency in any other issuing jurisdiction, unless the denial or revocation has been rescinded by the council under 13 AAC 85.110 or by the responsible licensing agency of the issuing jurisdiction

· Be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, or national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.

Physical Ability:
Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically involves some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift

and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Sensory Requirements:
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, visual perception, and oral communication abilities.

Responsibilities
The Chief of Police will be responsible for planning, organizing, training, and the supervision of the entire Police Department.

Extensive knowledge of the principals, practices and procedures involved in the administration and management of a municipal police department.

Must have extensive knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, and policies related to municipal law enforcement, and knowledge of police records and their application to the solution of enforcement. Have knowledge of…