POLICE CHIEF

The Police Chief is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operation of the police department and assuring all police services are delivered in an efficient and appropriate manner. Supervision is exercised over all employees (i.e., sworn officers and civilians) of the department. Work is reviewed by the Mayor through regular meetings, reports, and annual performance appraisals. Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.

Represents the police department by meeting with citizen groups and businesses, collaborating with other law enforcement agencies, keeping the Mayor and/or City Council updated on department activities, and communicating with the media.

Oversees the training of law enforcement personnel within the department by approving training, ensuring personnel are receiving required training, and teaching training courses.

Prepares and presents information regarding department activity to relevant parties (e.g., citizens, businesses, Mayor, City Council, etc.) by reviewing police reports, compiling and analyzing statistics, and preparing reports.

Participates in law enforcement activities by taking command or assisting the scene commander by overseeing incidents, coordinating resources, talking to the media, and assisting with investigations.

Develops and oversees department activities by developing new policies and procedures to maintain compliance with local, state, and/or federal laws and guidelines, improving existing policies and procedures, and responding to citizen complaints regarding department personnel.

Plans, organizes, and directs department resources by obtaining required equipment and supplies, obtaining and monitoring grants, and determining personnel requirements.

Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.

Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, monitoring progress of work, and providing feedback and/or training.

• Current Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• Associate’s degree (or higher) in business or police administration, criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in law enforcement at the level of Police/Sheriff's Lieutenant (or equivalent) or higher rank.

• Current Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• Fifteen (15) years of law enforcement experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in law enforcement at the level of Police/Sheriff's Lieutenant (or equivalent) or higher rank.

• Completion of professional law enforcement certification and/or training.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business or police administration, criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration or a closely related field.

Work is conducted primarily indoors in an office setting with occasional field visits to external locations such as crime scenes, community meetings, and public meetings. Work involves the use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work may involve the use of specialized equipment such as firearms and hand-held weapons.

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs. Work involves physical ability necessary to occasionally subdue or restrain a combative individual and exercise necessary self-defense.

PUBLIC SAFETY - GRADE 36