The
position of Chief of Police is a highly responsible, administrative
and technical police position requiring direction of employees
and activities of the Police Department. This position is responsible
for a total of 36 employees (24 sworn police officers, 4 communication
officers, and 8 civilians) with a total budget of approximately
$1,650,000. As a sworn law enforcement officer, an employee in
this position is subject to hazardous duty in times of emergency
or when necessitated by circumstances. The position requires full
and continuous training as a law enforcement officer so that the
employee can respond appropriately in emergency situations. Work
involves responsibility for the protection of lives and property,
and the organization and direction of all police functions. Work
extends to planning, directing and coordinating all of the police
activities, including services, and all other police activities
in supervising the training, assignment and discipline of all employees.
Work is performed with considerable independence of judgement and
action within the framework of pertinent laws. Work involves the
making of independent operating decisions based on experience and
knowledge of police operations and the implementation of established
procedural standards. Work is performed without technical affairs.
Work originates as the result of normal police operations and occasionally
on the basis of assignments which usually define the scope of the
work to be performed and afford opportunity for the use of independent
judgement in planning details and making technical reports of work
accomplished, and conferences. Work involves considerable contact
with the general public and other law enforcement officials.
EXAMPLES
OF WORK
*
Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs all activities of the
Police Department; appraises crime prevention and law enforcement
problems, develops efficient police solutions and adjusts departmental
methods to meet situations and to improve existing operational
effectiveness.
* Prepares budget estimates and controls the expenditures of the department
appropriations.
* Formulates departmental policies and procedures, rules and regulations
in consultation with subordinate supervisory officers.
* Disciplines members of the police department, promotes and approves transfers
of personnel within the department.
* Attends meetings to explain police activities and functions; solicits citizen
support of police projects.
* Serves on committees as directed by superiors.
* Utilizes and assists the police officers and supervisors in non-routine
criminal and other investigations and personally participates in dealing
with most difficult and complex police situations.
* Coordinates with federal, state and local jurisdictions in the apprehension
and detention of wanted situations.
* Coordinates police functions which cross over jurisdictional lines.
* Must be able to perform all duties of a police officer.
* Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Four year degree in police administration, public administration
or a closely related field. MA, MPS preferred.Training:
Successful completion of basic police training (400 classroom hour)
and successful completion of an advanced police supervisor’s
course. Graduation from a nationally recognized police academy
such as the FBI National Academy or the Southern Police Institute.Skills:
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of modern police
science, administration and crime prevention. Considerable knowledge
of criminal law, particularly laws of arrest, search and seizure,
protection constitutional rights of citizens, and admissibility
of evidence. Through knowledge of the standards by which the quality
of police services is evaluated. Ability to express ideas clearly
and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain
effective working relationships with other university officials
and the public. Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of
clear, accurate and comprehensive reports. Ability to command the
respect of officers, plan, assign, direct, supervise and evaluate
their work. Thorough knowledge of the physical and social characteristics
of the city. Thorough working knowledge of the controlling state
and federal directives dealing with the availability of funds of
fiscal police programs. Skill in the use of firearms and in the
skillful operation of motor vehicles.Experience:
Ten years of progressively responsible police experience, with
three years of responsible police command.Physical:
Good physical condition. Must be capable of strenuous physical
effort during arrest operations. Ability to maintain satisfactory
fitness level. See attached Law Enforcement Officer Essential Job
Functions form. Must pass semi-annual departmental firearms training.
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