Description

**Salary: $117,707.20 - $194,209.60 based on knowledge and experience

Minimum Preparation for Work:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Police Science, or closely related field and;
Ten (10) years of relevant experience, five (5) of which must have been as a supervisory capacity.

Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of an appropriate driver license for equipment operated and any license, training or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.

Nature of Work: This is highly professional and administrative work in directing all activities of the Police Department.

An employee in this class is responsible for the protection of lives and property in the City through the organization and direction of all police functions. Work involves planning, directing, and coordinating patrol, traffic, criminal investigation, and related services and activities and supervising the training, assignment and discipline of all employees of the department. Work is performed with considerable independence of judgment and action within the framework of pertinent laws and regulations. Work includes the formulation of working policy and procedures in accordance with general policy directives of the City Administrator. The Mayor shall appoint the Police Chief, with the consent of the City Council by an affirmative vote of a majority of City Council Members. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical, and clerical staff.

Examples of Work: Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs all activities of the Police Department.
Appraises crime prevention and law enforcement problems of the City.
Develops efficient police solutions.
Adjusts departmental methods to meet new situations and to improve existing operations in effectiveness.
Prepares budget estimates and controls expenditures of departmental appropriations.
Supervises the training of members of the police force in police methods, procedures, and duties, with particular attention to personnel at the administrative and supervisory levels.
Receives and disposes of complaints.
Attends meetings and public gatherings to explain the activities and functions of the Police Department and to establish favorable public relations.
Cooperates with State and Federal officers in the apprehension and detention of wanted persons.
Cooperates with other agencies where other activities of the Police are involved.
Responsible for preparing items for action at City Council meetings, to include developing and delivering formal presentations to Council.
Formulates policies and procedures utilizing staff participation.
Selects personnel for the department, participates in the training and development of personnel, and responsible for various personnel matters (i.e., disciplinary action, etc.) in cooperation with Human Resources.
Make periodic inspections to assess operation and determine needs.
Prepares and maintains technical and administrative operating records and reports.
Acts as a liaison with Federal, State, local and other agencies.
Performs related work assigned by the City Administrator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern police science and administration and crime prevention.
Knowledge of the use of police records and their application to the solution of police problems.
Knowledge of administrative procedures and departmental rules and regulations.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws and ordinances governing the activities of the department.
Knowledge of modern management techniques and methods.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Ability to command the respect of officers and to plan, assign, direct, and supervise their work.
Ability to plan, assign and evaluate the work of professional, technical and clerical subordinates.
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

The mental and physical demands and the work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental and Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, and crouch. Specific vision abilities include near distance, far distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment:   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some jobs may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Requirements

Minimum Preparation for Work:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Police Science, or closely related field and;
Ten (10) years of relevant experience, five (5) of which must have been as a supervisory capacity.

Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of an appropriate driver license for equipment operated and any license, training or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.