Police Chief

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Primary Reason Why Classification Exists
Performs administrative, managerial, and specialized law enforcement work in directing the activities of the Police Department.

Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class plans and directs the law enforcement program of the City. Work includes the responsibility for the protection of life and property through a varied program of enforcement, detection and prevention of crime and accidents. Work also involves a full managerial and supervisory role including the establishment of operations and policy, evaluation and adherence to prescribed standards, and planning for and implementing special law enforcement activities. Work also includes preparing special State, federal and local reports, analyzing crime and accident trends; cooperating with other law enforcement agencies, preparing and managing a budget and supervising all department personnel. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and State and federal law. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the City Manager and is evaluated through observation, discussion and review of reports, and through an appraisal of the general effectiveness of departmental operations.

• Performs all administrative functions to include strategically planning the departmental goals and objectives from a long/short term perspective;
• Projects and develops budgetary needs for the department and provides a justification to management; monitors monthly budget via purchasing; develops purchasing specifications, and writes and monitors any grants.
• Recruits, selects, and oversees the training of personnel for the department; advises, directs, and consults with subordinate officers on matters of training, work assignments, scheduling, and discipline.
• Receives and acts upon inquiries or complaints from the public concerning police activities and services.
• Supervises internal personnel investigations; establishes policies, procedures and operations; sets priorities; evaluates the department and its personnel.
• Supervises the preparation of periodic reports of crime and accident activity and police department activities; and analyzes data for trends.
• Works with the public on difficult or unusual crime situations; cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in crime prevention, detection, and investigative activities.
• Takes a lead role in directing police activity at major crime scenes; spot checks routine patrol areas and observes traffic situations to assist in monitoring effectiveness of operations.
• Represents the Police Department and the City in presentations and speeches to civic and volunteer organizations; makes press releases and is interviewed by the media.
• Attends City Council meetings and is prepared to speak on issues related to the police department
• Attends various community functions; interacts with residents to establish and maintain positive image of department and law enforcement activities
• Performs related duties as required.
• Thorough knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods, and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of State and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the police department.
• Thorough knowledge of the physical, economic, and social characteristics of the City.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of law enforcement program planning and budgeting
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of community policing.
• Knowledge related to evaluating and implementing contemporary law-enforcement technology and data-informed operations.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, accreditation principles, policy/risk review, recruitment and retention strategies, succession planning, grants, capital programs, community engagement and effective public/media communications.
• Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics.
• Skill in collaborative problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage a department including all related administrative and supervisory functions including personnel and budget administration.
• Ability to establish a clear sense of mission and vision in the department and motivate staff with this sense of purpose and direction.
• Ability to establish authority and to lead and inspire confidence among subordinate officers.
• Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to plan and direct special programs and events related to law enforcement.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the community.
• Ability to provide leadership and work in a consulting capacity with a variety of public officials at various levels of authority and influence
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
• Ability to use common office equipment including word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs
• Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing

Physical Requirements
Work in this classification is primary administrative and management, but the physical and mental requirements are the same as that of a Police Officer. Physical requirements is defined as medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas or other information between individuals or groups. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines and m