A professional position responsible for performing administrative, supervisory and technical work, planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Police Support Services divisions: Employee Development, Support Services, Communications, Community Relations, and Volunteers.
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• Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the divisions under the position’s span of control.
• Assists in the development of staffing and program plans in response to crime reports, trends and community needs, coordinates implementation of same after approval.
• Attends (conducts as necessary) staff meetings and facilitates the flow of communication throughout the divisions.
• Assists the Chief of Police and serves as Acting Chief of Police in the Chief's absence.
• Responds to serious situations that requires a command officer's presence and performs all duties of a sworn officer as necessary. 
• Assists with the management, preparation, and oversight of the agency's budget.
• Exercises oversight and implementation of important agency projects as directed by the Chief of Police.
• Serves as an assessor in good standing for the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc.

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City’s career progression policy.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of local and State statutes, laws, ordinances, and the necessary procedures for their enforcement.
• Knowledge of the use of emergency communication equipment, codes, and response protocols.
• Knowledge of the use of technical equipment including but not limited to computers, cameras, and radar units.
• Knowledge of the use of law enforcement equipment, including but not limited to personal safety devices, firearms, non-lethal weapons (TASER, baton, subject control spray), and suspect restraints.
• Knowledge of defensive tactics techniques and techniques for restraining suspects.
• Knowledge in operating a police vehicle, a including high-speed pursuit, proper placement during an incident and/or traffic stop, and proper general care and maintenance.
• Knowledge of general principles of management and supervision.
• Skills in the use of emergency communication equipment, codes, and response protocols.
• Skills in the use of technical equipment including computers, cameras, and radar units.
• Skills in the use of law enforcement equipment, including personal safety devices, firearms, non-lethal weapons (TASER, baton, subject control spray), and suspect restraints.
• Skills in operating a police vehicle, including a high-speed pursuit, proper placement during an incident and/or traffic stop, and proper general care and maintenance.
• Skills in exercising supervisory techniques.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions and make sound judgments.
• Ability to move quickly and forcefully in response to unexpected situations.
• Ability to maneuver and work in a variety of ground conditions.
• Ability to operate patrol vehicles in emergency mode.
• Ability to get in and out of a patrol car on a frequent basis.
• Ability to successfully pass a physical skills and agility test.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, with five years in a supervisory capacity.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must possess a current Florida Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Certificate.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Exercises direct supervisory over all support services activities, including Employee Development, Support Services, Communications, Community Relations, and Volunteers.
• May occasionally be required to act as Police Chief as circumstances require.

Essential Physical Abilities:
Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time
Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time
N/A = Not applicable

Physical Skills	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Heavy lifting (45 lbs.. and over)	X
Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)	X
Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)	X
Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)	X
Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)	X
Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)	X
Reaching above shoulder	X
Use of fingers	X
Both hands required	X
Climbing (use of legs and arms)	X
Climbing (legs only)	X
Good near vision	X
Good distant vision	X
Both eyes required	X
Depth perception	X
Distinguishing basic colors	X
Distinguishing shades of colors	X
Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)	X
Straight pulling	X
Pulling hand over hand	X
Pushing	X
Walking	X
Standing	X
Crawling	X
Kneeling	X
Bending	X
Balancing	X
Stooping	X
Jumping	X
Running	X
Throwing	X
Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)	X
Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)	X

Environmental Conditions:
Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time
Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time
N/A = Not applicable

Environment	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Work Inside	X
Work Outside	X
In the Heat	X
In the Cold	X
In High Humidity	X
In Dampness or Chilliness	X
In Dry Conditions	X
In or with Noisy Conditions	X
In Darkness	X
In or with Dusty Conditions	X
With Silica, Asbestos, etc.	X
With Fumes or Gases	X
With Smoke or Flames	X
With Chemicals	X
With Solvents	X
With Grease or Oils	X
With Radiant Energy	X
With Electrical Energy	X
On Slippery Surfaces	X
On Uneven Surfaces	X
In or With Moving Objects	X
In or With Ladders/Scaffolding	X
At Heights above Ground Level	X
Below Ground Level	X
In Water	X
With Explosives	X
With Poor Ventilation	X
With Odors	X
With Unusual Fatigue Factors	X

Disclaimers:
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees may be excluded from this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT:Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

The City of Punta Gorda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will not knowingly permit discrimination in hiring, promotion, or other conditions of employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or national origin.

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Certain Service Members and Veterans, and the spouses and family members of such Service Members and Veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain Service Members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.