Chief of Police

POLICE CHIEF - ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

A.     Establish goals and objectives for the department to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules and regulations.

B.      Provide guidance to division commanders in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.

C.     Plan, coordinate, and evaluate activities, programs, and services of the Department to ensure it has effective and efficient operations and quality service to the community.

D.    Direct the activities of administrative support personnel and commanders responsible for a division within the Department.

E.      Develop, recommend, and monitor the Department budget including the incorporation of individual division budgets by reviewing past expenditures, analyzing future needs, and making determinations regarding the necessary resources to accomplish departmental goals and meet community needs.

F.      Approve expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines.

G.     Prepare a variety of reports and correspondence relating to departmental activities, direction, and accomplishments.

H.    Serve as a liaison to civic and special interest groups, local service organizations, and other municipal agencies to coordinate activities and to arrange the use of City services and/or resources.

I.       Maintain positive community/customer relations for the Department and the City including exchanging information, receiving and responding to concerns and issues, and determining appropriate resolutions.

J.       Reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures and meets with command staff to identify and resolve problems.

K.     Assesses and monitors workload, identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes.

L.      Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; and implements discipline and termination procedures.

M.    Oversees and participates in the development of organizational-wide and administration of various departmental budgets; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies, approves expenditures, and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

N.     Coordinates with other City departments regarding matters of public safety.

O.    Other job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

·        Minimum education requirements of Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field.

·        Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a police department including five (5) or more years of supervisory or management experience is required for consideration. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may also be considered for those who don’t meet the education or years of experience.

·        Experience developing and managing budgets and considering changing departmental needs in determining how resources are utilized is required for consideration.

·        Exceptional communication skills, to include written communication as well as public speaking are required.

·        Experience implementing community policing best practices and 21^st century policing practices and policies is required for consideration.

·        Selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain certification with the South Carolina Justice Training Academy, State Law Enforcement Certification, State Police Chief and Command Staff Training.

Essential Functions, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) for Employment

An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

KNOWLEDGE

·        Modern police policies and prevention.

·        Emergency medical principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.

·        Applicable laws, ordinances, departmental guidelines, and regulations used to protect the City.

SKILLS

·        Handle stress effectively without it interfering with performance.

·        Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.

·        Use of all tools and equipment needed by the department.

·        Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

ABILITIES

·        Maintain discipline and respect of subordinates.

·        Act effectively in emergencies and stressful situations using appropriate problem-solving skills, self-discipline, and courtesy.

·         Must establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships and attitudes with co-workers and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

1.      Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently.

2.      This position may be subject to danger or risk to a significant degree or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises, manages, directs, and controls all department personnel under charge. At the Police Chief’s discretion, they may delegate supervisory authority and certain responsibilities to lower-ranking officers but shall oversee the carrying out and completion of delegated duties and responsibilities and those officers involved.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports and is accountable directly to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager of Personnel but works closely with the City Council, other department directors, employees, bank executives, accountants/accounting firms, and the general public.