Chief of Police (City of Kirkwood)

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees Police Department operations, programs, and activities. Develops, justifies, and administers a budget exceeding $10 million and supervises approximately 84 full-time and 11 part-time civilian employees, directly or through subordinate staff.

SUPERVISION

Works under the administrative direction of the City's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and supervises three Police Captains and one Administrative Secretary.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates Department programs and operations.

• Develops, justifies, administers, and monitors a budget exceeding $10 million.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and municipalities.

• Ensures high standards of professional competence and performance among Department employees.

• Consults with the CAO on the development and implementation of City ordinances, law enforcement policies, and programs.

• Develops, approves, and implements Department policies and procedures.

• Represents the Department at public meetings and communicates its programs, policies, and procedures.

• Oversees employee recruitment and selection and approves major personnel actions, including appointments, transfers, promotions, and terminations.

• Approves equipment specifications and recommends purchases to the City Council.

• Serves as the agency head for the Department's ongoing Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation program.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of police administration, management, and law enforcement practices, including rules of evidence, the rights of suspects and accused persons, and citizens' privacy rights.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Kirkwood's demographics, geography, and unique law enforcement needs.

• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal laws and personnel management principles.

• Ability to establish priorities, develop programs, evaluate effectiveness, and pursue organizational objectives.

• Ability to make sound, timely decisions in emergency situations.

• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to supervise, evaluate, and develop subordinate staff.

• Ability to work effectively with elected officials, City department heads, law enforcement agencies, and the public.

• Ability to prepare, justify, and administer a complex, multifaceted budget.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a minimum of 600 hours of required training.

• Graduation from the FBI National Academy.

• Minimum of five years of police supervisory experience, including at least two years in a command role.

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice required; bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice preferred.

PERSONS REQUIRING AN ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR A JOB OPENING SHOULD CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 314-822-5809.

THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.