ASSISTANT CHIEF

SUMMARY:

Performs complex administrative and protective service work in directing Operations Division of the Police Department; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Police Chief. Supervision is exercised by incumbent over all operations division personnel.

ESSENTIAL EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Plans, organizes and directs all patrol operations; coordinates work with other law enforcement agencies and city officials.

• Oversees Operations Division, payroll, accounts payable, disposition of excess equipment, special events details, social media and public relations; supervises maintenance of all records and materials associated with law enforcement activities or administration of assigned division.

• Plans, programs, directs and evaluates the operation of the Operations Division

• Assists with development of annual budget; assists in formulating and implementing Operations Division policy, procedures, rules, regulations and programs.

• Prepares and reviews operational and administrative reports.

• Patrols if needed, and supervises others patrolling, by foot, motor vehicle, or bicycle the streets of the City, places of business, and residential districts enforcing City ordinances and State laws.

• Directs and controls traffic when necessary; issues written citations; deals with citizen complaints; must make arrests when necessary; testifies in court and legal proceedings.

• Assumes command of the department at the direction of the Chief of Police.

• Assists subordinates in preparation for court and legal proceedings.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• May make periodic public addresses; meet with the news media for interviews pertaining to police matters; attend meetings and serve on committees, boards and agencies related to promoting crime prevention and improving law enforcement.

• Patrol city, respond to service requests; enforce laws and ordinances; make arrests, testify in court; prepare records and files; attends court scheduled as needed.

• Pursue offenders on foot and or in a vehicle; use judgment in amount and type of force used.

• Perform CPR, and First Aid, as needed.

• Operates a patrol vehicle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order.

• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints.

• Issues citations for traffic violations.

• Serves warrants and makes arrests and testifies in court.

• Provides police escorts, directs traffic; performs residential and commercial checks.

• Fills out arrest records, fingerprints, photographs, etc.; performs prisoner security functions; investigates traffic accidents, crimes reported; develop possible suspects to bring outstanding cases to closure.

• Assists with criminal investigations, conducts stakeouts, assists with presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, perform property, crime lab, and/or evidence duties as assigned.

• May be required to work additional hours and/or be on call and to be able to respond to emergencies within a reasonable time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of police department activities and services, including modern public safety techniques, crime prevention, emergency services, all applicable TCA codes, record keeping, and department administration.

• Knowledge of operation, maintenance and uses of police equipment.

• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to police services.

• Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.

• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.

• Knowledge of incident command theory.

• Knowledge of basic principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

• Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, and technical personnel, and to delegate authority and responsibility.

• Ability to select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.

• Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Operations Division.

• Ability to identify and respond to community, and Police Department Administration’s concerns and needs.

• Ability to develop, implement and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient operations services.

• Ability to properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.

• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.

• Skill to make technical and emergency decisions quickly and calmly under emergency conditions.

• Skill to assist in preparation and administration of moderate and relatively complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.

• Skill in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals and emergent needs.

• Skill to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques.

• Skill to prepare clear and concise operational, financial, and administrative reports.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public.

• Ability to lead and direct the activities of police officers, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City officials and with the general public;

• Ability to prepare, analyze, interpret, and review statistical information, and to evaluate effectiveness of the patrol operation and to institute improvements.

• Skill in the use of firearms and the operation of motor vehicles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work may occasionally require climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, and typically standing, walking, running, pushing, pulling, and lifting; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small detail, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is generally subject to inside environmental conditions, and occasionally outside environmental conditions, and may occasionally experience extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, hazards and atmospheric conditions. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens, and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; prefer post-secondary education at accredited university or college equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or comparable discipline.

Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of Tennessee. Ten (10) years’ experience in P.O.S.T. certified police work, prefer two (2) years in an administrative police position. Must meet Minimum Standards Law (TCA 38-8-106) requirements. Must be a citizen of the United States and meet the physical, psychological and criminal records and other standards for the assignment established by the Police Department.