Police Chief

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The City of Onalaska is seeking to hire a Police

Chief. Under the direction of the Mayor, this position oversees all

Police Department operations. This position holds the highest-level

management position within the Police Department and is ultimately

responsible for the complete control, operation, and representation of

the City\'s Police Department and its employees. The Chief is

responsible for managing the physical facilities and equipment;

supervising departmental activities; formulating and enforcing

department rules of conduct and policies; coordinating departmental

activities with outside agencies; preparing and justifying departmental

budgets; making recommendations for hiring, promotions, commendations,

and discipline; setting individual and departmental goals and

objectives; and making major changes in procedures and organization. The

Chief also provides information to the Common Council, business groups,

service organizations, special committees, and representing both the

City, and the department to the general public, governmental agencies,

news media, etc. This position is appointed by the Police and Fire

Commission and supervises all employees hired by the Police and Fire

Commission to serve as employees of the Onalaska Police Department.

Essential Job Functions: Oversees all activities of the department for

adherence to established policies and work methods. Plans, reviews, and

coordinates departmental activities with the Mayor, City Administrator,

Department Heads, the Police and Fire Commission, and other appointed

and elected officials. Performs or directs the performance of tasks

related to fiscal, personnel, property, and records management and other

administrative tasks. Supervises the day-to-day activities of the police

department officers and staff; evaluates, monitors and approves police

department policies, procedures and programs, such as the Unmanned

Aerial System Program, Peer Support Team, K9 Program, etc. Develops and

projects a good public image of the department and its employees with

the general public, other law enforcement agencies, governmental

officials, and the news media. Coordinates departmental activities with

other governmental agencies in the apprehension of felons, improvement

of police services, and the solving of criminal cases. Responsible for

the recruitment and retention of police personnel; evaluates personnel,

administers discipline and grievance processes within the Police

Department. Assigns subordinate staff members to various positions

within the department to utilize their areas of expertise and promote

career development. Prepares, reviews, approves, and submits police

department annual operating budget for consideration by the Mayor and

Common Council. Purchases supplies & equipment, acquires quotes,

processes requisitions/purchase orders, processes account receivables &

account payables. Supervises expenditures of departmental appropriations

by other department members. Develops rules of conduct, policies,

mission statements, goals and objectives and work procedures to be

followed by members of the department based on trends in city

government, law enforcement requirements, and city growth patterns.

Attends meetings of the City Common Council, as well as meetings of the

Police and Fire Commission and other committees of jurisdiction.

Represents the police department at meetings and hearings conducted by

other governmental bodies and agencies on matters directly related to

the department\'s operations; provides liaison with other organizations

and groups on matters related to the department\'s operations.

Coordinates and actively participates in Community Policing programs,

special events, and department fundraisers. Develops and annually

reviews the department\'s long-range plan for capital improvements,

including the acquisition of capital equipment and fiscal requirements

associated with suc a plan. Monitors the planning, organization,

conduct and evaluation of departmental training activities of personnel;

reviews programs of instruction designed to equip department personnel

with the knowledge and skills needed to perform the tasks they are

assigned. Serves as Assistant City Emergency Management Director;

assists the Fire Chief with planning, organization, and conducting of

activities related to the provision of emergency services and disaster

management, including readiness planning; in the Fire Chief\'s absence

serves as the Director. Manages I.T. related needs within the

department. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor\'s

degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field; or equivalent

combination of experience from an accredited college or university in

addition to extensive law enforcement experience in police supervision,

administration, or a related field. Master\'s Degree in Public

Administration, Business Administration, or related field is desired;

related course work at the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University

School of Police Staff and Command, or Executive Development Institute

Program (State of Wisconsin program) is preferred. Ten (10) years of

progressively responsible experience in the police service, including

five (5) years of supervisory experience and five (5) years\' experience

in emergency management; or equivalent combination of work experience.

Certified or the ability to be certified as a law enforcement officer by

the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Training Standards Board within one year

Of Employment. Pass Annual Firearms Qualifications Tests Conducted At

designated gun range as well as any other required law enforcement

officer certifications required by the State of Wisconsin. Valid

Driver\'s License with good driving record. Establish and maintain

residence at a distance not greater than 15 miles from the nearest

corporate boundary of the City, per ordinance. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.cityofonalaska.gov