Chief of Police

Personnel Requisition Form

Department: Chief of Police
Date: September 4, 2025
Supervisor: City Manager/Director of Public Safety

Job Title: Chief of Police
Starting Salary: $92,012 – $113,662 / annually DOQ

Date Needed: ASAP
Number of Employees Requested: One
Work Hours: 80 hours biweekly – Overtime as needed

Position Status: Full-Time
Reason Needed: Replacement

Job Description

Job Title: Chief of Police
Department: Police
Location: Public Safety Building

FLSA Status: Exempt
Code: EAP-13
Reports to: City Manager/Director of Public Safety

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the City Manager, the police chief is responsible for supervisory, personnel management, public relations and preparation of the budget tasks. The employee is responsible for the administration of the police department, establishing departmental policies and procedures, coordinating and preparing the budget, maintaining positive public relations and the final decisions in personnel matters pending approval by the City Manager. The employee is responsible for keeping up with the latest technology and applying it to improve the Department and its service.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Supervises and coordinates the preparation of the annual budget and supervises expenditures of all aspects of the budget for the police department.
• Reviews monthly budget reports and monitors all account expenditures and balances.
• Prioritizes all requests and expenditures; obtains emergency funds if needed.
• Administers and supervises all aspects of the operations of the police department.
• Meets daily with staff to ensure proper communication between Divisions.
• Attends biweekly council work sessions and meetings.
• Oversees the enforcement of all laws and ordinances for the City of Phenix City.
• Develops rules and regulations for efficient operations of the police department, which correspond with city, state and federal laws.
• Updates departmental policy manual when needed.
• Responsible for final decisions on hiring and termination of all employees.
• Approves all disciplinary actions recommended by the Assistant Chief and captains.
• Reviews findings of disciplinary review boards.
• Attends all applicant interviews.
• Evaluates the police assistant chief annually.
• Coordinates with the assistant chief and captains and all promotional activities of the department.
• Creates and maintains relations with local and civic business organizations and citizens
• Establishes public relations goals and objectives which are consistent with the goals and objectives of the city
• Establishes and maintains a positive public image for the police department.
• Reviews and monitors all complaints involving the police department and its employees.
• Ensures that all complaints are fully and fairly investigated.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
BS degree with specialized courses in management, accounting, supervision or related field.

Experience
Five years in a staff level position in law enforcement..
Ten years of progressive supervisory law enforcement experience may substituted in lieu of degree requirement.

Licenses or Certifications Required
APOST certification or ability to obtain; Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Master’s Degree preferred; Graduation from an Executive LE program such FBINA or SLEDS also preferred

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• City, State and Federal Laws including acceptable hiring procedures and labor laws
• Personnel management
• General accounting procedures
• Principles and practices of modern police administration.
• Geography of the City and the location of important buildings, or ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly.
• Basic crime prevention techniques.
• Spillman computer operations
• Administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• Use of police records and their application to the solution of police problems.
• Modern management principles and practices.
• Department organization, standard operating guidelines and policies, rules, and regulations.
• Municipal government structure and processes.

Ability to:

• Effectively utilize writing skills to prepare correspondence with various government agencies and submit proposals to the City Manager
• Effectively utilize mathematical calculations to prepare and administer the budget and estimate the cost of proposals
• Effectively utilize reading skills to comprehend policies, procedures and laws
• Plan, organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of staff
• Communicate orally to present and receive information in a courteous manner
• Use and operate all assigned equipment to include: police vehicle, emergency equipment, firearms, restraint devices, technical and/or specialized
• equipment and basic first aid equipment
• Analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances
• Think clearly and make logical decisions in stressful situations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, city officials, other government agencies, and the general public.
• Work non-standard hours, overtime and be on call 24 hours a day, weekends and holidays as required
• Make effective executive decisions
• Motivate and mentor staff
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Develop and recommend programs, policies and procedures that address community outreach, police best practices, and department training

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Indoor and Outdoor

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Staff of PCPD, Department Heads and City Management, Mayor and Council, Citizens, Community Civic Leaders

How to Apply

Candidates meeting minimum qualifications and wishing to be considered should submit a resume with a cover letter to:

City of Phenix City Human Resources
Attn: Stephanie Chastain, Human Resources Director
1200 8th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867

Resumes may also be emailed to schastain@phenixcityal.gov.