JOB
SUMMARY: Performs supervisory and administrative police work as a mid level manager directing the operation of the police department.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ADMINISTRATION / OPERATIONS: Plans, organizes, and directs the operation of the Patrol Division and, when needed, the Detective Division; directly supervises the Dispatch Division and the Community Service Officers; directly supervises the department’s Special Response Team; assigns duties to subordinates and constructs schedules for all assigned personnel. Reviews activity reports prepared by police personnel for quantity and quality of work performance. Serves as the Public Information Officer in the absence of the Chief or Captain. Administers the department’s management information systems. Keeps the Chief of Police informed of activities performed in assigned division; Inspects the work of subordinates; makes certain that operations are performed efficiently, economically, and effectively. Maintains the department's training records and assists in preparation of the department's yearly training plan; supervises all administrative business with Wyoming P.O.S.T. Determines need for supplies and equipment; supervises the issuing of and accounting for all supplies and equipment. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Coordinates programs with other law enforcement agencies as assigned. Maintains liaison with Judges, District Attorneys, and other law enforcement officials. POLICY: Keeps subordinates informed of rules and regulations, laws, case law, and orders; conducts and/or reviews investigation of complaints filed against subordinates and recommends or initiates corrective action as necessary. FINANCIAL: Administers grants utilized by the department. Assists with annual departmental budget preparations and management.SUPERVISORY: Direct supervision of all department Sergeants and general supervisory and administrative supervision of all assigned personnel.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
OTHER REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of arrest procedures. Thorough knowledge of agency rules, regulations, and practices. Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Considerable knowledge of administrative methods and procedures. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.