Job Title:                   Chief of Police

Department:              Police Department           

Reports To:               City Manager

FLSA Classification:   Non-Exempt                  

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Police Chief reports to the City Manager for the proper operation of the Police Department.  Performs administrative, managerial and technical functions associated with overseeing the activities of the Police Department, enforcing and supervising the enforcement of all city statutes/ordinances and state laws/regulations for which the Police Department is accountable.  Duties and responsibilities include planning, coordinating and directing all aspects of department operations; responding to and directing major calls/occurrences; formulating orders/regulations; developing departmental budget and controlling expenditures; supervising assigned employees; and providing information and assistance to the general public. 

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC WORK PERFORMED:

1.       Assumes management responsibility for all Police Department services and activities, including enforcement of laws, statutes and ordinances, crime prevention, criminal investigation, emergency communications, and other related law enforcement activities;

2.       Establish rules and procedures to be followed by the Police Department as may be necessary for proper law enforcement and criminal apprehension;

3.       Recommend the appointment and removal of officers and employees within the Police Department within such limits and bounds as prescribed by statutes and City Personnel Rules and Regulations;

4.       Prepare the Police Department’s budget annually and submit the budget to the City Administrator for review and inclusion in the total city budget; responsible for its efficient administration after adoption;

5.       Prepare and submit to the City Manager at the end of each month a report of activities of the Police Department during the month, and other reports as requested;

6.       Responds in emergency situations; directs the department’s Emergency Management functions in coordination with the Emergency Management Coordinator;

7.       Provides timely, accurate and thorough performance evaluations for Police Department employees;

8.       Confer with citizens and City officials on law enforcement problems;

9.       Plans and implements Police Department goals and objectives and develops and administers programs, policies and procedures;

10.   Coordinates Police Department programs, services, and administrative matters with the City Manager, including attending meetings with administrative staff and keeping the City Manager informed of key needs, issues, and support requirements;

11.   Prepares and coordinates City Council agenda items and work session items, including reviewing agenda material with the City Manager and attending City Council meetings, public hearings, and related proceedings to represent the Police Department;

12.   Delegates work assignments, projects, and programs; monitors work flow; and reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures;

13.   Oversees establishment, planning, and supervision of the police training;

14.   Monitors compliance with state requirements, including advising on police personnel matters within its jurisdiction and conferring with departmental staff and employees on personnel related issues;

15.   Initiates internal investigations when appropriate and directs corrective action as needed     

16.   Works with outside agencies and other departments to explain and justify Police Department programs, policies, and activities and to negotiate and resolve sensitive issues;

17.   Attends civic, professional, service, and community group meetings at schools, churches, and other places of public gathering to explain the activities and functions of the Police Department and promote positive public relations;

18.   Works with a variety of boards and commissions, including attending and participating in professional groups and committees and staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement; 

19.   Other duties as assigned by the City Manager.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  City Manager

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

Directly:  Assistant Chief, Administrative Assistant

Indirectly:  Supervises all other Police Department personnel, including Communications Department

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Indoor and outdoor work.  Level of physical activity is moderate to heavy, dealing with uncooperative and combative individuals, and assisting occupants in vehicle accidents. Other hazards include possible exposure to diseases, rabid or vicious animals, bomb threats, dangerous machinery, electrical lines, hostile situations, speeding motorists, various driving conditions and violent individuals endangering life; inconvenience factors such as emergency calls, extra hours, and irregular hours.  Ability to bend, stoop, walk, run, crouch, crawl, sit, and stand.  Ability to drive a vehicle to and from various sites.  Employee will be exposed to seasonal temperatures and adverse weather while performing duties and may be exposed to mechanical and chemical hazards.  Ability to lift materials weighing up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.  Ability to walk over sloped & uneven terrain.  Work could involve

getting dirty and wet.  Employee will be exposed to dirt, dust, noises, fumes, poor light, and odors.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS:

Daily contact with city employees, the general public, state and local officials, and news media. 

EDUCATION:

a.       Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science or Public Administration, or related field

b.      Possess TCOLE Advanced Certificate; prefer TCOLE Master Certificate

c.       Broad background of specialty skill training and certifications

d.      Prefer graduation from the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Leadership Command College, or other similar academy

e.       Must have served as a bona fide law enforcement officer for at least five years

f.        Or combination of certifications, schooling, and work experience in lieu of above (a – e)  

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:

a.       Minimum of five (5) years command level experience.  (Has managed other supervisors)

b.       Experience with financial management, budget development, and revenue forecasting.

c.       Experience with media relations.

d.        Experience in planning and organizational analysis.

e.       Experience with policy development.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE:

1. Innovative, demonstrated by very progressive management philosophies and techniques.  (Example:  a thorough understanding and application of community and problem-oriented policing practices and philosophies.)
2. Motivational leadership skills, demonstrated by significant interaction with employees / staff on a regular basis. 
3. Knowledgeable of human resources issues, performance evaluations.
4. Knowledgeable of performance management principles.
5. Knowledgeable of contemporary management functions that support decentralized decision making.
6. Flexible management style, responsive to emerging circumstances.
7. Ability to articulate thought and observations through written communication.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Confident management style that is participatory and team oriented.
2. Team player with other city departments and their staff.
3. Ability to build police staff into a team.
4. Ability to build mutual partnerships and programs in the community.
5. Ability to build inter-governmental cooperation.
6. Demonstrated ability to build consensus.

SENIOR LEVEL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Capability to work and interface with elected officials.
2. Understanding of political relationships and sensitivities.
3. Capable of dealing with forceful personalities.
4. Broad knowledge of legal aspects and implications of law enforcement services.
5. Broad knowledge of field operations, tactical and investigative decision making.
6. Ability to make independent decisions dealing with the equitable application of law enforcement.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

1. Must possess a Texas Peace Officer’s License prior to first day of employment.
2. Must obtain IS-100 NIMS, ICS-200 NIMS, ICS-300 NIMS, ICS-400 NIMS, IS-700 NIMS, and IS-800 NIMS courses within first 12 months of employment in this position.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required.

By signing this form, you acknowledge that you can perform the essential duties and functions of this position with or without accommodation.

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The City of Stephenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer