Leadership, Strategy, and Organizational Management
• Provides strategic leadership for the Police Department, establishing goals, performance standards, and a culture of accountability, inclusivity, and public service.
• Develops and implements departmental goals, policies, and strategic plans based on crime trends, public safety innovations, community needs, and legislative mandates.
• Directs the preparation and administration of the Police Department’s operating and capital budgets; monitors expenditures and seeks supplemental funding through grants and partnerships.
• Ensures department-wide compliance with legal and ethical standards, City policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Identifies and plans for current and future law enforcement needs in a rapidly changing environment through tracking crime trends, demographic influences, projected community growth, available resources, and researching other communities’ efforts at maintaining public safety.
• Maintains departmental readiness and continuity of operations during emergencies and participates in interagency emergency response planning and training.

Personnel Management and Supervision
• Exercises authority over all personnel functions including recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, promotion, discipline, and separation of both sworn and civilian staff.
• Provides overall supervision, leadership, and direction for command staff, assigning responsibilities and ensuring effective delivery of services across all divisions.
• Fosters a respectful and diverse workplace; ensures staff have access to professional development opportunities and required certifications.
• Advises, develops, and provides oversight on standards of conduct, ensuring timely and impartial resolution of personnel complaints, use-of-force incidents, and alleged misconduct.

Community Engagement and Public Relations
• Develops strategies to anticipate the community’s needs and resolve law enforcement problems; studies impact of changes and formulates strategies to implement.
• Represents the department in interactions with the public, elected officials, civic groups, advisory boards, and the media.
• Responds to community concerns, provides public safety updates, and promotes transparency to build trust and enhance community-police relations.
• Attends public meetings, community forums, and special events to communicate department priorities and maintain visibility in the community.
• Leads the department to foster positive relationships between the police and residents, particularly with underrepresented and vulnerable populations.

Interagency Coordination and Operational Oversight
• Coordinates law enforcement activities with other City departments and external agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Ensures effective mutual aid arrangements and participates in regional crime task forces and public safety coalitions.
• Oversees criminal investigations, patrol operations, emergency response, and specialized units to ensure professional and responsive service.
• Provides subject-matter expertise on policy development, legislative issues, and legal interpretations impacting law enforcement operations.

Administrative Oversight and Professional Development
• Prepares reports, policy updates, performance evaluations, and presentations for the City Manager, City Commission, and stakeholders.
• Develops and administers immediate and long-range budgets. Ensures the department operates within the annual budget and directs the annual budget process for the department.
• Implements modern policing practices, data analysis, and technology to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Participates in professional development activities, maintains current knowledge of industry standards, and integrates best practices into department operations.
• Serves as a sworn officer as necessary during major incidents or personnel shortages; performs other duties and special assignments as required.