POSITION TITLE: Police Chief
EXEMPTION STATUS:
Exempt

JOB FAMILY:
Law Enforcement
JOB LEVEL:
29

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: Work involves general responsibility for the planning, development, and directions of all programs and policies. Some administrative duties include budget development and administration, policy development, and personnel administration. The incumbent represents the department in working with other legal authorities, governmental agencies and the media.
POSITION RELATIONSHIPS
SUPERVISES: Supervises:
CPTS
SGTS
Cpls
Police Officers
Assigned staff

COST CENTER #:
Police
SUPERVISED BY:
City Manager

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the City of Clarkston.
• While performing any procedure, all employees and contract personnel must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
• Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
• Adhere to appropriate company operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices.

JOB SCOPE:
This position is responsible for administrative, professional, and managerial work responsible for planning, directing and leading the operations of the Police Department. Managing all departmental activities, performs supervision of all assigned personnel and performing planning and administrative duties.

MAJOR DUTIES:
• Plans, directs, supervises and leads the work of the Police Department; schedules and assigns work; establishes priorities; ensures the training of officers in correct methods and procedures; assures that personnel are assigned to shifts or working units which provide optimum effectiveness in terms of current situations and circumstances governing deployment; reviews and evaluates employee performance;
• Develops comprehensive short and long range plans to ensure the effective delivery of quality services to the public through effective operation of all areas within the department; maintains ultimate authority and accountability for all fiscal matters and financial operations of the Police Department;
• Develops and implements departmental rules and regulations and work methods and procedures; ensures departmental rules and regulations and work methods and procedures are followed; enforces disciplinary measures as necessary;
• Communicates with the City Manager regarding departmental concerns, problems and related issues;
• Prepares the annual departmental operating budget and obtains City Manager approval; monitors expenditures throughout the year; operates the department within the approved budget and ensures expenditures are made in strict compliance with City purchasing policies and ordinances;
• Performs public relations duties; answers questions, addresses concerns, and gives information to the public, civic organizations, neighborhood groups, business groups, the media and other groups; attends meetings as necessary;
• Communicates and cooperates with other City, State, and Federal agencies in the accomplishments of criminal justice system objectives;
• Attends professional meetings and conventions to maintain and upgrade knowledge concerning new technology and developments within the field;
• Prepares reports, departmental correspondence (both internal and external), other correspondence and other documents;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge Required by the Position:
• Knowledge of procedures, methods and techniques in law enforcement patrol, traffic control, crime prevention, investigations, apprehension, criminal process and arrest;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of search and seizure and preservation and presentation of evidence;
• Knowledge of principles of personnel management, city budget preparation and administration;
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations;
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation;
• Knowledge of geography of City;
• Skill in coordinating various departmental functions to insure efficient services in a cost effective and timely fashion;
• Skill in the proper use and care of firearms;
• Skill in oral and written communication;
• Ability to recommend and implement goals, objectives and practices for providing effective and efficient law enforcement services;
• Ability to serve in a law enforcement capacity in a responsible and effective manner, often under difficult and stressful situations;
• Ability to observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places;
• Ability to manage, direct and coordinate the work of supervisory and sworn personnel;
• Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports;
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other government officials, community groups and the general public.

Supervisory Controls: The City Manager assigns work in terms of departmental goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of activities.

Guidelines: Guidelines include Federal and State laws, criminal and traffic laws, City ordinances, City policies and procedures, departmental policies and procedures and court decisions. Interpretation of guidelines requires expertise and judgment.

Complexity: This position is responsible for broad administrative duties and daily operations. These responsibilities require collecting data, analyzing results and implementing a plan to reduce criminal activity. Such duties require much attention to detail and resourcefulness.

Scope and Effect: The purpose of this position is to direct operations within the Police Department. Successful implementation of the work assures that all division functions are implemented in accordance with all laws, regulations and ordinances.

Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with co-workers, subordinates, other law enforcement and public safety agencies, city employees, attorneys, judges and the general public.

Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems and provide services.

Physical Demands: Work is sedentary in the office environment. Fieldwork may subject incumbent to extended periods of physical and mental exertion under highly stressful conditions. The employee must be able to load, unload, aim and operate firearms. The individual must have correctable hearing, visual and speaking abilities to perform assigned duties.

Work Environment: Work is performed either in an office environment or in a variety of field and office settings and may require exposure to dangerous and life-threatening situations. Must be willing to carry a firearm on and off the job; mentally and physically capable of taking the life of another, if justified; willing to work any hour of the day or night (shift work), overtime, weekends, on call and holidays; work at any location in the City and travel on specific assignments.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility: Exercises supervision over the Captains, Sergeants, Corporals, Investigators, Police Officers and support positions.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in political science, criminology, criminal justice or related field; Master’s degree preferred; a minimum of ten (10) years of law enforcement experience including a minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory position; completion of law enforcement management program; Certified Peace Officer under regulations of Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.); equivalent combination of education and experience.