Chief Of Police

General Statement

Under direction, supervises the District's police force, directs the implementation of security procedures, and maintains a continuing evaluation of security effectiveness.

Essential Job Functions

Essential job functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in a classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are designed to be descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents may complete one or all of the job duties listed or tasks of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Assigns,

coordinates and supervises work done by subordinates; coaches, mentors, disciplines,

directs or adjusts grievances of other employees or effectively recommends

their hiring, transfer, suspension, layoff, recall, promotion or discharge.

Plans, organizes, manages, supervises, controls, and

determines security requirements and supervises the scheduling of police

personnel to meet requirements.

Ensures District compliance with applicable law enforcement

statutes, regulations, and procedures.

Develops training programs to ensure compliance with State

police training requirements.

Supervises plant security and adherence to proper security

procedures; makes recommendations for security improvements at plant and field locations.

Supervises and participates in the analysis of security

problems and in the planning for their solution.

Supervises the development and maintenance of operating

procedures and rules; maintains coordination with other law enforcement

agencies.

Carries out administrative duties such as responding to

inquiries, attendance at meetings, completion of various reports and

statistics, approval of invoices.

Prepares, administers, and manages budget to provide for

adequate equipment and resources to perform mission.

Creates a culture of positive attitudes and goodwill among

personnel and strives for good public relations with various community agencies

and citizens.

Other Job Functions

Environmental Conditions

Dynamic working environment. Primarily a typical

office environment, but will require site visits, patrols, and public events.

Use of standard office equipment and specialized safety and law enforcement

technology, including mobile phones, computers and cameras. Work is subject to video documentation and review.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college majoring in police science, business administration or public administration and six years of experience in law enforcement or military police work, including four years in a supervisory capacity involving the direction and deployment of sworn law enforcement personnel. Possession of a valid driver's license.

Substitution

Additional law enforcement or military police work may be substituted for the required college education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. Additional related college training may be substituted for the required non-supervisory experience to a maximum of two years.

Promotional Requirement