Deputy Police Chief

Job Objective

Job Objective: Plan, organize, and supervise all activities and operations of the Police Department as designated by the Chief of Police. Responsibilities may include a combination of City law enforcement operations such as Patrol, Detention, Property, Records, Investigations and other specialized law enforcement services. Work is performed with considerable latitude for independent judgment, actions and decisions commensurate with delegated authority and demonstrated ability.

Errors in judgment could have a substantial impact on public and police personnel safety and welfare, legal liability, public relations, fiscal costs and employee actions. Responsible for applying thorough and full-scope knowledge of modern law enforcement methods, systems, procedures and sound management principles and techniques.

Job Location and Equipment Utilized: Work is normally performed in an office environment or out-of-doors at emergency scenes in all types of weather conditions. Equipment utilized includes standard office equipment including personal computers with associated office and specialized law enforcement software and peripherals. Attendance at evening meetings is required.

• As required, perform the duties of Police Officer and/or Police Detective, which include but are not limited to investigate crime scenes; search for, collect and preserve evidence; take photos or videos as applicable; locate and interrogate witnesses, victims, and suspects; obtain statements; investigate backgrounds; assure that interrogations are free from duress.
• Plan and direct all administrative, operational and technical activities of the Department as designated by the Chief of Police; develop and implement internal procedures; new and innovative programs, schedules and other operating practices, rules and regulations; appraise efficiency and effectiveness and take all action necessary to improve law enforcement operations within budget limitations.
• Assist the Chief of Police in the preparation of the Department budget and submission to the City Council.
• Assure that personnel are assigned to shifts or working units which provide optimum effectiveness in terms of current situations and circumstances governing deployment.
• Generate staff assignments and projects as necessary to enhance assigned operations. Assure the quality and timely completion of such activities.
• Participate in Department-wide long-range planning activities. Prepare and recommend objectives, methodologies and associated schedules.
• Assure the timely recruitment, testing, hiring and training of new personnel (entry and lateral) consistent with the policies and procedures of the Civil Service Commission and the Chief of Police.
• Supervise, guide, train and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Develop and implement training programs, select personnel for training and establish and maintain standards.
• Advise subordinates in effective law enforcement methods and practices and in the solution of specific complex problems.
• Cooperate and coordinate with County, State, Federal and other agencies as appropriate where activities of the Police Department are involved.
• Assume overall command of cases of major importance which present new, unusual or particularly sensitive problems.
• Monitor and analyze specific and general crime trends such as vice and controlled substance operations and related problems; determine appropriate action to take and implement as appropriate to assigned operations.
• Receive public complaints demanding City law enforcement action and determine the best course of action. Make recommendations to the Chief of Police and implement approved actions.
• Handle or oversee all complaints against assigned personnel of the Police Department; ensure these are dealt with in a timely, proper and lawful manner following department policy.
• Assure proper maintenance and availability of equipment and facilities.
• Prepare annual, special equipment and operating budgets, control expenditures within budget appropriations.
• Prepare equipment specifications and call for bids; approve related purchases as authorized and in accordance with budgetary limitations…