Chief of Police

Job Summary
Performs responsible administrative, professional and technical police work in the direction of personnel and activities of the Police Department.

Compensation

$110,000-$126,600 with benefits starting after 90 days.
This is a FULL TIME salary exempt position and not eligible for overtime. The City offers a generous benefit package; paid vacation, sick and holiday; short-term disability & life insurance; pension plan.

Nature of Work Duties
An employee in this classification may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

Plan, organize and oversee available law enforcement services
Oversee, administer, and plan police department budget.
Research, initiate and oversee grants that are beneficial and appropriate.
Authorize department purchases and plan for future needs. Purchase supplies and
equipment within authorized appropriations and oversee the maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
Guide and administer the acquisition process of capital expense item(s) and analyzes bid specifications.
Review departmental operations and programs; implement modifications and improvements; develop short- and long-range goals.
Oversee and direct complex investigations of serious crimes.
Analyze crime patterns, develop preventative measures and work with other area law enforcement agencies to keep abreast of problems and develop cooperative agreements and plans.
Administer and oversee a comprehensive Emergency Management program in order to assure quality response to potential catastrophes and disasters, including the updating of the Citys Emergency Operation Plan and assuring City staff is trained as necessary.
Oversee the utilization of technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of law enforcement related services to the public.
Supervise department staff, both directly and indirectly
Plan, establish and oversee departmental policies, procedures and standards.
Oversee hiring, performance evaluation, training, dismissals, resignations, grievances, and other employee related issues.
Oversee the patrol effort of the community to enforce laws and ordinances, detect and prevent crime, and protect life and liberty. Monitor the apprehension and arrest of law violators.
Advise or assist staff in unusually difficult emergencies and crimes.
Maintain an effective liaison with other police and emergency agencies and seeks opportunities for shared or cooperative police services. Coordinate law enforcement activities with surrounding communities and state and federal agencies as appropriate.
Promptly investigates or oversees the investigation of all complaints alleged against Police Department staff.
Maintain effective community relations by promoting a positive law enforcement response to citizen concerns by attending public meetings, speaking directly to citizens in person, by electronic means, by phone, or through the media.
Maintain effective community relations including making public presentations at schools and community functions and responding to complaints and suggestions.
Maintains an ongoing program of community services and public relations, which is responsive to the citizens and their community values. Direct a program of community safety awareness, emergency response planning and crime prevention.
Attend meetings to answer questions or provide information on investigations or operations as requested; attend department head meetings or other meetings as necessary.
Serves as the department's chief advocate & spokesperson with diplomacy and political awareness.
Propose and negotiates mutual aid agreements with other governmental entities.
Serve as principal spokesperson for the City on all law enforcement issues.
Ensure that all Police Department staff meet training standards and mandates
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Training, Licensing, Education and Experience

An employee in this class, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following training and experience:

• Bachelors degree in law enforcement, criminology, public administration, social science, business administration or a related field, a master's degree is desirable.
• Valid State of Michigan drivers license.
• Active Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) license or the ability to acquire within 180 days.