Police Chief

JOB SUMMARY
This position performs responsible planning, organization, coordination, and administration of comprehensive programs designed to protect and safeguard lives and property of the citizens of the City. Provides leadership and direction to the Police Department's staff, ensuring the continuous development of the department's employees through formal education and training. Assures that citizen complaints and inquiries within areas of responsibility are addressed and resolved with professional tact and courtesy.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees the selection, training, development, motivation, discipline, and evaluation of Police Department employees for purposes of maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of the delivery of services to citizens.
• Establishes departmental goals and objectives and develops, implements, reviews, evaluates, and revises plans and policies toward achieving the established goals and objectives.
• Exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties within guidelines of City policies, department SOP, relative federal, state, and local laws.
• Writes general orders and assures adherence to standards.
• Maintains liaison with other law enforcement and emergency assistance agencies.
• Participates in patrol, investigations, dispatch, and other department activities.
• Submits all purchase requisitions for department supplies and equipment in accordance with current City policies.
• Oversees development and preparation of the Police Department's annual operating and capital expenditures and/or improvement budgets, including preventative and routine maintenance scheduling and ensures compliance with expenditures and schedules during the fiscal year.
• Seeks funding sources for department programs and equipment, including grant writing.
• Acts as liaison between Police Department and all other City departments.
• Coordinates a departmental training program including administration of advanced skills, practical drills, and specialized instructional classes.
• Attends and participates in various conferences, seminars, technical and committee meetings, Council meetings as required, and special events.
• Prepares routine monthly and other special reports regarding the activities of areas of responsibility.
• Responds to public or other inquiries relative to department policies and procedures with professional tact and courtesy and develops and implements recommendations for their satisfactory resolution.
• Plans, coordinates, and attends special events, fundraisers, and community engagement activities within the City.
• Operates personal computer and software applications, including word processing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the field of municipal law enforcement, and experience as a Chief, Assistant Chief, or high ranking command position in a like size or larger law enforcement agency, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Graduation of the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute Administrative Officer's Course, or similar command development course is preferred.
Licenses or Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Class "E" Florida Commercial Drivers License and compliance with vehicle use policy requirements, Section 8.15(c) in the City's Personnel Manual.
• Minimum Standards for Police Officer as required by the State of Florida.
• Completion of specified number of hours in a recognized law enforcement training program as determined by the department.

Special Requirements: 

• This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.
• Required to be available on a 24-hour emergency call out basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of police administration and law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of laws, ordinances, applicable court decisions, and legal processes.
• Knowledge of the geography of the City and the surrounding area and the resources available for providing emergency assistance.
• Knowledge of the functions of county, state, and federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of police record maintenance and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal control techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of personal computer and ability to use computer software applications including word processing.
• Ability to adhere to best practices, department standards and operating procedures through independent judgment and initiative within established technical standards, best practices, and established City policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, direct, and supervise the work of department personnel.
• Ability to create a positive image to the public relative to the Police Department programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, department heads, representatives of cooperating agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force to move objects. Also requires the following physical abilities: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed inside and outside in various weather conditions and in stressful situations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 
 
The City has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The City of Green Cove Springs, FL commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.

Salary : $99,665 - $159,464