What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Police Chief position at City of Lauderhill?
The purpose of the position is to perform complex, highly responsible, professional management and administrative work within the Police Department as second-in-command, under the general direction of the Chief of Police. The Deputy Chief of Police provides strategic direction and support to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of law enforcement services to the City of Lauderhill, and is instrumental in maintaining public safety, fostering community relations, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism within the Department. Position is responsible for the supervision of all Department personnel in the absence of the Chief of Police. The following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Leads, supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; addresses employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling and overseeing the management of employee performance; prepares, reviews and approves performance evaluations; actively participates in performance review process; provides motivation and develops a positive environment for employee morale.
Manages and directs, either personally or through subordinate supervisors, police operations and administrative activities of all divisions; ensures that staff understands the impact and effect of responsibilities; inspects, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff; measures unit progress towards meeting and attaining specific directives, goals and/or general objectives of the unit; determines proficiency level and identifies areas requiring improvement; formulates and executes action plan to correct deficiencies; provides technical and conceptual assistance and guidance as necessary.
Performs various administrative tasks and participates in decisions relating to staffing, allocation of personnel, and other personnel management issues; participates in selection process of new recruits and administrative personnel; intervenes in highly complex employee relations issues; ensures proper scheduling and allocation of personnel and other resources; reviews and provides recommendations for transfers, promotions and demotions. Participates in the collective bargaining process/negotiations.
Participates in the formulation and preparation of long range management plans; establishes goals and objectives for department and individual divisions; develops and implements departmental policies, standard operating procedures, and training plan.
Meets with the Police Chief and other City officials regarding major policies affecting the administration of the department; communicates progress/problems and critical reports/complaints to the Police Chief.
Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information from citizens, elected officials, officers, employees, and various other individuals.
Assists with the development and administration of the department's annual budget; administers and monitors expenditures for fiscal compliance.
Serves as departmental liaison to outside organizations, agencies, and other City departments regarding departmental operations and programs; ensures cooperation with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and their officers or representatives when activities are related to investigations within City jurisdiction; works closely with other departments and community organizations to assist in implementation of community policing program.
Establishes and maintains positive public relations; attends and addresses neighborhood groups, schools, civic and religious organizations; assists with community activities, programs, and crime prevention; attends official functions, council, and community meetings; makes presentations and public speeches to the media and various groups; serves on special panels, boards, and/or committees as assigned.
Enforces all City and State codes, ordinances, laws and regulations in order to protect life and property and to prevent crime and promote security; ensures safety of officers.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends supervisory meetings, seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
Assists the Chief with the management of the Police Department. Oversees activities of Department personnel through direct or delegated supervision of various Bureaus.
Reviews orders, policies, and procedures; provides input and recommendations to the Chief of Police; ensures compliance and accountability regarding policies and procedures.
Participates in strategic and tactical planning for Department operations and administration.
Provides coordination and leadership in responding to emergency calls; performs necessary law enforcement duties.
Responds to and may serve as incident commander during critical incidents and/or natural or man-made disasters.
Represents department at City Commission and other meetings, as required.
Coordinates with other city departments regarding matters of public safety.
Coordinates with other law enforcement agencies in relation to law enforcement interests and activities.
Performs the work of subordinates in protecting life and property, and apprehending criminals when and if required.
Participates in labor union negotiations on behalf of management.
Serves as the official designee for the Chief of Police.
Performs related duties as directed.
If no applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and preferred qualifications may be considered.
Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.
Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.
The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.
Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.
Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.Driving Requirements: The ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle for extended periods of time, including utilization as field office; and to enter and exit the vehicle various times throughout the day.
Physical Requirements: The ability to exert extremely heavy physical effort in very heavy work, which may involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 100 pounds.
Motor Coordination: The ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and feet to utilize and operate City vehicles, tools, equipment, and machinery.
Sensory Requirements: The ability to perceive and differentiate audio and/or visual cues or signals; and to perceive and differentiate depths, and/or textures.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: The ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape; and to visually read various information.
Color Discrimination: The ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Communication: The ability to effectively communicate with City employees, stakeholders, and the general public verbally and/or in writing as needed to exchange information, coordinate work activities, and resolve matters.
Functional Reasoning: The ability to apply principles of rational systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: The ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, measurable, verifiable, or subjective criteria.
Data Conception: The ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and/or information; and to exercise discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in identifying solutions or alternatives.
Mathematical Aptitude: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate numbers, decimals, and percentages; and to interpret numerical data and graphs to create reports and/or develop forecasts.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed with varied exposure to adverse environmental conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, sunlight, humidity, noise, dirt, odor, fumes, disease, pathogens, traffic hazards, animals, wildlife, violence, and/or explosives).
Leads, supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; addresses employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling and overseeing the management of employee performance; prepares, reviews and approves performance evaluations; actively participates in performance review process; provides motivation and develops a positive environment for employee morale.
Manages and directs, either personally or through subordinate supervisors, police operations and administrative activities of all divisions; ensures that staff understands the impact and effect of responsibilities; inspects, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff; measures unit progress towards meeting and attaining specific directives, goals and/or general objectives of the unit; determines proficiency level and identifies areas requiring improvement; formulates and executes action plan to correct deficiencies; provides technical and conceptual assistance and guidance as necessary.
Performs various administrative tasks and participates in decisions relating to staffing, allocation of personnel, and other personnel management issues; participates in selection process of new recruits and administrative personnel; intervenes in highly complex employee relations issues; ensures proper scheduling and allocation of personnel and other resources; reviews and provides recommendations for transfers, promotions and demotions. Participates in the collective bargaining process/negotiations.
Participates in the formulation and preparation of long range management plans; establishes goals and objectives for department and individual divisions; develops and implements departmental policies, standard operating procedures, and training plan.
Meets with the Police Chief and other City officials regarding major policies affecting the administration of the department; communicates progress/problems and critical reports/complaints to the Police Chief.
Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information from citizens, elected officials, officers, employees, and various other individuals.
Assists with the development and administration of the department's annual budget; administers and monitors expenditures for fiscal compliance.
Serves as departmental liaison to outside organizations, agencies, and other City departments regarding departmental operations and programs; ensures cooperation with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and their officers or representatives when activities are related to investigations within City jurisdiction; works closely with other departments and community organizations to assist in implementation of community policing program.
Establishes and maintains positive public relations; attends and addresses neighborhood groups, schools, civic and religious organizations; assists with community activities, programs, and crime prevention; attends official functions, council, and community meetings; makes presentations and public speeches to the media and various groups; serves on special panels, boards, and/or committees as assigned.
Enforces all City and State codes, ordinances, laws and regulations in order to protect life and property and to prevent crime and promote security; ensures safety of officers.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends supervisory meetings, seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
Assists the Chief with the management of the Police Department. Oversees activities of Department personnel through direct or delegated supervision of various Bureaus.
Reviews orders, policies, and procedures; provides input and recommendations to the Chief of Police; ensures compliance and accountability regarding policies and procedures.
Participates in strategic and tactical planning for Department operations and administration.
Provides coordination and leadership in responding to emergency calls; performs necessary law enforcement duties.
Responds to and may serve as incident commander during critical incidents and/or natural or man-made disasters.
Represents department at City Commission and other meetings, as required.
Coordinates with other city departments regarding matters of public safety.
Coordinates with other law enforcement agencies in relation to law enforcement interests and activities.
Performs the work of subordinates in protecting life and property, and apprehending criminals when and if required.
Participates in labor union negotiations on behalf of management.
Serves as the official designee for the Chief of Police.
Performs related duties as directed.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field; AND
- Ten (10) years of experience in upper command staff level at a Police Department (i.e., rank of Lieutenant or equivalent, or higher rank); AND
- Valid State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification; AND
- Valid State of Florida Driver License; AND
If no applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and preferred qualifications may be considered.
Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.
Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.
The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.
Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.
Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.Driving Requirements: The ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle for extended periods of time, including utilization as field office; and to enter and exit the vehicle various times throughout the day.
Physical Requirements: The ability to exert extremely heavy physical effort in very heavy work, which may involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 100 pounds.
Motor Coordination: The ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and feet to utilize and operate City vehicles, tools, equipment, and machinery.
Sensory Requirements: The ability to perceive and differentiate audio and/or visual cues or signals; and to perceive and differentiate depths, and/or textures.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: The ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape; and to visually read various information.
Color Discrimination: The ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Communication: The ability to effectively communicate with City employees, stakeholders, and the general public verbally and/or in writing as needed to exchange information, coordinate work activities, and resolve matters.
Functional Reasoning: The ability to apply principles of rational systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: The ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, measurable, verifiable, or subjective criteria.
Data Conception: The ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and/or information; and to exercise discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in identifying solutions or alternatives.
Mathematical Aptitude: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate numbers, decimals, and percentages; and to interpret numerical data and graphs to create reports and/or develop forecasts.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed with varied exposure to adverse environmental conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, sunlight, humidity, noise, dirt, odor, fumes, disease, pathogens, traffic hazards, animals, wildlife, violence, and/or explosives).
Salary : $124,386
