Chief of Police

DEPARTMENT: Police

POSITION: Chief of Police

Reports To: City Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Chief law enforcement officer for the City of Ringgold charged with direct oversight and control of Police Department including budgets, inventory, and personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Assist the City Manager with development of operational and capital budgets for department

· Inventory control of all necessary supplies needed for operation of department

· Hire, supervise, report, evaluate, and discipline department personnel

· Organize and conduct training of officers

· Development of department policies in accordance with City Council guidelines

· Preparation of required reports and reporting forms

· Development of patrol schedules and work assignments of patrol officers

· Maintain accurate records on all police investigations

· Direct all police activities including patrols, complaint intakes, and investigations

· Perform all law enforcement functions including patrol, investigation, and interrogation

· Maintain effective community relations

· Development of crime prevention programs

· Provide assistance to neighboring governments per mutual aid agreements

· Report on departmental activities to the City Council as requested

· Serve as City representative to various related boards and commissions with all required duties there associated

· All duties as required by City ordinances

· Recommend policy

· Other duties as assigned by the City Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· Valid Georgia driver’s license

· Able to read and comprehend operating and technical manuals

· Able to communicate knowledge and experience in an effective manner during training

· Experience with IBM compatible computers

· Able to meet physical requirements of police duty

· Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal criminal and traffic laws

· Able to lift at least 50 pounds

ENTRY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

· Certified law enforcement officer

· Two or four year degree in law enforcement or criminal justice (Preferred)

· Meet state psychiatric test standards

· Minimum five years law enforcement experience with three years administrative experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

· Report to City Manager

· On call at all times for back up and emergencies

· Work flexible hours including some nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays

· Regular interaction with abnormal human behavior

· Duties may be hazardous and life threatening

· Perform duties in all weather conditions

· Ability to communicate and perform with all departments within and outside of the City of Ringgold

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 - $37.25 per hour

Expected hours: 42 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person