What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Police position at Seward, City of (AK)?
JOB
The City of Seward is recruiting for a Chief of PoliceThis position is responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of the staff and operations of the City’s Police Department including the prevention and suppression of crime, the effective protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws, and other similar duties to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of police services to the community.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
DETAILED WORK DUTIES: Performs police duties associated with the position and as provided by the laws of the United States, the State of Alaska, and the City of Seward. Maintains public safety in the city. Supervises the daily operations of the department. Develops and monitors operating plans and budgets. Establishes department goals and objectives, monitors progress, and provides guidance and direction as needed. Administers outside agency contracts including but not limited to the State Community Jail contract, DMV contract, DPS Special Services contract, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management contract. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and responsiveness of the department. Establishes shift schedules and work assignments. Maintains and modifies an effective training program for members of the department and ensures that training activities are consistent with goals. Oversees the operations of the department in observance and enforcement of laws and regulations.Oversees and approves the purchase of equipment and supplies. Issues licenses and collects disposition of fees. Plans and executes a variety of programs designed to prevent and suppress criminal activity to apprehend and prosecute offenders and to recover stolen property. Reviews and modifies programs to reflect the latest trends in law enforcement. Develops and adopts new techniques and approaches for improving the department’s effectiveness. Investigates all cases of alleged or apparent misconduct by department personnel. Issues verbal and written orders. Coordinates activities with law enforcement officials in other jurisdictions and other law enforcement agencies. Enters joint cooperative measures with other jurisdictions for crime prevention and law enforcement. Keeps appraised of significant events in the field, attends meetings and conferences, and serves as the Department representative. Oversees administrative activities of the department including personnel records, preparation and submittal or reports, annual report of Department activities; and other periodic reports as requested. Oversees and participates in the hiring of personnel, ensures training, monitors, and evaluates performance and administers disciplinary actions, if needed. Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains responsive community relations.Follows safe work practices.Performs related duties as assigned.
The City of Seward is recruiting for a Chief of PoliceThis position is responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of the staff and operations of the City’s Police Department including the prevention and suppression of crime, the effective protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws, and other similar duties to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of police services to the community.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
DETAILED WORK DUTIES: Performs police duties associated with the position and as provided by the laws of the United States, the State of Alaska, and the City of Seward. Maintains public safety in the city. Supervises the daily operations of the department. Develops and monitors operating plans and budgets. Establishes department goals and objectives, monitors progress, and provides guidance and direction as needed. Administers outside agency contracts including but not limited to the State Community Jail contract, DMV contract, DPS Special Services contract, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management contract. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and responsiveness of the department. Establishes shift schedules and work assignments. Maintains and modifies an effective training program for members of the department and ensures that training activities are consistent with goals. Oversees the operations of the department in observance and enforcement of laws and regulations.Oversees and approves the purchase of equipment and supplies. Issues licenses and collects disposition of fees. Plans and executes a variety of programs designed to prevent and suppress criminal activity to apprehend and prosecute offenders and to recover stolen property. Reviews and modifies programs to reflect the latest trends in law enforcement. Develops and adopts new techniques and approaches for improving the department’s effectiveness. Investigates all cases of alleged or apparent misconduct by department personnel. Issues verbal and written orders. Coordinates activities with law enforcement officials in other jurisdictions and other law enforcement agencies. Enters joint cooperative measures with other jurisdictions for crime prevention and law enforcement. Keeps appraised of significant events in the field, attends meetings and conferences, and serves as the Department representative. Oversees administrative activities of the department including personnel records, preparation and submittal or reports, annual report of Department activities; and other periodic reports as requested. Oversees and participates in the hiring of personnel, ensures training, monitors, and evaluates performance and administers disciplinary actions, if needed. Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains responsive community relations.Follows safe work practices.Performs related duties as assigned.
