Description
Essential Job Functions: This is an important administrative position involving responsibility for all police functions and requiring exceptional ability to plan and direct law enforcement activities. The instruction and training of officers, as well as the maintenance of high standards of performance throughout the department, are the final responsibilities of the Chief. General administrative policies and objectives are outlined by the City Council. The Police Chief does related work as required.
Coordinates and administers daily police activities through subordinates; directs and coordinates the overall management of personnel in the Police Department; manage the planning and organization of departmental activities; manage goals and objectives, prioritize activities, improve procedures and develop strategic plans.
- Participate in the establishment, communications and implementation of policies, procedures and standards for the department.
- Must be able to submit a yearly budget and maintain that budget.
- Work with Emergency Management.
- Appropriate grant funds in accordance with regulatory standards and reporting and documentation requirements.
- Respond to inquiries from the news media.
- Must be able to review, update or issue new policies. Will investigate and take appropriate action on all complaints received against Officers.
- Must be able to motivate and lead the Department.
- Must be a working Chief, willing to do foot and bicycle patrol and take complaints. The Chief must be willing to be on call 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.
- Must live in the area to be able to respond to emergencies within a twenty-mile limit from the place of employment to place of residency and will abide by any further changes in this Michigan State Law.
The Chief must be willing to become involved in the community by participating in community events and be willing to promote a community-oriented Police Department by talking weekly with visitors, residents and business owners.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Public Administration or related field; supplemented by six years of professional experience in the field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience; MCOLES (Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards) Certification or equivalent; have a valid Driver’s License. Must pass a physical, drug test and psychological test.
Physical Requirements: While performing duties of a Police Officer, tasks may involve the intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, climbing, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects (200+ pounds). Some tasks are performed with potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements including, but not limited to heat, humidity, inclement weather, loud noise, toxic/chemical agents, electrical currents, pathogens, violent behavior, weapons, explosives, traffic and animals. Standard body gear and equipment applies in the preservation of life and property.
