Description

Under general administrative guidance, the Police Chief plans, organizes and directs Police activities of the City including patrol investigation, communications, records and prosecution, to ensure the enforcement of laws and municipal ordinances, protection of life and property and preservation of order. The Police Chief represents the chief executive officer of the Police Department and advises the City Manager and the City Council regarding law enforcement matters.

Qualifications & Examples of Duties

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge:

• Current practices in the management of municipal Police Departments;
• Criminal law expressed in federal, state and municipal statutes;
• Principles and practices of organization and public administration;
• Municipal budget preparation and analysis;
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Abilities:

• Exercise sound judgment under highly sensitive conditions including potential injury or loss of life to others, severe time constraints and political considerations;
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skills:

• Analysis of community and organization needs, as well as development and presentation of related recommendations.
• Public relations.
• Short and long-range planning.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Directs Department administrative activities including personnel, budgeting, capital expenditures program, development of annual plans and objectives and long-range planning to provide optimum support for the Department’s ongoing operations;
• Ensures the effectiveness of Department personnel in performing their assigned duties through hiring, supervising, evaluating and training staff;
• Develops and maintains the Department’s relationship with other City Departments, City Council and other law enforcement agencies;
• Performs a variety of community relations activities to establish and maintain an effective public image and communication network for the Department;
• Analyzes operational and service demands and devises administrative policies and procedures;
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in law enforcement, police science, criminal justice, political science, public administration or related field. Master’s degree is desirable.

Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible professional and administrative experience in all major phases of law enforcement. Candidates should have experience in a municipal police department.

License:
Possession of an Advanced and Management P.O.S.T. Certificate
Valid California Driver’s License
Command College or FBI Academy graduate is highly preferable.

Supplemental Information – Link to Recruitment Brochure

The Process

Please attach and submit your cover letter and resume. Please ensure that both the cover letter and resume indicate the extent of your professional experience and expertise, and clearly state how you meet all requirements of this job. We ask that your resume include specific details about all positions that you have held including job title and organization at which you worked, your specific job duties, and also account for any gaps in your employment history. Additionally, your resume should indicate how your background and your skill set match that described as an ideal candidate.