Police Chief

City of Springfield

POLICE CHIEF

Pay Grade: 44

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Nonunion

Benefits Summary

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, oversees, and reviews the operation of the City's Police Department to assure the most effective use of financial and human resources in the provision of police services to the public. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

1. Establishes police policies and procedures and interprets these for staff and the public; plans short and long term goals for the department and provides direction, leadership, and support for their implementation; develops a philosophy of ethics and integrity that guides the law enforcement objectives for the City.

2. Commands the operations of the Police Department during emergency and/or disaster situations.

3. Coordinates the preparation of the Police Department's annual budget and presents it to the budget committee; administers the budget and monitors expenditures throughout the fiscal year.

4. Participates in, and supports development of the department management team and the personal and professional development of program managers; reviews performance appraisals of all staff personnel; may participate in the training of new staff members.

5. Selects, supervises, and evaluates program managers, and meets with them individually to review the status of program operations and projects; consults with, and advises program managers in matters that include problems, methods, alternative actions, staffing, and planning.

6. Confers with the City Managers on issues pertaining to the police department; participates in meetings and activities of the City Management Team.

7. Provides staff support, leadership, and direction for various City-wide committees and community groups, to include crime prevention groups, the Police Planning Task Force, and the Citizens' Police Academy; gives presentations to community clubs and civic groups.

8. Meets with media representatives and provides information for feature articles and publicity releases; prepares regular and special reports required by the City, and state, federal, and other law enforcement agencies.

9. Serves as Sergeant-at-Arms for weekly City Council meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of law enforcement operations, procedures, practices, systems, and structures; thorough knowledge of management techniques, principles, and practices as they occur in government organizations; thorough knowledge of budgeting and staffing procedures and methods; thorough knowledge of the value of community policing and community support; considerable knowledge of the role of law enforcement in the criminal justice system; knowledge of the role of computer technology in police operations; ability to effectively manage a municipal police department and supervise its staff; ability to utilize team management concepts; ability to apply City, State, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; ability to effectively command departmental units in an emergency or disaster situation; ability to provide maximum services with limited resources; ability to analyze information and make appropriate decisions; ability to develop and maintain an accurate sense of community service needs; ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and database systems sufficiently to perform assigned duties; ability to function as a liaison between the Police Department and other city departments, agencies, and the public; ability to interact harmoniously with staff, the Management Team, other agencies, and the community; ability to operate communication equipment; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to travel as required; skill in the operation of motor vehicles and weapons.

Experience and Training

Completion, or equivalent, of a four year college degree program, with major coursework in criminology, law enforcement, sociology, or a related field, plus related professional experience, typically five years of progressively responsible experience in the supervision and management of law enforcement operations. A Masters Degree in Public Administration, Criminology, or a related field of study, may be substituted for one year of the required experience, or any combination of experience and education that provides the required experience, or any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Oregon Department on Public Safety Standards and Training Executive Certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days of appointment.

Appointee must possess a valid Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment.

Condition of Employment

Police Department employees hired after June 1986 must refrain from the use of tobacco products while on duty.

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