| JOB SUMMARY Command, supervise and administer the functions of and the personnel in a Division of the Police Department. Plans, organizes, directs and oversees the work of sworn and civilian staff. Assist in developing and administering the department budget and expenditures, in strategic and long term planning, in implementing a law enforcement program for the Town, and in developing policies and procedures. Perform patrol, investigation, traffic regulation and related law enforcement activity functions and duties as needed. Proactively undertakes community-oriented policing by working with and assisting citizens. Prepare a variety of reports, forms and records. Make presentations as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Command, supervise and administer the functions of and the personnel in a Division of the Police Department. Assist in developing and administering the department budget and expenditures, in strategic and long term planning, in implementing a law enforcement program for the Town, and in developing policies and procedures.
- Plans, organizes, directs and oversees the work of sworn and civilian staff. May be involved in the selection of staff. Reviews and recommends disciplinary action. May testify at or coordinate activities at personnel hearings. Writes and reviews performance evaluations.
- Perform patrol, investigation, traffic regulation and related law enforcement activity functions and duties as needed.
- Proactively undertakes community-oriented policing by working with and assisting citizens with such matters as preserving the peace, protecting the public, locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, traffic safety, home protection, or providing information about department or police activities.
- Attends meetings to review calls, cases, complaints, philosophies, directives and service efforts and to coordinate local, regional and national law enforcement strategies, activities and initiatives.
- Evaluates and recommends equipment purchases, upgrades and replacements. Evaluates staff strengths, weaknesses and interests and recommends training, improvement/career development activities or commendations as appropriate.
- Oversee, review, prepare, and forward a variety of reports, forms and records, requisitions, grants and other paperwork. Compose and revise a variety of written documents and summaries. Prepare and submit periodic reports. Make presentations as required.
- Coordinate activities with other town officers, exchanges information with officers in other jurisdictions, obtains advice from Town Prosecutor, County Attorney or Court Administrator as needed. Maintain contact with the general public, court officials and other Town officials in the performance of policing activities.
- Assists in emergency evacuations and situations as needed. May need to restrain a person in a hostile situation or to maintain order. Potential for injury and exposure to violent people; may be exposed to bodily fluids, infectious disease, and airborne particles and fumes.
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with department and/or Town policies and procedures.
- Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows Town-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the Town’s Health and Safety Manual.
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