Description

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Working under the direction of the City Manager, the Chief of Police serves as the administrative head of the Police Department, organizing and directing all of its activities.

Duties

• The Police Chief plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of personnel of the Police Department in preserving order, protecting life and property, and enforcing laws and ordinances.
• Interviews and discharges employees as necessary.
• Supervises, directs, and assists with investigation work on major crimes and accidents.
• Confers with attorneys in connection with the prosecution of criminal complaints; reviews correspondence.
• Formulates an annual budget and controls budget expenditures.
• Recommends purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Monitors for ongoing compliance with all P.O.S.T. and other State requirements.
• Attends City Council meetings.
• Participates in community events as needed; answers pubic inquiries when necessary; and does related work as needed.

Qualifications

• Current employment, or honorable retirement (within the last three years) from a California police agency certified by the State Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).
• Bachelor's degree, with major course work in Police Sciences, Business, Public Administration, or a related field is required. Master's degree desired.
• Five years of California law enforcement experience at a supervisory level of sergeant or above, including a minimum of one year at the rank of police captain.
• Advanced and Supervisory certificates from the State Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) are required, Management certificate is desired.
• Must have a valid California Class "C" driver's license.

Additional Information

• Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices of police administration and organization, including fiscal, personnel, and office management; direct the operations of the Police Department.
• Analyze situations effectively and interpret and apply laws and departmental rules and regulations.
• Inspire confidence and win the support of citizens and citizen groups, employees, and other public officials.