Assistant Police Chief

Chickasha, OK
Chickasha Community Police Department

Salary: $76,000 – $81,000 annual

Position Summary:

The Assistant Chief of Police is responsible for administrative and supervisory police work in planning, organizing, and directing of the activities of the City of Chickasha Police Department. This administrative position involves the responsibility for the protection of lives and property in the City through supervision of all police functions.

The work requires the use of seasoned judgment and specialized knowledge/skills in appraising the effectiveness of police operations and administrative techniques. The work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures; with latitude for the exercise of judgment and discretion. This work may occasionally involve hazardous or strenuous tasks, but always involves the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in emergency situations. The work is reviewed by the Police Chief through conferences, discussion, and observation of results obtained by the department. This position receives direct supervision from the Police Chief and exercises supervision of all other Police department personnel.

Essential Functions:

  • Plan, organize, and direct the programs and activities of the Police Department.
  • Assist in the development of policies and procedures that govern the structure and activities of the department.
  • Plan and direct police training programs.
  • Meet with, assist, and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies on areas of mutual interest to foster a harmonious working relationship between agencies.
  • Assist with the preparation of the annual departmental budget, and in the control and expenditure of appropriations in the Chief’s absence.
  • Supervise and participate in the development and administration of an effective program of personnel evaluation.
  • Formulate and prescribe work methods and procedures to be followed by the department.
  • Assume responsibility for special projects or task forces.
  • Must maintain close liaison with District Attorney’s office and City Attorney’s offices on important individual cases, prosecutions, and case development standards.
  • Cooperate with county, state, and federal officers in the apprehension and detention of wanted persons, and with other City departments where activities of the Police Department are involved.
  • Advise and assist subordinates in highly complex criminal or other investigations.
  • Research, apply for and manage Grant funds.

Requirements:

  • Work is primarily sedentary; individual may exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; duties are performed indoors, subject to sitting standing, walking, climbing stairs, or using a telephone for extended periods of time. Subject to working in a confined area in close proximity to others, with frequent interruptions.
  • Continuous attention to safe working and operating procedures required to ensure the safety to oneself and fellow citizens including professionally organized & presentable office and work space.
  • Must be mentally and physically prepared for unforeseen emergencies.
  • Possible exposure to hazardous materials and/or infectious bloods or other infectious materials.
  • Possibility of body attacks while making an arrest, and severe bodily harm while dealing with felons.
  • Must possess the physical strength and stamina to chase and subdue fleeing persons; to arrest them if necessary, and to bring them into custody.
  • Vision required to conduct, read, and review written correspondence, reports, statistical and technical information, maps, computer screen, etc.
  • Hearing and speech required to communicate clearly and distinctly in English, by telephone and in person, within the confinement of a semi-noisy environment.
  • Some travel required to conduct trips to attend to the city’s police matters, may be required to attend local or out-of-town conferences and seminars, etc.