Deputy Chief of Police

Robbins, IL
Robbins Police Department

Position Summary:

This classification assists the Police Chief in the directing of operations and activities of the Police Department, to include patrol, investigations, administration, communications, or other areas as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Oversees the entire police department; supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
  • Implements changes in organization and operating procedures to obtain the most effective results; makes recommendations regarding selection, promotion, discharge, and other appropriate personnel actions.
  • Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
  • Ensures proper enforcement of all applicable codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
  • Assumes full responsibility for the activities of the department during the absence of the Chief of Police.
  • Consults with Police Chief, officers, and other officials as needed to review department operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; reports all major incidents to Police Chief.
  • Assists in developing and implementing departmental budget; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; coordinates with division staff members regarding division budgets; assists in preparing projected capital expenditure requests; approves expenditures in compliance with approved budget; seeks and applies for grants.
  • Assists in developing, implementing, and updating department policies and procedures; formulates and develops work methods and practices, policies, standard operating procedures, training programs, and general orders; monitors implementation of departmental rules and regulations; updates departmental guidelines according to federal, state, or local legislation; conducts training programs.
  • Assists in developing long and short-term goals, plans, and objectives for the department; researches, assesses and meets current and future community law enforcement needs through workforce deployment, equipment use, and community relations programs.
  • Receives and responds to Freedom of Information Act requests; retrieves and reviews requested information; redacts information and details as deemed necessary; notifies requester of distribution intent; provides information requested; forwards invoice to requestor and Finance department; maintains all related documentation as required by related regulations.
  • Oversees, directs, assigns or conducts criminal investigations; provides consultation and professional or technical expertise on major investigations; participates in court activities; testifies in judicial proceedings, as needed.
  • Responds to all major/critical incidents; requests and directs additional emergency personnel, other divisions, departments, outside agencies, or others as needed.
  • Serves as public relations liaison for department; gathers information regarding major incidents; consults with Public Information Officer; receives/gives advice and direction regarding media strategies; creates press releases; gives interviews, etc.
  • Creates/maintains positive public relations with the general public and represents the Village at various functions; attends meetings; attends Village ceremonies, dedications, and other events; makes speeches or presentations to schools, civic groups, and community organizations; provides education and information to the public on laws, law enforcement, crime prevention, drug abuse, and related issues.
  • Conducts other department administrative functions; drafts official correspondence; generates required reports; approves all departmental training; reviews leave requests and accruals; reviews all performance ratings; reviews/distributes case laws; makes written recommendations regarding traffic, streets, or other issues.
  • Compiles and/or monitors various administrative and/or statistical data; performs research; makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares/generates reports and maintains records.
  • Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, regulations, codes, and criminal/civil case law; maintains an awareness of new technology, products, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops, seminars, and training sessions as appropriate.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Public Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Successful completion of Northwestern University Center for Public Safety’s School of Police Staff and Command.
  • Minimum of 15 years’ experience in law enforcement (must have been a sworn public safety officer within the last 5 years) with at least 5 years in a law enforcement management/senior command position.
  • Successful candidates will possess the Illinois Law Enforcement Officer’s certification (or be qualified and obtain certification within 12 months of appointment).
  • Must possess a valid Illinois Firearms Owners Identification Card (FOID) and an Illinois Class D driver’s license with acceptable driving history.
  • May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications.