Deputy Police Chief-Internal Only

Saint Joseph, MO
St. Joseph Missouri Police Department

Position Summary:

Ensures public peace and enforces all Federal and State laws and City ordinances. Assists the Police Chief in overseeing departmental policies, budget, discipline, training, assignments, and reassignments for personnel. Directly supervises Police Majors for all department divisions. Assists in preparing the departmental budget, strategic planning initiatives, and provides input on goals and objectives for the department.

Essential Functions:

  • Assist the Police Chief in overseeing all operations within the police department, ensuring the effective management of personnel, resources, and department functions.
  • Assumes command of the department in the absence of the Police Chief
  • Provides leadership during critical incidents, emergencies, and high-stress situations.
  • Serves when requested on various committees for the betterment of the Law Enforcement Profession.
  • Assists the Chief of Police with internal and external correspondence.
  • Acts as a department liaison and builds relationships with law enforcement partners and community stakeholders. Represents the police department at community meetings, forums and events
  • Oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of crime statistics and other relevant data to inform department decision.
  • Monitors performance metrics to ensure departmental goals are met and use data to assist the Police Chief in guiding resource allocation and strategy.

Requirements:

  • Must be able to communicate well both orally and in writing, be a skilled administrator who has served in a senior law enforcement capacity.
  • Must possess proven leadership abilities and team-building skills.
  • Ability to resolve problems, manage conflicts and maintain high morale and professionalism within the organization.
  • Innovative problem-solver with experience in community-oriented policing concepts.
  • Seven years supervisory experience in career law enforcement work that includes responsibility for a variety of police functions including major command responsibilities, crime detection, and investigative work.
  • Must hold Missouri peace officer certification or be able to achieve such certification upon appointment.
  • Requires a valid State of Missouri driver’s license or be able to obtain license upon appointment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Law Enforcement, Justice Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field required, senior management/command-level experience, FBI National Academy, Senior Management Institute for Police or command level training and/or advance degree desirable.