Police Chief

Position Summary:

An employee in this class performs complex administrative, managerial, and specialized law enforcement work in planning, organizing, and directing the law enforcement program of the Town. The employee is responsible for the protection of life and property through a varied program of enforcement, detection, investigation and prevention of crime and accidents. Work involves a full managerial and supervisory role including the establishment of operations and policy; creating and articulating a community policing philosophy; establishing trust and credibility with the community; evaluation and adherence to prescribed standards; and planning for and implementing special law enforcement activities. Work also includes overseeing the preparation of special State, Federal, and local reports; cooperating with other law enforcement agencies; preparing the Department’s budget request; overseeing the application of technology within the department; and supervising all department personnel. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and State and Federal statutes. The employee is subject to hazards associated with law enforcement which include working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, proximity to moving mechanical parts, and electrical current. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Town Manager and evaluated through periodic conferences, observation of results achieved; review of records, reports, and files; and acceptance of the community.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees and manages the Police Department and law enforcement services in the Town; meets with supervisory staff on a regular basis to clarify mission and objectives, builds a sense of comradery within the Department, ensures that all Department members are informed, and obtains input on decisions and issues.
• Oversees recruitment, selection, career development, and training of personnel for the department; advises, directs, and consults with subordinate officers on matters of training, work assignments, scheduling, and discipline; develops teamwork and staff leadership skills.
• Establishes and communicates standards of performance and a philosophy of law enforcement for the department; creates a high-performance work team; provides leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, performance coaching, and evaluation programs for staff; establishes policies and procedures for the Department; sets priorities and objectives for the Department.
• Performs all administrative functions to include strategic planning, establishing departmental goals and objectives for both the long and short term, administering the budget, purchasing, and supervising the care of vehicles, technology, and equipment.
• Prepares and presents written reports and documents to staff, Town management and elected officials; supervises the preparation of periodic reports of crime and accident activity, and police department activities; analyzes data for trends.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in criminal justice or public administration, supplemented by advanced courses in police administration and extensive supervisory experience of a progressively responsible nature in law enforcement work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license and a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate issued by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Council for certified law enforcement officers.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Intermediate and Advanced Law Enforcement Certificates issued by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Council for certified law enforcement officers.