Police Chief

Manchester, GA
Manchester Police Department

Position Summary:

This position under limited supervision, plans, organizes, coordinates, directs a variety of complex administrative, supervisory, and professional activities for the Police Department, directs and controls enforcement of federal, state, and local laws designed for the safety and welfare of the public, as well as assists and liaises the Municipal Court.
This position reports to the City Manager.

Essential Functions:

  • Attends and participates in Mayor and Council meetings, professional meetings, community events, hearings, and conferences, as necessary.
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures for the Department in accordance with the best practices, as mandated by law, or by directive from the City Manager, to ensure effective and efficient operations of the department.
  • Develops and implements short-term objectives and long-range goals for the department; establishes priorities for the continuous improvement of law enforcement services.
  • Directs and supervises the work of personnel, delegates duties to administrative personnel.
  • Establishes controls to ensure that departmental activities are implemented according to plans and operating procedures.
  • Investigates and/or addresses complaints from the public.
  • Maintains liaison with the District Attorney’s Office, Municipal Court Judge, Municipal Court Solicitor, and City Attorney, as necessary.
  • Maintains professional development and discipline of all staff in the department; enforces adherence to appropriate federal, state, and local laws; ensures compliance with all departmental policies and procedures as well as the City of Manchester Personnel policies.
  • Maintains visibility and establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies or associations, city management, staff, and the public; coordinates multiple jurisdictional law enforcement activities with other agencies.
  • Oversees all department staffing activities; interviews applicants for open positions; conducts or participates in other phases of selection process and recommends appointments to the City Manager.
  • Performs community outreach and public relations duties; makes public speeches to explain department operations, policies, and objectives; attends or conducts press conferences at the direction of the City Manager, special events, and civic activities as necessary; conducts crime prevention and community-oriented policing programs.
  • In consultation with Human Resources and City Management, plans and directs police training activities on a continuous basis. Approves all training and professional development programs and providers.
  • Plans, organizes, and directs the overall administration of the department.
  • Provides consultation, direction, and administrative advice in major criminal cases and internal investigations; communicates with other law enforcement officials, as necessary.
  • Reviews arrest and incident reports for completeness and accuracy; schedules judicial action as warranted.
  • Supervises and coordinates the preparation and presentation of an annual budget for the Department; directs the implementation of the department’s budget; plans and reviews specifications for new or replacement equipment; monitors the Department’s purchasing activities and ensures expenditures are made in strict
    compliance with City purchasing policies and ordinances and within the approved budget.
  • Provides monthly, quarterly, and annual department reports.

Requirements:

  • Ten years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience (including five years of management and supervisory responsibility). In accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 35-1- 12, must be a certified peace officer with the State of Georgia.
  • Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Act.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain Chief’s Executive Training Program Certificate issued by the Georgia P.O.S.T. Council.
  • Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to occupational field.
  • Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of subunits in the department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
  • Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Act.