Chief of Police

Position Summary:

Under general administrative direction, to plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Police Department including operations, investigations, support services,

and research and development services and programs. The incumbent coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies, and highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Mayor.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes full management responsibility for all Police Department services and activities including operations, investigations, support services and research & development services and programs.

• Manages the development and implementation of Police Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establishes, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.

• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and directs the implementation of changes.

• Represents the Police Department to other City Departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains and interprets Police Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.

• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates Police Department personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures; recognizes commendatory performance.

• Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level managers, the Police Department's work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility: reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.

• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the Police Department budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approve expenditures; directs the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary; applies for grants and monitor grant compliance.

• Provides the Mayor and City Council staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

• Coordinates Police Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; maintains and facilitates public relations and cooperative working relationships with news media, schools, local organizations and the general public; attends and speaks at various community functions and meetings; prepares press releases and confers with the media in matters related to assigned activities.

• Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommends modifications to Police Department programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.

• Plans organizes, and coordinates activities to achieve the mission of the Police Department

including preservation of the peace, response to emergency situations, deterring crime and disorder, utilizing resources in an effective and efficient manner; establishes and maintains professional standards; creates and sustains strong police-community partnerships, and employing and. encouraging a customer-service approach.

• Assumes command of major incidents or emergency occurrences.

• Directs and participates in the preparation of press releases pertaining to the Police Department including "right to know" information, ensuring the protection of the rights of victims and suspects of crimes.

• Directs, supervises, and performs investigations of charges and complaints brought against law officers and staff.

• Investigates and secures available federal and state grant funds to assist the Department in its mission.

• Reviews and analyzes reports, legislation, court cases, and related matters; prepares initial responses for legal actions; prepares ordinances for consideration by the City Council.

• Participates on a variety of boards and committees; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement.

• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.

Safety Related Duties:

• Abide by the City of Deer Lodge and Police Department work practices established for specific job assignments and occupations.

• Report occupational injuries, illnesses and near misses immediately to the Mayor.

• Follow supervisor instructions for obtaining first aid and/or medical attention. Participate in accident investigations as requested by the Mayor.

• Participate fully in safety training. Suggest improvements in safety training requirements or programs to the Mayor or to the Chief Administrator Officer.

• Identify unsafe work conditions and unsafe practices. Correct hazards or report them to the Mayor or to the Chief Administrator Officer.

Qualifications I Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement program.

• Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs,

policies and operational needs.

• Modern and complex principles and practices of law enforcement program development and administration.

• Technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, and care and custody of persons and property.

• Law enforcement theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.

• Recent court decisions and how they affect department and division operations.

• Principles and practices used in the development and implementation of a community-policing program approach and philosophy.

• Functions and objectives of federal, state, and other local law enforcement agencies.

• Use of firearms and other modern police equipment.

• Advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.

• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; particularly with reference to apprehension, arrest, search and seizure; evidence and records maintenance; and traffic control.

• Safe driving principles and practices.

Qualifications I Skill to:

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.

• Operate firearms and other modern police equipment.

• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Qualifications I Ability to:

• Perform the functions described in the Police Officer job description.

• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Police Department.

• Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient law enforcement services.

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, professional, and technical personnel, delegate authority and responsibility.

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

• Identify and respond to community, City issues, concerns and needs.

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.

• Prepare and administer complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.

• Prepare clear and concise administrative reports.

• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.

• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.

Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines:

• Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination consists of the following:

• Six years of responsible law enforcement experience including three years of management and supervisory experience.

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public or business administration, or a related field.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid State Driver's License with an acceptable driving record at the time of hire and/or have the ability to obtain a valid Montana Driver's License within six months of hire.

• Possession of or ability to obtain within six months of hire a P.O.S.T. Executive Certificate.

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Personal computer including word processing software, switchboard phone, 10-key calculator, fax and copy machine, postage machine, billing software.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in a standard office environment, in a police car, and outdoors with ability to sit, stand, see, hear, lift up to 50 pounds. The physical and mental ability to successfully make arrests as a Police Officer when necessary and as mandated by Montana Codes Annotated and Deer Lodge City Codes. The physical strength and ability to engage in foot pursuit, physically restrain humans and agility to sufficiently perform duties safely. Ability to travel to different sites and locations. The capacity for twenty-four-hour call-out for emergency/disaster situations. Exposure to extreme noise, hot/cold temperatures, outdoors, chemicals, mechanical hazards, confined spaces, bloodborne pathogens and other bodily fluids.

Supervision Received & Exercised:

• The incumbent reports directly to the Mayor.

• Exercises direct and indirect supervision overall management, supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff of the City Police Department.

Other Duties:

Please not, the listed duties and responsibilities are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive

listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,000 - $72,000