To perform supervision over one of the Field Operations Division of the Police Department and unite patrol and investigations in their efforts to combat crime. To plan, organize, implement, direct and review activities of the field operations division, including patrol, investigations, housing officers, downtown officer, crime analyst and the crime scene specialist. Performs management and administrative work of the Field Operations Division and assists in planning departmental programs and operating procedures for the Field Operations Division and the Department.
Receives general supervision from the Police Chief.
Direct supervision over command and supervisory personnel in field operations. Overall supervision of the activities of the Division.
Perform administrative duties/tasks of substantial difficulty) including but not limited to, command, coordination, planning, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and program development/evaluation.
Perform administrative and executive management duties and will coordinate/perform follow-up studies of operational plans and programs.
Attend scheduled staff conferences and participates effectively in promoting overall Division management.
Manage personnel resources by effectively maintaining staffing schedules, distribution of work
and motivation of personnel.
Continuously provide self-initiated contributions for the professional betterment of the overall police organization by substantially exceeding satisfactory levels of performance.
Continuously responsible for problem recognition and providing viable alternatives for problem resolution.
Exercise continuous budgetary control over all resources.
Maintain a high level of understanding of policies, rules and regulations and openly promotes compliance with minimum supervision.
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Monitor quality performance of personnel and programs and fairly evaluates each.
Set a higher standard of professionalism through appearance, physical conditioning, respect for personnel, and professional communications.
Develop, implement and review division goals and objectives
including those assigned by the
City Council, City Manager and Police Chief.
Coordinate
division activities with other City Departments, outside agencies and the
organization.
Initiate, conduct, review and coordinate needed personnel transactions including classification,
compensation, evaluation, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination in conjunction with the
Police Chief and the Human Resource Director.
Carry out the intent of the overall mission of the department as the task(s) relates to his/her
assignment.
Responsible for being knowledgeable of laws, statutes, ordinances, and crime and operational
data.
Review and approve reports and written communications pursuant to his/her assignment.
Provide staff assistance to the Police Chief and the City Manager.
Participate on boards and commissions as required.
Participate as a member of review boards.
Respond to job call back.
Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge
of:
Principles, practices and procedures of police field operations, crime analysis and crime scene investigations.
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Budgeting procedures and techniques.
Principles and practices of
supervision and personnel management.
Ability to:
Organize, direct and implement a
comprehensive police field operations program.
Prepare and administer a budget.
Supervise, manage, evaluate and
develop assigned staff.
Effectively communicate both orally
and in writing with subordinates, colleagues and superiors.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS
While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or
hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to
finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with
hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or
smell.
The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of
education, experience and training that provides evidence of the knowledge, skills
and abilities required to be successful in performing the duties of Police
Field Operations Deputy Chief.
Education:
Equivalent
to the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice or
a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Four years
of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement, including two years
of supervisory experience.
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Training:
Additional specialized training in Police Management. Training in police operations analysis, crime analysis, personnel management, computer technology, productivity management techniques is desired.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate and valid North Carolina driver’s license.