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Job Overview
The police chief is a working position responsible for the supervision and coordination of the police department and acts under the authority of the City of Brownton. The position performs a variety of complex administrative, supervisory and professional work in planning, coordinating, directing, and performing the activities of the police department.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, supervise, evaluate, and perform police department operations.
  • Develop policies and procedures for the department in order to implement directives from the city council/mayor.
  • Plan and implement a law enforcement program for the city in order to better carry out the policies and goals of the city council/mayor; reviews department performance and effectiveness, formulates programs or policies to alleviate deficiencies.
  • Coordinate the information gathered and work accomplished by various officers; assigns officers to special investigations as the needs arise for their specific skills.
  • Assure that personnel are assigned to shifts or working units which provide optimum effectiveness in terms of current situations and circumstances governing deployment.
  • Evaluate evidence, witnesses, and suspects in criminal cases to coordinate all aspects and to assess for trends, similarities, or for associations with other cases.
  • Participate in the preparation and presentation of an annual budget for the department; directs the implementation of the department’s budget; plans for and reviews specifications for new or replaced equipment.
  • Direct the development and maintenance of systems, records and legal documents that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of police department operations.
  • Train and develop department personnel.
  • Handle grievances, maintains departmental discipline and conduct and general behavior of assigned personnel.
  • Prepare and submit periodic reports to the city council/mayor regarding the department’s activities and prepare a variety of other reports as appropriate.
  • Meet with elected or appointed officials, other law enforcement officials, community and business representatives and the public on all aspects of the department’s activities.
  • Attend conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field; represent the city police department in a variety of local, county, state and other meetings.
  • Cooperate with county, state and federal law enforcement officers as appropriate where activities of the police department is involved.
  • Ensure that laws and ordinances are enforced and that the public peace and safety is maintained.
  • Perform routine police work activities such as patrolling, ticketing and making arrests, reporting and ticketing for 1) blight, 2) unlicensed animals and 3) snowbirds, and maintaining the police squad cars and all equipment.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Skills

  • Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
  • Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations.
  • Skill in the use of the tools and equipment listed below.
  • Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel.
  • Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
  • Ability to give verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to meet the special requirements listed below.
  • Advanced first aid, emergency medical responder, or EMT certified.
  • Ability to meet department’s physical standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,640.00 - $83,200.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Dependent health insurance coverage
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Military leave
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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