Summary

Performs administrative, managerial and technical functions associated with overseeing the activities of the Police Department and enforcing all City statutes/ordinances and State laws/regulations for which the Police Department is accountable. Duties and responsibilities include planning, coordinating and directing all aspects of department operations; supervising the enforcement of laws/ordinances' responding to and directing major calls/occurrences; formulating orders/regulations; developing departmental budget and controlling expenditures; supervising assigned employees; and providing information and assistance to the general public.

Additional Police Chief information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Administers all operations, activities and policies of the Police Department;
Acts as a member of the City Manager's executive team; assists the City Manager in carrying out the City's mission for the entire organization in accordance with the City's values;
Enforces all City and State codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security; enforces staff observance of high ethical standards in conduct and performance of duty;
Directs the selection, training, performance review and discipline of department employees; supervises, directs, and evaluates directly assigned staff, handling employee concerns and problems, assigning work, counseling and recommending disciplinary and other personnel actions;
Takes necessary steps in improving police operations; plans and supervises enforcement of traffic and safety regulations; plans and supervises crime prevention and detection programs;
Directs the preparation, presentation and administration of the departmental budget; directs the preparation of specifications for departmental equipment;
Develops, executes and evaluates general policies and procedures, in consultation with City Manager;
Formulates departmental orders, regulations, work methods and procedures; ensures uniform interpretation of, and compliance with, general and special orders, regulations and policies;
Defines the organizational structure of the Police Department, analyzes and evaluates City needs to determine future police services, staffing levels, and resources;
Advises and assists staff in non-routine investigations; actively participates in more complex problems encountered by staff members;
Cooperates with county, state and federal officers in apprehension and detention of wanted persons; cooperates with other agencies involving police department activities;
Maintains positive public relations with news media and civic groups; interacts with media on police-related matters, special activities, public education, crime prevention efforts, etc.; speaks at civic club meetings, churches, schools or other public gatherings to explain departmental functions and activities and to establish favorable public relations; confers with staff, police officers and others as necessary to obtain information or resolve problems; contacts personnel by radio, telephone, voice mails or other forms of communications for emergency response and critical incident communications;
Responds as necessary to direct operations at major calls or occurrences involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors and felonies; may supervise and participate in general police officer duties, to include discovering and preventing commission of crime, apprehending criminals and offenders, writing citations, making arrests, conducting investigations, mediating disputes, administering first aid and performing traffic control functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises department personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance reviews, and recommending and executing personnel actions such as hiring, transferring, promoting, disciplining, and dismissing employees.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, political science, business administration or related field, supplemented by formal training in law enforcement methods and practices and in scientific methods of crime prevention and detection with extensive experience in law enforcement work involving progressive responsibility. At least ten years of experience in law enforcement, including at least 5 years experience serving as Police Chief, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge Of

Working knowledge of state statutes, city ordinances, and criminal law; effective management and leadership principles; principles of police administration; personnel practices and procedures; principles of supervisory management; procedures for police patrol, criminal investigations, communications, and SWAT operations; applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing police records; department policies and procedures; standard office practices and procedures; community policing theory and application; budgeting principles and procedures; and first aid procedures.

Skill/Ability To

Develop, organize, motivate, and effectively utilize staff; gather, compile, analyze, and evaluate a variety of data, and make sound decisions regarding those data as they apply to providing law enforcement services; read manuals and interpret policies and procedures; write letters, memos, and instructions; evaluate emergency and other situations and make sound decisions; operate a police vehicle in emergency or high-speed situations; safely and effectively operate a firearm to maintain TCOLE standards regarding firearms qualifications; perform basic mathematical calculations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement and government officials, co-workers, and the general public; and operate a computer using standard word processing and spreadsheet software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Master certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE); and valid Texas driver's license. Training certification from the FBI National Academy for law enforcement leaders or the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit at a desk or in a vehicle, and frequently is required to stand and walk on various types of surfaces. The employee constantly is required to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel, and talk and hear. The employee must be able to use hands and fingers to write and/or type reports and information into computer and to use a weapon. The employee frequently must lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as stacks of records or equipment and materials. The employee occasionally may be called upon to perform acts of intense physical exertion during emergency situations. The employee must be able to see clearly, with or without vision correction, in close situations, at a distance, and peripherally, and be able to recognize colors and adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee constantly must present a positive attitude as a role model in the community. The employee frequently must work closely with others as part of and/or leader of a team, and must remain calm and professional in tense, emotionally charged, and stressful situations. The employee regularly must work under time pressures to meet deadlines and occasionally must perform multiple tasks simultaneously (such as talking on the telephone and making appropriate notes about the call). The employee occasionally is exposed to emergency situations in which there is the possibility of danger or physical injury. The employee may be subject to working irregular schedules and overtime. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be noisy and distracting.

Requirements

All offers of employment shall be made contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment background and other screenings, as determined by the City of Brenham. Depending on the requirements of the position, the following background and pre-employment screening(s) may be conducted:

Criminal Background
Driver's License History
Drug Screening
Physical
Respirator Medical Evaluation
Skills Testing for Required Skills/Job Duties
Employment Verification
Reference Checks
Public Safety Background Investigation
Verification of Education

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