Summary
The Police Commander performs managerial duties related to planning, organizing, and coordinating Police Department operations for their assigned division. The incumbent exercises full administrative responsibility for the operations and activities of the Department in the absence of the Deputy Chief of Police and Chief of Police. They must be familiar with and able to enforce police procedures, general and special orders, rules and regulations, Town policies, Town ordinances, and State laws so that they are competent to advise and instruct subordinates to perform their duties adequately.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The below list is intended to illustrate the responsibilities of the position and is not all-encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.
- Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing programs and projects for assigned divisions of both sworn and civilian personnel in a variety of Police Department activities, including police patrol, professional services, investigations, and training
- Oversees the planning, research, coordination, and implementation of special programs and special projects as assigned by the Deputy Chief of Police and/or Chief of Police
- Uses intelligence-driven policing strategies to deploy resources effectively
- Researches, coordinates, and manages grant applications and distribution of funding
- Reviews, assigns, and manages follow-up criminal investigations
- Reviews emerging technology to improve departmental efficiency, effectiveness, and employee safety and makes recommendations to the Chief of Police
- Administers directives for assigned staff
- Provides technical and supervisory leadership to subordinate staff
- Participates in the recruitment, hiring, and training of department personnel
- Develops, implements, and reviews policies and procedures
- Assists in the preparation of the Department’s annual budget
- Approves and monitors most expenditures for the Department
- Reviews job performance evaluations
- Conducts ongoing research of new methodologies relating to Department operations
- Receives, reviews, assigns, investigates, and resolves complaints concerning personnel matters, including Internal Affairs investigations
- Develops and promotes productive working relationships with other agencies
- Reviews activity reports prepared by police personnel for quantity and quality of work performance
- Reviews and investigates use-of-force incidents; conducts investigations of complaints against Department personnel
- Commands tactical operations occurring within the jurisdiction
- In their absence, may assume the duties of the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police, and may represent the Chief and/or Town with outside agencies and at events
- Knowledgeable of all police procedures, general and special orders, rules and regulations, policies, duties, Town Ordinances, and State laws and advises and instructs subordinates in the proper performance of their duties
- Responsible for issuing appropriate, clear, concise, and definitive orders to subordinates responsible for subordinate’s proper execution of orders
- Responsible for ensuring that subordinates complete all required reports promptly, accurately, and on the correct forms
- Informs members of Command of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work
- Exhibits a service orientation toward internal and external customers through respect, support, and cooperation and contributes to building a positive team environment
- Responsible for overseeing the property and evidence room
- Participates in ongoing training for personal and professional development
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
- Police Administration: modern principles, practices, and techniques of police administration, standards and methods by which quality of police service is evaluated
- Administration and Management: principles and processes involved in administration and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques
- Public Safety and Security: rules and regulations for the protection of people, data, and property, including the use of weapons and force
- Law and Government: knowledge of laws, penal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process, The President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing
- Psychology: basic human behavior and performance, including individual differences in ability, personality, learning, and motivation
- Basic Math: add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly
- Mechanical/Technical: skilled in the safe operation of diverse types of equipment, including computers, weapons, and radios
- Budget Management: developing plans and budgets and monitoring them against actual activity
- Program Assessment: evaluating existing and potential programs for effectiveness and efficiency
- Active Listening: skilled in listening to what other people are saying and asking appropriate questions
- Critical Thinking: ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
- Community policing: knowledge and application of techniques and programs
- Social Perceptiveness: being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
- Communication: ability to share information and ideas orally and in writing so others understand, including completing reports according to pre-set formats
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the Department’s policy and procedures, Town personnel policies, municipal code, and state and federal law related to law enforcement
- Ability to simultaneously use oral language, social perceptiveness, and reasoning skills to interact effectively with others
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited four-year college or university in a related field is required
- Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible Command and supervisory experience with a Local, State, or Federal Law Enforcement Agency, including five (5) years of administrative responsibility at the rank of Sergeant or above, is required
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Licenses/Certifications:
Colorado Post Certification is required
- Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver license and a safe driving record for continued employment
Physical Activities:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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 essential functions.
Work is regularly performed indoors and occasionally outdoors, with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures and all weather conditions. Work is performed year-round with occasional exposure to any of the following: loud noise, heavy traffic, and some hazardous situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with times of increased noise.
Body Movement:
The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, or operate objects, stand, walk, stoop, or kneel. Occasionally, the employee may be required to crouch, crawl, climb, and balance. The employee must occasionally carry, pull, push, or lift up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, the employee will be required to drive a variety of motor vehicles. Occasionally, the employee will be required to be available and on-call at various hours.
The employee must be physically able to operate various computers and office equipment successfully to fulfill the essential functions of this position.
Vision:
Employees must be able to consistently see with near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field vision.
Hearing:
Employees must have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery, telephones, doorbell, alarms), communicate clearly and effectively; understand and be understood; be able to consistently engage in ordinary conversations.
At the Town of Firestone, we recognize the contributions each employee makes to assist us in achieving Town-wide goals. Because of this, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package comprised of benefits, financial security, and work/life balance. Our benefit package includes:
- Medical – You may choose from (3) Medical Plans under Cigna’s Open Access Plans (OAP) which includes (2) High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and (1) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan
- Dental - Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid dental coverage through Delta Dental
- Vision - Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid vision coverage through VSP
Employer-paid supplemental benefits include:
- Group Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Extended Paid Leave (EPL) accrued up to a maximum of 280 hours
- Thirteen (13) Paid Holidays
- Sixteen (16) hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
- HSA Contribution to Choice Plan HDHP
- Employee Education Assistance/Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
- Membership to Firestone Anytime Fitness and Carbon Valley Recreation Center
- Training and development for Certification and Licensure programs
- National and/or Statewide Association Affiliation fees
- Professional Retirement Assessment Assistance
- Flu-Shingles-Covid Vaccination Clinics
You are also able to elect supplemental benefits at the employee's cost, which include:
- Accident/Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Coverages (employee elected/paid)
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Coverage for Employee/Spouse and Dependents (employee elected/paid)
- Cyber Security Coverage through Norton LifeLock (employee elected/paid)
- SPOT Pet Insurance (employee elected/paid)
- Verizon discount program
In compliance with 41 CFR 60-2 The Town of Firestone provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and Town ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
The Town of Firestone expressly prohibits any form of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Any person with questions or concerns about the Town’s practices relative to equal employment opportunities is encouraged to bring these matters to the attention of the Human Resources department.
The Town of Firestone’s Affirmative Action Plan manages and ensures that equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.
