CITY OF BROKEN BOW

JOB TITLE: CHIEF OF POLICE

This is an exempt, non-classified position under the general supervision of the City Manager. In serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Police Department, the incumbent is in a highly visible and vulnerable public position with frequent contact with governmental organizations, boards, commissions, civic organizations, and the media. The Chief is responsible for the operational activities of the department, which include law enforcement, communication/jail, animal control and other related personnel. The Chief is responsible for the enforcement of ordinances and resolutions of the City, manages the resources of the department to provide equal protection of the individual rights of all citizens, and is responsive to legitimate concerns of city government.

DEVELOPS AND MAINTAINS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

• Employs, trains, and supports competent executive, supervisory, administrative and operational personnel. Some examples are: Modifies organizational structure as conditions warrant, develops working relationships between departments, and administers the operational activities through the command staff.

FORMULATES DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES

• Innovates and formulates major departmental policies and determines the department’s basic philosophies, objectives and goals in keeping with the policies and goals of City Management. Some examples are: Determines manner and conduct of all departmental operations and activities within guidelines of governing regulations, determines that City and Department policy regarding service delivery is effectively and aggressively carried out, and determines that all members of department are aware of goals and objectives.

PREPARES BUDGET

• Finalizes and administers Departmental budget through evaluation process to determine adequacy of service delivery and desirability of functions. Some examples are: Develops innovations and ideas on operating techniques which are cost effective, approves or denies Departmental purchase requests, and formulates operating and expense budget for the Police Department.

PERSONNEL SUPERVISION

• Exercises supervision over all Police Department staff directly or through subordinates. Some examples are: Administers in regard to conditions of employment and other matters included recommend appointments and/or termination of police department employees, and selects, trains and develops command and supervisory staff to include recruitment and selection of departmental personnel.

• Must have high-level administrative, executive and managerial skills, and sound judgment with ability to make complex decisions, and solve problems based on abstract and concrete variables where feedback is often subtle and complex.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, procedures, trends and methods of law enforcement, governmental administration and management.
• Broad knowledge and application of technology relating to law enforcement and 911 operations.
• Ability to analyze operational and administrative procedures and problems, to evaluate and balance community needs and expectations as to police activities and to modify organizational procedures to meet changing conditions.
• Ability to organize, select or direct activities of a diversified staff.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and maintain harmonious relationships in the department.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication which includes regular written reports to the City Manager.

• Subject to emergency call outs and extended tours of duty during extreme states of emergency
• Physical activity is generally sedentary with requirements of normal physical capacity and ability.
• Works independently with nominal supervision from City Manager.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public or Business Administration or related field; knowledge of Civil Service Laws; broad background of specialty skill training and certifications; or combination of schooling, work experience and certifications in lieu of the above.

Experience: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience in a police department or law enforcement agency with a minimum of five (5) years’ senior or command level experience. Prior experience in a municipal environment equivalent in size and complexity is preferred.

Certifications & Licenses: Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) certified.

Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License

Driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier

Must successfully pass Pre-employment and Post-offer Testing, including a background investigation and drug screen. Failure to pass these will result in the employment offer being revoked.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duets, skill, and physical demands required of personnel so classified