Assistant Chief of Police

City of Pflugerville, TX-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Executive
Pflugerville, TX
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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Under general direction from the Chief of Police, manages overall operations of the Police Department, all department personnel, and the department's relations with other agencies, official organizations and the general public. Interfaces frequently with the general public; state, federal, and county law enforcement agencies, police departments of other municipalities; other jurisdictions and department personnel. This executive management position assists the Chief of Police in directing the activities within the Department. The position assumes responsibility for police work of a complex nature in planning, organizing, commanding, and directing the administrative and law enforcement service activities for the Police Department. This is an appointed position that reports to the Chief of Police with duties and responsibilities established by the Chief of Police. Appointment of Assistant Chiefs is the sole responsibility of the Chief of Police. Provides direction and planning for the growth and development of police services. This position supervises assigned Police Department staff.

  • Determine and justifies specific needs relating to services provided.
  • Develops and monitors goals, objectives, plans, policies, and procedures to meet service and operational requirements in compliance with statutory laws and community expectations.
  • Conducts daily administrative functions, including serving as "acting" Chief of Police when designated.
  • Oversees the selection, assignment, scheduling, productivity, performance, development and discipline of personnel.
  • Provides direction and leadership.
  • Coordinates the operations within the Department and with other governmental and community-based organizations to maintain effective and efficient operations.
  • Personally, handles or delegates, as appropriate, difficult, high priority, sensitive, or emergency operational tasks.
  • Provides direction and leadership to the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of departmental and community policing initiatives.
  • Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget and monitors expenditures to ensure all resources are economically utilized.
  • Keeps the Chief of Police informed of performance and problems; proposes changes to policies, procedures, and operational processes as appropriate.
  • Represents the Chief of Police and the Department with citizen groups and other agencies.
  • Maintains effective communication within the department and within the community.
  • Establishes liaisons with other City departments, criminal justice agencies, neighborhood groups, and academic institutions to maximize effectiveness.
  • Mentors and encourages the development of effective management skills for the Commander rank.
  • Conducts ongoing observation and evaluation of activities, services, programs and personnel in order to assess performance, and evaluation of individual, unit and department strengths and weaknesses.
  • Manages and coordinates special research requests and coordinates responses to the City Manager or City Council to provide accurate and timely results.
  • Remains accessible via personal cell phone to address job-related issues or emergencies using City applications.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Public Administration, Political Science or related field.
  • Three (3) years of experience as a Lieutenant or higher rank at a comparable sized Municipal Law Enforcement agency preferred.
  • Master Certification from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of police science and modern police administration, organization and operation.
  • Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
  • Knowledge of budgeting methods and systems
  • Skill in establishment of cooperative working relationships with City officials, employees, other law enforcement agencies, boards, commissions, and general public.
  • Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations
  • Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials.
  • Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as strong time and task management skills.
  • Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an office environment
  • Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment
  • Regularly scheduled for 5-day, 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday; overtime occasionally required.
  • 10 hours of vacation leave per month.
  • 8 hours of sick leave per month.
  • Medical insurance and benefits provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
  • 50% employer dependent health benefits premium contribution.
  • Dental benefits are provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
  • 24 hours of paid personal holiday leave each fiscal year.
  • 10 wellness hours each fiscal year.
  • Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1 (14%) at retirement.
  • Military leave.
  • Education reimbursement assistance.
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