Assistant Chief Police

City of Union City•Union City, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the day-to-day operations of the police department; Assists with the development of long range goals and objectives; ensures goals and objectives are met; maintains a comprehensive knowledge of department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure assigned personnel comply; interprets same for subordinates when necessary; Assumes command of police personnel at the scene of critical incidents; Establishes lines of communication with outside departments and agencies as required to maintain an effective working relationship to better serve the community; Supervises the preparation and ensures the accuracy and completeness of daily, special, and periodic reports; Develops, establishes, implements and ensures adherence to departmental policies and SOP’s; Responsible for locating, applying for, and administering Federal, State, and/or Local Grants; Performs related work as required. The purpose of this position is to direct operations within the Police Department’s Office. Successful implementation of the work assures that all division functions are implemented in accordance with all laws, regulations and ordinances.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in political science, criminology, criminal justice or related field preferred
A minimum of eight (8) years of law enforcement experience
Three (3) years of law enforcement supervisory experience holding the rank of Lieutenant or higher
Certified Peace Officer under regulations of Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.)
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of principles and modern methods of law enforcement administration including organization, fiscal management, budgetary preparation and controls, program planning, implementation and administration
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and procedures governing the activities of a law enforcement agency
Knowledge of principles of employee supervision and personnel management including training, developing, mentoring, and disciplining of personnel
Knowledge of modern criminal justice-related information systems
Knowledge of the concepts of risk management in a law enforcement agency
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in decision-making and planning, organizing, analyzing and resolving problems
Ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and provide leadership to divisions within the Police Department’s Office
Ability to coordinate organizational program objectives with the general goals of the total organization and its various operations
Ability to identify problem areas
Ability to direct the collection, interpretation and evaluation of data and development of sound solutions to technical and administrative law enforcement problems
Ability to coordinate and initiate actions, implement decisions and recommendations
Ability to prepare and present concise, logical oral and written reports
Ability to explain policy procedures or recommendations on a wide variety of law enforcement issues
Ability to interpret complex regulations, laws and guidelines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of other agencies or governmental units, community groups, and others contacted in the course of the work
Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with others in controversial situations

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day operations of the police department
Assists with the development of long range goals and objectives
Ensures goals and objectives are met
Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure assigned personnel comply
Interprets rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for subordinates
Assumes command of police personnel at the scene of critical incidents
Establishes lines of communication with outside departments and agencies
Supervises the preparation and ensures the accuracy and completeness of daily, special, and periodic reports
Develops, establishes, implements and ensures adherence to departmental policies and SOP’s
Responsible for locating, applying for, and administering Federal, State, and/or Local Grants
Performs related work as required