Assistant Police Chief

Bountiful City•Bountiful, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises the department under the direction of the Police Chief and has the full responsibility for the efficient and successful operations of the department. The Assistant Chief assists in the planning, organizing, coordinating and directing of personnel and resources of the department towards achieving the goals of security, peace, and well-being.

Requirements

High school diploma
Possession of a Utah POST Basic Law Enforcement Officer Certification
Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate valid Utah driver's license
Proficiency in use of motor vehicle
Proficiency in use of department firearm(s)
Maintain skill in Arrest Control Techniques
Proficiency with department impact tools and other less lethal munitions as required
Must possess the physical skill and agility necessary to apprehend, detain and control a suspect
Good verbal communication skills
Good organizational skills
Good problem-solving skills
Essential knowledge of leadership skills and techniques
Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb
Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards
Ability to travel to different sites and locations
Must successfully pass the department's physical fitness criteria
Must successfully pass the department's physical fitness criteria
Successfully pass a background check
Successfully pass a driving record check
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test
Successfully pass the assessment center
Successfully pass a psychological test

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of administration experience as a Lieutenant rank or higher

Responsibilities

Supervises the department under the direction of the Police Chief.
Has full responsibility for the efficient and successful operations of the department.
Assists in the planning, organizing, coordinating and directing of personnel and resources of the department towards achieving the goals of security, peace, and well-being.
Follow any other instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Benefits

Medical Insurance (Bountiful pays 100% of premium for employees, 95% for two-party, 90% for family)
Dental and Vision Insurance (optional, paid by employee)
Life Insurance (provided by City, two times annual salary + $10,000 for employee, $10,000 for spouse, $10,000 per dependent)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FLEX$) for medical and dependent childcare expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions from Bountiful City for High-Deductible plan enrollees
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) (optional, paid by employee)
Long Term Disability (LTD) (City pays premium, 66.67% salary replacement after 90-day waiting period)
Sick Leave (accrue 3.70 hours per pay period, no cap)
Vacation Leave (accrue 3.70 hours per pay period, max 240 hours carryover, accrual rates increase with service)
Option to sell back sick and vacation leave annually
Twelve paid holidays per year
Employee Assistance Program (counseling and consultation service)
COLA and Merit Increases (based on performance evaluations, market adjustments, and/or availability of funds)
Retirement – Pension (City funds pension plan and/or 401(k) account through Utah Retirement Systems)
Additional contributions to Tier 2 employees 401(k) accounts
Retirement – Savings Plans (option to contribute to 401(k), 457, and Roth IRA)
Bereavement/Funeral Leave
Family Medical Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Military Leave
Cell Phone Stipends
Uniform Stipends
Safety Awards
Training Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Programs
Employee Luncheons
Years of Service Awards
Other Department specific awards