Chief Of Police

International City Management • Nome, AK

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About The Position

This is the senior-level managerial position with direct responsibility for the overall organization, administrative direction and control of the police department. Supervising all subordinate members of the unit, the chief is responsible to insure law enforcement functions within the community are provided to all residents and visitors in a uniform, fair and impartial manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (four year college or technical school) in a criminal justice/police science related field, or an Associate's degree (two year college or technical school) in a criminal justice/police science related field and successful completion of the FBI National Academy or its equivalent.
• Waiver of degree will be considered for applicants with past employment exceeding the minimum experience requirements.
• Minimum of ten years as a certified police officer and at least seven years law enforcement experience in a managerial and supervisory capacity, with progressively more responsible positions demonstrated and at least three years of satisfactory experience with a rank of Lieutenant (or agency-equivalent senior leadership position) or higher.
• Must have current Advanced Police Officer Certification issued by the Alaska Police Standards Council or equivalent, or be eligible for Alaska advanced certification within 12 months of appointment

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates police department operations on the basis of sound management practices and procedures.
• Administers City code, policies and directions, consistent with federal law and state statute, and best business practices to provide effective police services to the community.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures for the department in order to implement directives and police department-related community initiatives as may come from the Common Council and/or City Manager.
• Plans and implements a law enforcement program for the City in order to better carry out the policies and goals of City Management and Council; reviews department performance and effectiveness and formulates programs, policies or tactics to alleviate deficiencies.
• Maintains custody and control of department property, and the issuance/use of same.
• Coordinates the information gathered and work accomplished by employees, assigns officers to special investigations as the needs arise for their specific skills. Supervises and coordinates the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Prepares work schedules and assignment of duties to subordinates that ensures personnel are assigned to shifts or working units which provide optimum effectiveness in terms of current situations and circumstances governing deployment.
• Evaluates call data, evidence, witnesses and suspects, and in criminal cases to correlate all aspects, to assess for trends, similarities or associations with other cases.
• Supervises and coordinates the preparation of an annual budget; provides control of departmental expenditures throughout the year; plans for and reviews specifications for new or replacement equipment to ensure conformance to standards. Analyzes and recommends improvements to equipment and facilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees