Police Chief

City of Jacksonville Beach•Jacksonville Beach Police, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs complex professional and difficult administrative work directing all functions and activities of the Police Department; does related work as required. Work is performed under the direction of the City Manager. Supervision is exercised over all department personnel.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Public Administration or related field, and ten years of progressive operational and administrative experience in law enforcement, with at least five years in a supervisory capacity.
A driver’s license valid in the State of Florida.
Must meet and maintain all City and State training and education requirements for position.
Comprehensive knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relating to the administration of criminal justice and law enforcement.
Thorough knowledge of scientific methods of crime detection, criminal identification, and radio communications.
Thorough knowledge of the geography of the City.
Skill in the use of firearms and the operation of a motor vehicle.
Ability to lead and direct the activities of police officers.
Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other City officials and with the general public.
Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of police operations and implement improvements.
Ability to prepare and review reports.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the long-term strategic planning and daily activities of all police operations.
Coordinates work with other law enforcement agencies, City officials, and City Manager.
Maintains records and files and prepares and reviews operational and administrative reports.
Plans, programs, directs, and evaluates the operation of the Police Department.
Develops annual budget proposal and controls budgeted expenses.
Formulates and implements police policy, procedures, rules, regulations, and programs.
Supervises maintenance of all records and materials associated with law enforcement activities or administration.
Assumes command of police force in emergencies and other major law enforcement operations.
Prepares and delivers public addresses and news releases concerning police matters.
Reviews departmental reports, amendments to established directives, personnel policy changes, etc. and prepares suggestions or ensures appropriate implementation.
Reviews performance evaluations prepared by subordinates and prepares evaluations on supervisors and directly supervised clerical employees.
Promotes, assigns, and disciplines personnel; composes written decisions following disciplinary hearings.
Reviews information regarding legislative issues and new court decisions; evaluates and implements updated standards from the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission; evaluates and implements Federal and State law mandates.
Attends meeting and serves on committees, boards, and agencies related to promoting crime prevention and improving law enforcement.
Advises and assists subordinates with complex police investigations.
Performs related tasks as required.