Police Chief - City of Midfield

JobsQuest•Midfield, AL

About The Position

The City of Midfield is seeking a Police Chief to plan, organize, and direct the operation of the police department assuring that all police services are delivered in an efficient and appropriate manner. The Chief will supervise all employees (i.e., sworn officers and civilians) of the department. The Chief will exercise considerable initiative, discretion, and independent judgement in interpreting and applying policies, rules, and regulations. The position reports directly to the mayor. The Chief represents the police department by meeting with citizen groups and businesses, collaborating with other law enforcement agencies, keeping the mayor, and/or city council updated on department activities, and communicating with the media. The Chief prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.

Requirements

Option A: Current Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. Associate’s degree or higher in business or police administration, criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration or a closely related field. At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in law enforcement at the level of Police/Sheriff's Sergeant (or equivalent) or higher rank.
Option B: Current Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. Ten (10) years of law enforcement experience. At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in law enforcement at the level of Police/Sheriff's Sergeant (or equivalent) or higher rank.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a supervisory capacity in law enforcement at the level of Police/Sheriff's Lieutenant (or equivalent) or higher rank.
Experience researching, writing, and managing grants.

Responsibilities

Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
Represents the police department by meeting with citizen groups and businesses, collaborating with other law enforcement agencies, keeping the mayor, city manager, and/or city council updated on department activities, and communicating with the media.
Oversees the training of law enforcement personnel within the department by approving training, ensuring personnel are receiving required training, and teaching training courses.
Prepares and presents reporting documents regarding department activity to relevant parties (e.g., citizens, businesses, mayor, city, manager, city council, state, federal) by reviewing police reports, compiling and analyzing statistics, and preparing reports.
Participates in law enforcement activities by taking command or assisting the scene commander by overseeing incidents, coordinating resources, talking to the media, and assisting with investigations.
Develops and oversees department activities by developing new policies and procedures to maintain compliance with local, state, and/or federal laws and guidelines, improving existing policies and procedures, and responding to citizen complaints regarding department personnel.
Plans, organizes, and directs department resources by obtaining required equipment and supplies, obtaining and monitoring grants, and determining personnel requirements.
Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.