JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Police Chief

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  August 2000

 

ORG/POS #:  5000/1303

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To assist the Chief of Police in planning and directing the operations of the Police Department to ensure effective enforcement of laws and ordinances.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general direction from the Chief of Police.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Oversees assigned bureaus of the Police Department, and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

 

2.         Meets with community organizations, business owners, etc. to determine the law enforcement needs of the community; develops long-range plans for the future operations of the Department and submits them to the Chief of Police for approval.

 

3.         Conducts research and compiles detailed narrative and statistical reports for review by the Chief of Police regarding Police Department operations and programs.

 

4.         Testifies in court regarding areas of supervision; appears before the Civil Service Commission to present information regarding disciplinary actions taken against Departmental personnel.

 

5.         Reviews misconduct complaints lodged against sworn Departmental personnel.

 

6.         Evaluates the performance of assigned sworn and civilian personnel; approves all disciplinary actions recommended for Departmental personnel.

 

7.         Provides information and makes presentation to civic organizations, neighborhood groups, business organizations, etc. regarding police department operations.

 

8.         Serves as the Police Department representative in negotiations between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police.

 

9.         Compiles detailed narrative and statistical reports for review by the Chief of Police regarding Police Department operations and programs.

 

10.       Responds to requests from individuals needing police assistance and takes necessary law enforcement action as appropriate.

 

11.       Serves as backup to the Chief of Police during his absence.

 

12.       Operates an assigned City automobile in the performance of essential functions.

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Police Chief

JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

 

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Researches information to keep informed of changes in laws and regulations and court decisions which affect Police Department operations; ensures departmental policies and procedures are modified or created to respond to legal requirements.

 

2.         Approves the development of Departmental General Orders, Rules and Regulations and Divisional Operating Procedures; submits final recommendations to the Chief of Police for approval.

 

3.         Compiles budget data from information received from division commanders for submission to and approval by the Chief of Police; monitors and approves expenditures by assigned divisions to ensure budgeted amounts are not exceeded.

 

4.         Reviews and approves recommendations from division commanders for new programs and equipment; submits information to the Chief of Police for final approval.

 

5.         Conduct staff meetings and reviews status reports received from division commanders to monitor the daily operations of the department and to become aware of any problems.

 

6.         Oversees the development of training programs for departmental personnel to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures; conducts research to keep informed of innovative training programs.

 

7.         Submits information to the Chief of Police regarding the establishment of Police Department selection and promotion procedures and the revision of the Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations.

 

8.         Serves as liaison between the Police Department and other law enforcement agencies, the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, etc. to ensure cases are handled according to procedures and to exchange information as required.

 

9.         Provides assistance in the development and implementation of training programs for Departmental personnel to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures; ensures research is conducted to keep informed of innovative training programs.

 

10.       Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general direction to assigned Police Captains; provides general supervision to assigned clerical personnel.

JOB SPECIFICATION

ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of unusual difficulty in assisting the Chief of Police in planning and directing the operations of the Police Department to ensure effective enforcement of laws and ordinances.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  May 2000

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK (Illustrative):

 

Oversees assigned bureaus of the Police Department, and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

 

Meets with community organizations, business owners, etc. to determine the law enforcement needs of the community; develops long-range plans for the future operations of the Department and submits them to the Chief of Police for approval.

 

Conducts research and compiles detailed narrative and statistical reports for review by the Chief of Police regarding Police Department operations and programs.

 

Testifies in court regarding areas of supervision; appears before the Civil Service Commission to present information regarding disciplinary actions taken against Departmental personnel.

 

Reviews misconduct complaints lodged against sworn Departmental personnel.

 

Evaluates the performance of assigned sworn and civilian personnel; approves all disciplinary actions recommended for Departmental personnel.

 

Provides information and makes presentation to civic organizations, neighborhood groups, business organizations, etc. regarding police department operations.

 

Serves as the Police Department representative in negotiations between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police.

 

Compiles detailed narrative and statistical reports for review by the Chief of Police regarding Police Department operations and programs.

 

Responds to requests from individuals needing police assistance and takes necessary law enforcement action as appropriate.

 

Serves as backup to the Chief of Police during his absence.

 

Operates an assigned City automobile in the performance of essential functions.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Comprehensive knowledge of police administration and management principles and practices.

 

Comprehensive knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices.

 

Comprehensive knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Police Chief

JOB SPECIFICATION – CONTINUED

 

 

Comprehensive knowledge of departmental General Orders, Rules and Regulations and Divisional Operating Procedures.

 

Comprehensive knowledge of the maintenance requirements for law enforcement equipment, including firearms, communications equipment and vehicles.

 

Comprehensive knowledge of Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations as they apply to Police Department operations.

 

Comprehensive knowledge of the F.O.P. and A.F.S.C.M.E. Statements of Agreement as they apply to Police Department operations.

 

Comprehensive knowledge of the geography and demographic makeup of the City.

 

Considerable knowledge of budget processes.

 

Skill in the operation of firearms required by the department.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.

 

Skill in the operation of two-way communications equipment.

 

Ability to ensure Departmental operations comply with laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

 

Ability to ensure Departmental policies and procedures comply with laws and regulations.

 

Ability to approve the development of Departmental General Orders, Rules and Regulations and Divisional Operating Procedures.

 

Ability to develop long-range recommendations for the future operations of the department.

 

Ability to compile the budget recommendations.

 

Ability to prepare detailed narrative and statistical reports.

 

Ability to testify in court.

 

Ability to prepare recommendations regarding departmental promotion and selection procedures for review by the Civil Service Commission.

 

Ability to review and approve recommendations for disciplinary actions to be taken against departmental personnel.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

Ability to direct and evaluate the work activities of assigned managerial, professional, and clerical personnel.

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Police Chief

JOB SPECIFICATION – CONTINUED

 

 

Ability to read and interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

 

To be eligible to compete for promotion to Assistant Police Chief, the candidate must be a certified law enforcement officer with at least one (1) year of experience at the level of Police Lieutenant or above.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

 

Must meet any other requirements established by the Little Rock Civil Service Commission and the State Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.