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JOB TITLE: Police Chief
DEPARTMENT: Police
REPORTS TO: Mayor
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Police Chief plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the activities of the Police Department. This position ensures that the departmental mission, the protection of life and property in the City of Anacortes, is carried out. The Police Chief provides steady leadership to navigate the societal changes transforming law enforcement and facilitates social justice, equity and inclusion efforts. This position has managerial responsibility for development and administration of the departmental goals, objectives, priorities and budget and provides leadership in seeing them to fruition. Work is performed independently within broad department goals and objectives. Has broad latitude for independent action and decisions. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, works closely with other City departments to maintain productive relationships throughout the organization and to ensure efforts are directed toward common City goals. This is a highly visible position with significant public contact. In this role, the incumbent develops and maintains good communications with elected officials, the public, the media, the court system and other law enforcement agencies.
LEVEL OF AUTHORITY: The Police Chief is appointed by the Mayor and reports administratively to the Mayor, with activities reviewed for adequacy of professional judgment, compliance with policies and regulations and achievement of results with objectives consistent with a council approved budget. The Police Chief is accountable for the efficient provision of an effective, comprehensive law enforcement service to the citizens of Anacortes. The Police Chief is perceived as a representative of the City of Anacortes while on and off duty and personal behavior should reflect acceptance of this responsibility.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed in an office setting. May be called to take command at the scene of an incident; could be exposed to inclement weather conditions and uneven terrain. Work involves an element of personal danger with exposure to dangerous people and the authority to use deadly force as necessary.
Work is performed mainly during city office hours; however, some travel will be required and incumbent must attend night meetings of the City Council, city boards and commissions, and the department. These meetings are frequently held in the evening and consequently require extended work hours.
CONTACTS: The Police Chief, as the chief spokesman for the Police Department, is in contact with all segments of the City's population. Situations referred to the Chief may have escalated to the point of a confrontation and the Chief is therefore required to be highly skilled in conflict resolution. The Police Chief is frequently involved in confidential, sensitive, or emotionally charged interactions which require discretion, tact and sensitivity, and the ability to gain the trust and confidence of others. Additionally, much of the work of the Police Department involving the Chief is performed by committee and demands skill in the arts of negotiation and compromise. The Chief's supervisory responsibilities require considerable interaction with all members of the Anacortes Police Department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Assume full management responsibility for all Police Department services and activities including law enforcement, criminal investigations, community relations, traffic control measures, property/evidence, records maintenance and crime prevention; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
2. Manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area. Prepare annual report, establish annual goals and create a strategic plan to guide the organization.
3. Establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
4. Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the Police Department’s work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
5. Respond to media inquiries and questions; prepare news releases; control media access to confidential information.
6. Direct the assignment of police personnel and equipment; oversee the development and execution of training programs; establish standards of performance for special assignments.
7. Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
8. Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned law enforcement personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
9. Initiate and oversee internal investigations of complaints and allegations of police employee misconduct; provide corrective action as required or provide recommendations to the Mayor.
10. Oversee and justify the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Explore funding alternatives, grant opportunities, and manage process.
11. Explain, justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
12. Represent the Police Department to other departments, elected officials, media and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
13. Provide staff assistance to the Mayor; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
14. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, the community, and residents through positive outreach efforts including committees and programs involving coordinated community response meetings, citizen academies, volunteer programs, meetings with community organizations, social welfare and behavioral health organizations.
15. As an emergency manager, perform the duties of command personnel as needed; respond to and direct activities at the scene of major emergencies, as required. Maintain certification in all relevant emergency management training curricula in Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
16. Maintain department’s accreditation with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.
17. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement.
18. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen complaints.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of:
• Modern police administration and proven management and leadership skills including community-oriented policing, best practices and emerging trends.
• Theories, principles and practices of public procurement processes, law enforcement, community-based policing and risk management.
• Organized labor personnel environments. Management and administration practices and principles, including budgeting, planning and forecasting.
• City policies, geography, buildings, street systems and special areas.
• Behavior of criminals that causes underlying criminality.
• Emotional intelligence.
Skill in:
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Responding to and resolving difficult and sensitive citizen inquires and complaints.
• Developing community policing strategies.
• Building community problem solving partnerships.
• Financial management, capital planning and organizational management.
• Creating a positive work environment. Change management.
• Innovation, LEAN principles and High Performing organization strategies.
Ability to:
• Analyze situations and to act quickly, calmly, and effectively under emergency and other stressful circumstances.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials and the general public.
• Prepare and supervise the accurate preparation and maintenance of comprehensive reports and records.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and evaluate the work of departmental staff. Provide training. Succession plan.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• A bachelor’s degree in police or social sciences, criminal justice, public administration, business administration, organizational leadership or another area closely aligned with the duties of the position and eight years increasingly responsible police service experience in a qualified federal, state, or local agency with at least two of the eight years being in a command-level position.
• Successful completion of law enforcement academy training approved by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
• Executive-level certification from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission or equivalent certification from another state, preferred.
Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License with driving record free from serious or frequent violations is required. Must meet all the qualifications and abilities mandated by the State of Washington for Police Officers. The Police Chief must possess a degree of physical fitness that allows participation in confrontation and/or stressful situations. Must be bondable. Must be able to pass a stringent personal background investigation.
OTHER
1. As an absolute condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a drug free workplace agreement and an agreement not to use tobacco products in any form while on the job.
2. The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the work load.
3. Following an offer of employment and prior to starting work, must satisfactorily pass psychological and polygraph examinations, and a medical examination by a licensed medical doctor who is designated by the City. The purpose of the exam is to ensure that no physical, emotional, sensory, or mental conditions exist which could adversely affect performance of duties, personal safety, or safety of others. The examination will be paid for by the City. Satisfactory clearance to perform essential job functions will be required for employment.
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