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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.E.4.Amended Job Description for Police Chief/Emergency Management Director City of Shako pee S, E,t MEMORANDUM cn~m " ii ~.. ~..'! n~, " l'19I . ~ UI1\~ ~ ~,~ ~'cl , TO: Mayor and City Council 'Wi -&\f Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrat~ SUBJECT: Approval of Amended Job Description for Chief of Police / Emergency Management Director DATE: January 29, 2009 Introduction The Council is asked to approve the attached job description for the position of Chief of Police / Emergency Management Director. Background The attached job description for Chief of Police / Emergency Management Director was recently amended by the Civil Service Commission. The amended job description adds the following requirements to the "Minimum Qualifications" section: . Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, or attain one within three years of appointment. . Graduation from the FBI National Academy or similar specialized training in police management. . Professional Emergency Management Training Certificate, or attain one within five years of appointment. In the current job description all three of these are listed as "Desirable Qualifications" but not requirements. The amended job description also adds "Ability to speak and comprehend one or more foteign languages spoken in the community" as a desirable qualification. Lastly, the amended job description calls for at least five years experience in a law enforcement supervisory position, With at least one year experience as a division commander or chief of police. The current job description required at least ten years experience in a law enforcement supervisory position or five years in a senior law enforcement management or chief of police position. The amendments to the job description are not expected to alter the pay grade for this position. Relationship to Vision Goal D: Vibrant, resilient and stable. Requested Action If it concurs with the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission, the Council is asked to approve the attached job description for the position of Chief of Police / Emergency Management Director. CITY OF SHAKOPEE POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Chief of Police/ Emergency Management Director DEPARTMENT: Police EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Exempt ACCOUNTABLE TO: City Administrator ************************************************************************ POSITION SUMMARY The Chief of Police is responsible for the effective management and supervision of all of the Police Department to achieve efficient and effective protection of lives and property. The position is directly responsible for the organization, administration and operation of Emergency Management functions subject to the direction and control of the council, as directed by the city administrator. ESSENTIAL POSITION. FUNCTIONS . Consults with the City Administrator in determining the general plans and policies to be observed in the conduct of police operations but works independently in managing department functions. . Maintains direct and effective liaison with the Police Civil Service Commission. . Responds on or off duty to major incidents and emergencies as deemed appropriate. . Oversee the formulation of department policies, goals and objectives. . Oversee the direction and maintenance of an effective police operation. . Develop and maintain an effective, well-trained staff. . Oversee the effective utilization of equipment and facilities. . Develop proper relations with community groups to ensure the services provided meet community needs. . Demonstrate and promote cooperative working relationships with other City departments and personnel. . Maintain an effective liaison with other police and emergency agencies. . Oversees the preparation and administration of department budget. . Prepares periodic or special reports on departmental activities and operations. . Recommends new or revised ordinances. . Provides input to the labor negotiation process, participates in union negotiations as requested. [1] . Development of emergency management functions while holding the position of Emergency Management Director. . Possess the highest levels of honesty and integrity with a high sense of personal and professional ethics. . Authority to undertake the assignment and direction of work activities of subordinates, to discipline employees including suspension for just cause, to reward employees, and to adjust grievances of employees. . Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by the City Administrator. KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS. AND ABILITIES REQUIRED . Thorough knowledge of modem police administration principles and methodology. . Commitment to the Community Policing Philosophy. . Ability to take initiative and develop ideas. . Ability to project a leadership style characterized by collaboration, innovation and involvement of front-line employees in the decision making process. . Ability to support department recommendations within a context of objective analytical data and justifiable cost. . Ability to express oneself, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. . Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public and a wide variety of City, County, State, Federal personnel. . Ability to facilitate organizational change. . Ability to plan and develop organizational goals and objectives. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS . Comply with the minimum selection standards of the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. . Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, or attain a Master's Degree within three years of appointment. . Minimum five years responsible experience in a law enforcement supervisory position, with at least one year experience as a division commander, at a rank of lieutenant or above, or as chief of police. . Graduation from the FBI National Academy or similar specialized training in police management. . Professional Emergency Management Training Certificate, or attain one within five years of appointment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS [2] . Ability to speak and comprehend one or more foreign languages spoken in the community. Revised and approved. Commission Chair Commission Secretary Adopted: August 4, 2008 [3]