Police Department Chief of Staff Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Police Department Chief of Staff 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Acworth, GA

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supporting the administrative, strategic, and organizational leadership functions of the Acworth Police Department.

MAJOR DUTIES

Serves as a civilian member of the Acworth Police Department’s leadership team. Provides administrative support to the Chief of Police and Command Staff, managing communications and reporting, and providing cohesive structure to cross-functional projects that align with the Acworth Police Department and City of Acworth. Supports high performance operations by partnering with stakeholders to lead teams on policy, operations, or strategic issues. Works alongside Command Staff, ensuring that strategic priorities, internal initiatives, and governance activities are executed with precision and impact. Oversees the yearly Goals and Objectives from each division as well as the entire department. Oversees communication, scheduling, and logistics for executive meetings, strategic retreats, Command Staff sessions, and special projects. Supervises the full cycle certification process to ensure the department’s compliance with state certification and/or national accreditation and regulation standards of applicable governing bodies, including but not limited to Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) and Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition (GPAC). Develops and delivers presentations, project proposals, and attends meetings. Maintains confidential documents, including personnel and confidential files. Supports internal audits and agency reports including use of force analysis, pursuit reviews, performance metrics, and special projects. Identifies potential risks and opportunities that may impact the agency’s ability to achieve its strategic objectives, developing mitigation plans accordingly. Oversee the functions of the Records Division, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations. Serves as a liaison with all City of Acworth departments, government entities, and the public. Coordinates and supports administrative functions across divisions including records management, procurement, payroll, HR coordination, and IT support alignment. Assists in planning and coordinating community events. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, POST requirements, GCIC/NCIC standards, and grant conditions. Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel. Overtly displays a positive attitude that sincerely supports and encourages the betterment of the City of Acworth, the citizenry, city officials, supervision, counterparts, and subordinates. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures. Skill in public and interpersonal relations. Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Skill in planning, organizing, analyzing, decision-making, and problem solving. Skill in developing and implementing organizational strategies that drive growth and innovation. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in prioritizing and organizing work. Knowledge of

GCIC/NCIC

rules and regulations. Possession of or ability to readily obtain

GCIC/NCIC

Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) certification. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Skill in the maintenance of files and records. Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Chief of Police and Major assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include

GCIC/NCIC

rules, state and federal laws, city ordinances, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of related administrative and management duties. The necessity of prioritizing work contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and management support in the general operations of the administrative department. Successful performance ensures the effective and efficient operation of the city government, affects the quality of life for city residents and visitors, and contributes to the city’s administration.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, representatives of other law enforcement agencies, vendors, and the general public. Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, motivate persons, andprovide services. , PHYSICAL

DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over the Records Technician and Certification Administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field or an experience level that sufficiently demonstrates competency as determined by the Chief of Police. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.