Deputy Chief of Police Position Available In Polk, Florida

Deputy Chief of Police City of Bartow – 3.2 Bartow, FL Job Details Full-time $93,075.84 – $131,514.24 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Senior level 10 years Full Job Description JOB Performs immediate professional and responsible administrative work providing administrative and management assistance to the Chief of Police. Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief of Police. This is work which involves walking, running, and/or standing, exerting up to one hundred fifty (150) pounds of force intermittently, routine keyboard operations, the ability to continuously wear/carry up to 30 lbs. of equipment, the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires crouching, reaching, standing, lifting, grasping and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instruction to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken work levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surrounds and activities; the work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise and hazards. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Must be able to perform all essential functions listed in the Police Officer job description, Police Sergeant job description, and Police Captain job description to be an Assistant Police Chief.

• Plans, directs, and oversees the operation of the following divisions: Uniformed Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Divisions, Support Services.
• Assists the Police Chief in varied administrative, planning, or coordinating functions; assists in preparing the annual operational budget for the Police Department; receives and carries out special assignments.
• Effects change in organizational and operational procedures to obtain desired results.
• Confers with commanding officers to transmit departmental directives and objectives; effects authorized procedural changes; provides advice or assistance with difficult or unusual problems.
• Takes personal charge of major incidents where unusual or very difficult circumstances exist in the absence of the Police Chief.
• Studies crimes and other reports to determine trends.
• Conducts special studies and investigations. Recommends selection, placement, promotion, transfer, training, development, safety, and discipline of departmental personnel.
• Knowledge of modern principles and practices of police administration and police operations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and court rulings that govern and affect police operations and practices.
• Knowledge of the City, including its geography, types of business activities, and areas of high crime incidence.
• Knowledge of the principles of management, including functions concerned with personnel, public finance, budgeting, and administrative and supervisory practices and methods.
• Skill in dealing with public relations problems and fostering public confidence and interest in the department’s work.
• May be required to work alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Emergency and Essential.
• Performs duties and responsibilities of the Chief of police in his/her absence.
• Conducts review of internal affairs investigations, supervises the I.A. process, and maintains all records associated with internal affairs and complaints against members.
• Assists in the development of departmental goals and objectives consistent with the strategic plan.
• May act as the Public Information Officer in absence of the Chief of Police.
• Reviews expenditures for equipment and supplies.
• Liaisons with other law enforcement and public safety organizations, State and Federal law enforcement partners, City of Bartow departments, other local municipalities, and non-governmental organizations.
• Supervises and conducts evaluations on employees.
• Supports and implements the community-oriented policing concepts.
• Performs related work as required.
• This role has emergency response responsibilities.

This position is subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than normal work locations, and may include duties other than specified in the employee’s official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervision is exercised over sworn and civilian personnel, pursuant to the organizational chart.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works regularly in an indoor office environment and works outside in various weather conditions. Work risks exposure to traffic, high levels of stress, electricity, violence, extreme weather conditions, pollen, dust, pathogens, chemicals, bodily fluids, heights, and unknown chemicals.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performs other related duties as assigned. All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency. An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared. As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible to adhere to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112. Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records.