Chief of Police Position Available In Lincoln, Mississippi

• City of Brookhaven Job Description

• Job Title:

• Police Chief

• Department:

• Public Safety

• Reports To:

• Mayor and Board of Aldermen

• FLSA Status:

• Exempt

• SUMMARY:

• Performs a variety of complex administrative, supervisory and professional work in planning, coordinating and directing the activities of the Police Department.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties.

Additional essential functions may be identified by the city and listed as such in the incumbent’s performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. Those that are listed under the examples of work are not all inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the city.

• EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following tasks. These tasks may be amended or other tasks may be assigned as necessary
• Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates Police Department operations
• Develops policies and procedures for the Department in order to implement directives from the City Board or Administrator
• Plans and implements a law enforcement program for the City in order to better carry out the policies and goals of City administration and City Board; reviews Department performance and effectiveness, formulates programs or policies to alleviate deficiencies
• Coordinates the information gathered and work accomplished by various officers; assigns officers to special investigations as the needs arise for their specific skills
• Assures that personnel are assigned to shifts or working units which provide optimum effectiveness in terms of current situations and circumstances governing deployment
• Evaluates evidence, witnesses, and suspects in criminal cases to correlate all aspects and to assess for trends, similarities, or for associations with other cases
• Supervises and coordinates the preparation and presentation of an annual budget for the Department; directs the implementation of the Department’s budget; plans for and reviews specifications for new or replaced equipment
• Directs the development and maintenance of systems, records and legal documents that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of Police Department operations
• Trains and develops Department personnel
• Handles grievances, maintains Departmental discipline and the conduct and general behavior of assigned personnel
• Prepares and submits periodic reports to the City Administrator regarding the Department’s activities, and prepares a variety of other reports as appropriate
• Meets with elected or appointed officials, other law enforcement officials, community and business representatives and the public on all aspects of the Department’s activities
• Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field; represents the City Police Department in a variety of local, County, State, and other meetings
• Cooperates with County, State and Federal law enforcement officers as appropriate where activities of the Police Department are involved
• Ensures that laws and ordinances are enforced and that the public peace and safety is maintained
• Directs investigation of major crime scenes
• Performs the duties of subordinate personnel as needed
• Analyzes and recommends improvements to equipment and facilities as needed.

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To oversee the Brookhaven Police Department operations.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  (Currently Appointed)

• If a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

• At least fifteen years of law enforcement experience with at least five years of executive leadership;ANDBachelor degree in Criminal Justice Administration or related field;ANDFBI National Academy is highly desirable.

Candidate must live within Lincoln County within one year of employment, preferably within the City limits.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations
• Skill in operating the tools and equipment listed below
• Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions
• Ability to follow and give verbal and written instructions
• Ability to meet the special requirements listed below.

• LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

• Must be certified by Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training;Ability to meet Department’s physical standards;Must possess a valid State driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• These physical requirements are not exhaustive and additional job-related physical demands may be added to these by the City if the need arises.

Corrective devices may be used to meet these physical requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described