POLICE DEPARTMENT

DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE

MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Administrative, management position under the direction of the Chief of Police, that requires performance of professional and managerial work in the development and implementation of various law enforcement activities and programs. Position is second in command to Chief of Police.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Establishes goals and objectives, formulates comprehensive plans, provides guidance and direction to subordinates and monitors operation to ensure proper development and successful implementation of law enforcement, crime prevention and related support programs.
• Serves as ranking member of command staff providing advice and recommendations to the Chief of Police on all matters relating to the development and execution of policies, procedures and operation of the department
• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the operations between several divisions of the department and other law enforcement agencies to facilitate the accomplishment of efficient and effective programs.
• Researches policies, programs, legal issues, local and state laws pertaining to departmental operations; prepares and/or reviews reports of findings and recommendations for new and/or revised policies or approaches.
• Supervises, through subordinate managers, sworn and civilian employees and assists in implementing and formulating an annual budget. Keeps abreast of expenditures and justified appropriation requests.
• Assists in coordinating and conducting regular staff meetings; attends other meetings within and outside the department. Attends City Commission Meetings in absence of the Chief of Police. Services on boards and committees directed by the Chief of Police.
• Completes performance appraisals on subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Investigates complaints filed against employees and determines appropriate actions. Coordinates responses to employee grievances and assists the Chief of Police in application of labor agreements.
• Participates in the research, review and development of training.
• Prepares and administrators grants.
• Responds to scene of major crimes, emergency situations or other critical incidents and directs necessary activities.
• Performs related functions as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate would preferably have at least ten years progressively responsible local government law enforcement experience and five or more years experience at a command level equivalent to a Lieutenant or above. Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Business, Public Administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A Master’s Degree in Police Science, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Business, Public Administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is preferred. Must possess current Florida Police Certification and have the ability to perform all duties of a sworn law enforcement officer to include response to calls for service, investigation of violations of criminal laws and ordinances, and arrest of criminal suspects. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Must have outstanding interpersonal skills, a strong customer service orientation and have demonstrated leadership capabilities with previous employers. Experience in community-oriented policing and should have a strong emphasis on service delivery through partnerships with other law enforcement agencies, the public, and other City Departments. Candidates should also have thorough understanding of and considerable experience in financial management, budget preparation, fiscal control, and human resource management.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.