City of Shoshone
Chief of Police

Police Chief Job Duties

Police Chief Job Duties
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Are you an experienced law enforcement professional that is committed to building and strengthening the highest quality law enforcement for a community?  The City of Shoshone is looking for a successful, seasoned law enforcement professional to lead our organization as Police Chief. 
 
Position Summary
The principal function of an employee in this class is to serve as executive officer of the City Police Department with the responsibility of planning and directing all the functions, activities, and operations of the Department and reserve officers.  This position is responsible for the protection of lives and property in the City through the supervision and direction of all police functions.  Direct and indirect supervision is exercised over the work of all police department employees.  The principal duties of this position are performed in both a general office environment and an outdoor environment that may include exposure to adverse weather conditions and to potential personal danger. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (may vary by assignment)

• Consults with the Mayor in formulating policies and regulations and implementing City Council directives governing the activities of the Police Department;
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with the Mayor and City Council, City staff and community leaders;
• Develops and implements objectives, plans, programs, policies, activities, and operations for the Police Department;
• Prepares and administers the Department budget and develops strategies that will ensure fiscal responsibility in carrying out effective law enforcement/policing programs;
• Directs the selection, supervision, evaluation, and assignments of Department personnel;
• Provides leadership and encourages leadership in management and supervisory personnel;
• Represents the City and Police Department in maintaining liaison with civic, business, community, and professional organizations;
• Coordinates Department assistance and response for community celebrations, holidays, activities, and special events;
• Evaluates trends in criminal activities and formulates a Department response;
• Develops leadership skills in police officers to assist them in interaction and problem solving efforts with the community;
• Conducts sensitive investigations into allegations of official misconduct or violations of law by public officials, employees, or police officers and conducts or arranges for internal affairs investigations as required;
• Holds all Police Department employees accountable for their actions and conduct and administers discipline in accordance with Department and City Employee policies and procedures;
• May develop policies and procedures with Mayor and Council approval to administer, document, and evaluate the activities of all divisions and bureaus of the Department;
• Meets with Police Department staff on a regular basis to discuss issues of management and department policy, and makes changes as necessary;  
• Plans and directs the long-term Police Department administrative, operational, support, public education, and public relations activities;
• Develops service related issue plans for forecasting long range police operational and capital improvement needs and presents reports to the Mayor and City Council;
• Prepares and presents periodic reports on Department activities to the Mayor and City Council;
• Represents the City and Department at conferences and meetings to stay current on trends in the law enforcement field and represents the City at a variety of local, area, state and other meetings;
• Ensures appropriated Department cooperation and coordination with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies;
• Attends meetings and conferences to keep abreast of new developments and municipal operations;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City and Department policies, procedures and safety practices.

 
Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs duties of subordinate personnel, including patrol and investigative duties as needed;
• May supervise overall Department response to emergency situations and major crime scenes;
• On call after duty hours to respond to emergency situations;
• May be required to work regular shift work, other than regularly scheduled work hours;
• Performs other related duties as required and necessary;
• Will report to work daily in uniform.

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Police Department organization, mission, objectives, general orders, policies, procedures and operations;
• The theories, principles, and practices of leadership, supervision and training involved in the supervision and management of a City Police Department;
• Current management principles, techniques, and objectives for planning, organizing, leading, and administering a police department;
• Current legal issues such as criminal laws, labor laws, and civil laws that affect police agencies and administration;
• Police Department functions, procedures, policies, goals, organization, general orders, and rules and regulations;
• Local, state and federal laws applicable to municipal law enforcement;
• Court and legal proceedings, including chain of custody, search and seizure, rules of evidence, and civil rights rulings and procedures;
• Municipal budget preparation and administrative methods;
• Operation of standard office equipment, a personal computer and job-related software;
• Police equipment, including vehicles, speed radar units, alcohol testing equipment, communications units, body armor, handcuffs, firearms, batons, pepper and related disablement sprays and other related equipment
• Crime prevention and education techniques;
• Conflict resolution and mediation techniques and objectives;
• City and Department policies, procedures, regulations, and operational standards;
• Effective communication skills;

 
Ability to:

• Analyze complex police management problems and apply effective solutions;
• Train, motivate, and evaluate the work of others to ensure the quality and efficiency of work, the understanding of their responsibilities, and the resolution of their questions;
• Plan, assign supervise and review the work of police officers;
• Supervise and lead subordinates through instruction in the performance of their duties;
• Constructively deal with conflict and develop effective solutions;
• Make quick, sound judgment decisions in tactical situations;
• Supervise and lead subordinates through instruction in the performance of their duties;
• Understand and apply departmental, state and local law enforcement procedures, policies, rules and regulations;
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential dangers, and to determine proper course of action;
• Promote constructive professional relations with allied agencies.

 
Skills:

• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings, determinations and recommendations;
• Coordinate a variety of tasks and schedules to meet demanding timelines;
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of work performed;
• Operate a personal computer and job-related software;
• Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Read, comprehend, and follow oral and written instructions and to understand and apply available guidelines to varied operational requirements;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks;
• Communicates both orally and in writing;
• Work independently or as a team member;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Mayor and City Council, City employees, allied agencies and the public.

 
Acceptable Experience and Training

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in police administration, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field; or at least
• Five (5) years’ experience, including at least two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory position; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform as an effective and competent Police Chief
• Must possess and maintain (or be able to obtain within one (1) year from date of appointment) a valid Idaho Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Patrol Certification
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Idaho Driver’s License.

 
Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, lead and direct a City Police Department, communicate effectively and perform telephone and radio communications;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, observe department processes and procedures, prepare and review a wide variety of written and financial documents, and sight and shoot a firearm; 
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to use a firearm safely and effectively, prepare reports and evaluations, utilize equipment required for the performance of duties, and operate a motor vehicle;
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, stamina, strength, agility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to bend or stoop repeatedly, sit or stand for long periods of time, and perform all duties required in a law enforcement environment;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate all work-associated equipment, to restrain individuals in stressful situations, and to carry out the duties of the Police Chief.

 
The successful candidate must submit to and pass an extensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph test, drug screen and medical exam, which will include vision and hearing certification.
 
SALARY RANGE: $45,000.00 TO 47,500.00 DOE
 
BENEFITS:  Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance;
(Single premium paid by the City, various dependent coverages are available)
 
Vacation:  10 days per year/6.67 hours per month (accrual rate increases with tenure)
 
Holidays:   10 days per year
 
Retirement:  Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)
 
Please submit resume and cover letter to: 
 
Shoshone City Hall, 207 S. Rail St. West, Shoshone, ID  83352 or by e-mail at [email protected]
 
MUST SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER BY: MARCH 23, 2018
 
To learn more about the City of Shoshone and this opening, please visit the following:
http://www.shoshonecity.com/