Description

Under administrative direction, assists the Police Chief in planning, organizing and managing activities and operations in assigned functional areas within the Police Department assuring departmental compliance with state and federal laws, city policies and procedures; manages and oversees assigned budgets and staff; participates in assigned boards, committees, meetings and functions; evaluates and analyzes operational efficiencies and effectiveness of assigned functions and makes recommendations for change as appropriate; provides complex administrative support to the Police Chief; represents the Department and serves in the Chief’s stead during absences or as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Assists the Police Chief in the planning, organization and direction of the activities and personnel of the Police Department participating in the development and   monitoring of departmental operations, procedures and goals.

Manages, coordinates and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs.

Provides constructive feedback, reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.

Supervises, coaches, trains and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; manages the employment and hiring process and employee relations for assigned area.

Manages the workflow and prioritization of assigned projects; reviews and approves staff, operational and criminal case reports; meets regularly with staff to discuss priorities and resolve workload and technical issues; takes appropriate   corrective actions when necessary.

Provides advice and counsel to staff, develops or assists with developmental work plans for staff and makes recommendations and/or implements corrective actions, and discipline and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary or as directed.

Manages, administers, maintains, and oversees assigned budgets including making recommendations to the annual budget while monitoring expenditures and identifying needs.

Reviews and approves reports, purchases and payments according to established policies and practices; makes recommendations and forecasts for future funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.

Investigates, resolves and mediates administrative, inter-agency and operational inquiries and complaints; negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant and controversial issues; evaluates and coordinates the resolution of labor relations and community relations issues.

Coordinates the development of law enforcement strategies to meet City goals and objectives; determines the scope and priorities of programs and special projects; recommends and implements

Oversees vendor and inter- governmental contracts with the police department.

Initiates City Council agenda bills for issues involving the police department.

Others duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Law Enforcement, or related field
• 5 years of experience with the Prosser Police Department as a Sergeant or 7 years of combined experience in other police departments as a Sergeant or higher rank.
• Any equivalent combination or education and progressively responsible experience, with additional work experience substituting for required education on a year for year basis.

 EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: completion of the CJTC equivalency academy or ability to do so within 6 months of hire

• 7 years of combined experience in other police departments as a Sergeant of higher rank.