Police Chief

Police Chief Hiring Flyer Police Chief Hiring Program I. General Statement of Duties Performs highly responsible executive, administrative, managerial, and law enforcement work in directing and leading the activities of the Police Department. II. Major Duties and Responsibilities An employee in this class serves as the chief law enforcement executive and is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, administration, and operational effectiveness of the Police Department. Work includes establishing departmental mission, goals, policies, and service priorities; directing patrol, investigations, emergency response, and assigned support functions; administering budgets and resources; supervising sworn and civilian personnel; evaluating crime and traffic trends; maintaining interagency partnerships; and building community trust. The employee exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative in routine, complex, sensitive, and emergency situations, subject to applicable law, municipal policy, and the general direction of the Town Manager or other designated chief administrative officer. A. Develops, implements, and evaluates the department’s mission, vision, strategic goals, policies, procedures, rules, performance standards, and operating methods in accordance with federal, state, and local law and identified community needs. B. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates departmental operations and services, including patrol, criminal investigations, emergency response, or administrative support functions, as applicable. C. Assesses service demands, crime and accident patterns, staffing needs, deployment, work schedules, operational readiness, and program performance; recommends improvements and appropriate service levels. D. Directs and supervises sworn and civilian employees, personally and through subordinate supervisors; establishes expectations, assigns responsibilities, evaluates performance, resolves workplace issues, and ensures accountability. E. Oversees recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, professional development, succession planning, promotions, recognition, corrective action, and discipline in coordination with municipal personnel policies and applicable laws. F. Meets regularly with command and supervisory staff to communicate departmental priorities, coordinate operations, encourage collaboration, develop leadership capacity, and obtain input on significant issues. G. Prepares, presents, and administers the departmental operating and capital budgets; monitors expenditures and resources; assesses equipment, technology, vehicle, and facility needs; and pursues and administers eligible grant opportunities. H. Advises the Town Manager, governing board, and other municipal officials on public safety matters, departmental operations, policy proposals, resource needs, emerging risks, and significant incidents; provides accurate and timely reports. I. Oversees the receipt, review, and appropriate investigation or referral of complaints and allegations involving department personnel or services; ensures fair, timely, and consistent resolution consistent with governing requirements. J. Develops, coordinates, and implements emergency operations and response plans; assumes or delegates incident command as appropriate and coordinates response to major incidents, disasters, special events, and unusual occurrences. K. Coordinates law enforcement operations, mutual aid, crime prevention, and emergency activities with local, state, and federal agencies and municipal departments. L. Directs the preparation, analysis, maintenance, and submission of crime, accident, activity, personnel, budgetary, and other required operational reports; uses information to identify trends and guide decisions. M. Builds and maintains constructive relationships with residents, businesses, schools, civic organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders; addresses public concerns and communicates department initiatives and services. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with other departments within the Town. N. Represents the department at meetings, public forums, professional associations, boards, commissions, and committees; makes presentations and participates in discussions of public safety laws, policies, and legislative matters. O. Ensures departmental policies, training, documentation, records, evidence-handling practices, and operating procedures are periodically reviewed for compliance, effectiveness, professionalism, and sound risk management. P. Promotes ethical conduct, impartial enforcement, effective communication, respectful public service, a safe working environment, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Q. Exercises law enforcement authority and, when necessary, personally responds to significant incidents or performs specialized enforcement functions consistent with certification, training, and departmental needs. R. Performs other related duties as required. III. Controls This position is the head of the Police Department and reports to the Town. Work is performed with substantial independence under general administrative direction and is evaluated through results achieved, operational effectiveness, compliance with applicable laws and policies, quality of leadership, fiscal stewardship, reports, and community relations. The position supervises departmental personnel directly and through subordinate supervisors. The position is intended to be classified as exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. IV. Physical Requirements or Special Working Conditions A. Must be able to perform all essential physical functions associated with both executive administrative work and, when required, sworn law enforcement duties, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, lifting, grasping, speaking, hearing, and other necessary movements. B. Must possess sufficient visual acuity, hearing, communication ability, and manual dexterity to review and prepare documents, use computers and communications equipment, operate a vehicle, assess incident scenes, and carry out essential job responsibilities. C. Work is performed in office, vehicle, field, and emergency settings; duties may require exposure to severe weather, traffic, dangerous individuals, hazardous materials, loud noise, communicable diseases, and other conditions associated with law enforcement and emergency response. D. May be required to work irregular and extended hours, respond to emergencies outside normal business hours, and remain available for critical incidents and community events. E. Must be able to physically lift or move at least 50 pounds. V. Qualifications and Experience A. Considerable progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, including substantial command, management, or administrative experience involving personnel, operations, budgeting, and organizational leadership. B. Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, investigative methods, crime prevention, emergency management, police administration, and applicable federal and North Carolina laws and local ordinances. C. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans, evaluate departmental programs and performance data, manage budgets and grants, and allocate personnel and equipment effectively. D. Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, supervise, and evaluate personnel; exercise sound judgment; resolve conflict; guide organizational change; and make timely decisions in high-pressure situations. E. Ability to establish effective working relationships with municipal officials, employees, law enforcement partners, community groups, and the public; communicate clearly and persuasively in writing and orally; and respond tactfully to sensitive concerns. F. Ability to use relevant law enforcement, reporting, office, and financial management technology and to prepare clear, accurate, and thorough reports. G. Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, uphold ethical standards, and ensure lawful and accountable departmental operations. VI. Education and Certifications A. Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field, with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible law enforcement administration or command experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position. B. Advanced degree and specialized executive or command leadership training, such as the FBI National Academy or Senior Management Institute for Police, are preferred. C. Possession of North Carolina law enforcement officer certification, or eligibility to obtain required certification within the period established by the hiring municipality and the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. D. Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a valid North Carolina driver’s license as required by the municipality.

How to Apply Please complete the job application on Paylocity. For questions, email Human Resources Director Tosha Campbell, at tcampbell@towb.org or call (910) 239-1773.