Police Chief Job at City of Merriam Woods

City of Merriam Woods Rockaway Beach, MO 65740

Must be Missouri P.O.S.T. certified.

Position is located in the Police Department which protects life and property. Preserves the peace, prevents crime, detects and arrests violators of the law, and enforces all federal, state and local laws and ordinances coming under the Department’s jurisdiction. Position involves acting as the executive officer of the Department. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position.

Major/Essential Duties:

  • Formulates Department policies and sees that rules and regulations and all general and special orders are understood and enforced.
  • Directs, supervises and plans for entire Department and its personnel.
  • Regulates his office, so when he is absent, the Department can be run under the command of the appointed ranking officer.
  • Controls expenditure of departmental appropriations and prepares budget estimates. • Supervises and participates in training of members of the police force in police methods, procedures and duties, particularly at the administrative and supervisory levels.
  • Receives and disposes of complaints.
  • Attends meetings and public gatherings to explain the activities and functions of the police department, and to establish favorable public relations.
  • Appears before the City Council to explain departmental plans, requests, and activities as directed.
  • Develops departmental personnel rules. Disciplines members of the Department.
  • Prepares written evaluations of performance of subordinates.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned, necessary or required. Knowledge/Skills Required for this Position:
  • Modern methods of municipal police administration.
  • Principle and accepted practices and procedures of police science, administration, organization and operation as applied to the various departmental programs and activities.
  • Use of police records and their application to the solution of police problems.
  • Geography of the emergency response area with specific emphasis on locations of principal buildings, complexes and population centers, street numbering systems, and access roads to determine quickest and safest routes to a location.
  • Capabilities and limitations of personnel assigned.
  • Capable of qualifying with issued firearms.
  • Applicable federal, state and city codes and ordnances
  • Commanding the respect of subordinate officers and directing work under emergency conditions.
  • Directing, supervising and motivating personnel and in communicating with others in highly stressful situations.
  • Working effectively in physically demanding and psychologically stressful situations.
  • Effective written and verbal communication.
  • Contacts with co-workers involving a high degree of teamwork requiring close interaction for extended periods of time. Contacts also include the general public in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with other city officials and the public.
  • Preparing and supervising clear, accurate and comprehensive reports.
  • Instructing others in the use of all Police Department tools, equipment's, apparatus, the development of supervisory skills and related topics.

have proof of law enforcement supervisor classes and training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • police officer: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location




Please Note :
caminobluff.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caminobluff.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.