| Purpose: |
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This executive management position assists the Chief of Police in directing the activities of the Bureaus within the Department. The position assumes responsibility for police work of a complex nature in planning, organizing, commanding, and directing the administrative and law enforcement service activities for the Police Department. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Determines and justifies specific needs relating to services provided through the respective Bureau for which they are responsible.
- Develops and monitors goals, objectives, plans, policies, and procedures to meet service and operational requirements in compliance with statutory laws and community expectations.
- Conducts daily administrative functions, including serving as "acting" Chief of Police when designated.
- Oversees the selection, assignment, scheduling, productivity, performance, development, and discipline of personnel assigned to their Bureau.
- Provides direction and leadership.
- Coordinates the operations of their Bureau with other Bureaus within the Department and with other governmental and community-based organizations to maintain effective and efficient operations.
- Personally handles or delegates, as appropriate, difficult, high priority, sensitive, or emergency operational tasks.
- Provides direction and leadership to the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of departmental and community policing initiatives.
- Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget and monitors expenditures to ensure all resources are economically utilized.
- Keeps the Chief of Police informed of Bureau performance and problems; proposes changes to policies, procedures, and operational processes as appropriate.
- Represents the Chief of Police and the Department with citizen groups and other agencies.
- Maintains effective communication within the department and within the community.
- Establishes liaisons with other City departments, criminal justice agencies, neighborhood groups, and academic institutions to maximize effectiveness.
- Mentors and encourages the development of effective management skills for the Commander rank.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of police science and modern police administration, organization, and operation.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of budgeting methods and systems.
- Skill in establishment of cooperative working relationships with City officials, employees, other law enforcement agencies, boards, commissions, and general public.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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Meets the requirements of Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.014(d). |
| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Police Officer and Intermediate Certification from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
- Texas Class “C” driver's license.
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