City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Chief of Police

Under nominal direction, this position is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Police Department. Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies.

1. Supervises, oversees, directs, and facilitates operations and activities of the Police Department to ensure effective, safe, and professional law enforcement activities and support.
2. Oversees Police department sworn and non-sworn personnel.
3. Directs activities of personnel engaged in preparing budget proposals, maintaining police records, carrying out assigned sworn police officer duties and responsibilities, and recruiting police officers.
4. Coordinates internal investigations, reviews disciplinary cases, and provides corrective action as needed.
5. Communicates with internal and external agencies, departments, and City executives to ensure effectiveness and planning for the department.
6. Directs and oversees the administration of the meet and confer agreement, maintains liaison with labor representatives, and ensures maintenance of management rights.
7. Attends City Council meetings and takes necessary action regarding Council agenda items.

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

• Knowledge of laws governing police work and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of modern personnel principles and practices.
• Skill in assigning and coordinating the work of various officers within the department.
• Skill in preparing and monitoring of budgets.
• Skill in administration of the department.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees, the City Council, the media and the general public.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in leading an organization from a values-driven perspective, including such things as equity, innovation, sustainability, and resiliency.
• Ability to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse, and safe workplaces and community programs.
• Ability to manage diversity, understand inclusion, and work with diverse communities and populations to build constructive and effective relationships.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to analyze and resolve irregular events.

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public or Business Administration, or a related field plus ten (10) years of progressively responsible work in police administration, with at least five (5) years as a bona fide law enforcement officer, plus two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education at the intermediate level or its equivalent as determined by the Commission.