Purpose: |
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Under general direction, manage and supervise the daily activities, operations, and personnel in support of major operational sections within the Austin 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.
- Develops and implements short and long range plans, programs, and personnel that provide administrative, managerial support, fiscal management, program planning, and evaluation.
- Determines goals, objectives, and resource requirements for assigned operational sections.
- Develops, manages, revises, and implements standard operating practice, policy, and procedure governing the sections and ensures policies are in compliance with all City practice, policy, and procedure.
- Develops and maintains departmental quality assurance program to monitor and enhance customer service and employee retention.
- Prepares, presents, and monitors budget, and ensures sections operate within their appropriated budgets.
- Develops training and testing programs.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication and working relationships with various Local, County, State, and Federal agencies.
- Evaluates business and workforce needs to develop strategies and implements plans to meet departmental performance goals.
- Consults with other City departments and shares information in order to foster cooperative and effective outcomes that benefit all parties.
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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 supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, codes and ordinances related to assignment.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of human resource and departmental processes and practices.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting applicable data.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions/changes in priorities.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City personnel and the public.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
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Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Business, Public Administration, or in a field related to the job, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible experience, including four (4) years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity. |
Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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