Assistant Police Chief

Job Description :SUMMARYThis is managerial and administrative work in law enforcement, assisting in the direction, management, and coordination of community police services, activities, and programs of the City’s Police Department.The single position allocated to this job class reports to the Chief of Police and works under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its level of advanced management, technical skills, level of responsibility, and considerable judgment exercised in the interpretation of rules and regulations as related to laws and ordinances.EXAMPLES OF WORK**This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower-level duties may be required.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSDevelop and implement assigned law enforcement programs.Exercises initiative and independent judgment in the investigation and resolution of problems.Prepares and monitors objectives, plans, policies, and procedures for adequately meeting service/operational requirements in compliance with state and federal laws and city ordinances.Provides an ongoing evaluation of the cost-benefit of programs and operations and alternative ways of meeting existing and future service/operational needs.Assists in formulating policy and resolving complex issues regarding internal operations. Regularly updates the Chief of Police on issues related to performance in each division and proposes changes to department operations. Represents the Department by serving on special boards and task force committees and attends or conducts briefings, special lectures, or presentations.Within the limits of delegated authority, it is responsible for the placement, development, safety, appraisal, and discipline of personnel. Makes recommendations for the selection, promotion, and training of personnel.Prepares annual budget, controls expenditure levels, and ensures all resources are economically utilized.Reviews employee problems and ensures that necessary steps are taken to maintain high morale and employee effectiveness and efficiency; receives and resolves complaints and reports to the Chief on such matters.Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSActs in the absence of the Police Chief.May be required to work with, or will have access to, information or documents pertaining to criminal investigations. Will be required to respond under emergency conditions.Performs other related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, law enforcement, police science, or other related field; and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible law enforcement management and command experience that includes at least three (3) years of experience at the rank of Police Captain or higher.Preference for work experience with law enforcement agencies with more than one hundred (100) sworn officers.CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSESLicensesValid United States driver's license required upon appointment. Valid Florida Driver's license required within thirty (30) days of start date and at all times while employed in this classification.Maintain all federal, state, and local requirements to carry a firearm.CertificationsMust be certified as a law enforcement officer in the United States at the time of appointment.Requires the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards Training Commission’s Basic Law Enforcement Certification within six (6) months from the date of hire and at all times while employed in this classification.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESConsiderable knowledge of modern police methods, practices, and techniques.Considerable knowledge of the principles of personnel techniques as related to the training, placement, and evaluation of police personnel.Considerable knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and city laws and ordinances, and court decisions with reference to apprehension, arrest, and prosecution of person(s), and rules of search, seizure, and evidence, and of agency and departmental rules and regulations.Considerable knowledge of the social psychological implications of law enforcement work on personnel and the community.Considerable knowledge and practices of the methods and practices of police administration.Considerable knowledge of the functions and objectives of state, county, and federal law enforcement agencies.Considerable knowledge of police department rules and regulations and their interpretations.Skilled as an effective leader among the law enforcement community.Ability to interact with a diverse community to identify and resolve complaints and issues.Ability to analyze complex police problems and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with regard to surroundings, hazards, and circumstances.Ability to plan, assign, supervise, train, and review the work of a large number of personnel directly, through subordinate supervisors, and through analysis reports.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.Ability to deal with the public firmly and courteously, and to establish effective working relationships with the public, news media, city officials, and others contacted in the course of work.Skilled in the care and use of firearms, motor vehicles, and other related equipment.Ability to maintain security and confidentiality. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work-related environmental conditions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work requires physical strength and agility as a police officer.Work requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.WORK ENVIRONMENT Mostly sedentary work that requires the employee to sit for prolonged periods of time and involves walking or standing some of the time.May be required to attend a variety of meetings after hours, in support of Police business.Note: May Require Assessment(s).May fill multiple positions.May establish an eligibility list.Come join our team The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy.Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.Equal OpportunityThe City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.Veterans' PreferenceVeterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at or by calling 352-334-5077.