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31 maintain a steady flow of work through the department; ability to delegate details to subordinate officers yet supervise and control their operations; ability to secure and hold their confidence; ability to coordinate the work of all divisions of the department; ability to secure the confidence of the public in the fairness and effectiveness of performance of police functions; fundamental knowledge of polite problems and procedures; familiarity with current developments in the field of police administration; ability to maintain cooperative relations with other city and village departments; ability to issue intelligible directions anc. orders and secure their execution; ability to exercise good judgment in matters pertaining to the personnel of the department. In case there are no officers of a rank above a patrolman, the Chief will assume their duties. POLICE CAPTAIN OR LIEUTEINANT STATEMIT OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the Chief of Police to assist in the administration of the Police Department during an assigned period. EXAMPLES OF WORK: 1. Inspect and supervise the property, buildings, and personnel of the Police Department. 2. Direct the work and discipline of members of the Police force; 3. Make assignments, and follow up and review the work of all subordinate officers; 4. Assure proper reporting; 5. Make all necessary inspections; 6. Keep records and make reports to the Police Chief: 7. Bt in complete charge in the absence of the Police Chief. He should also have come specialized knowledges, abilities and skills as follows: A high degree of social and general intelligence; medical, mental and physical fitness; fundamental knowledge of police science, problems, methods and administration; knowledge of modern techniques of criminal investigation and identification; knowledge of the principles of traffic control; ability to lead and have the respect of fellow