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POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Police Chief Department: Police Department Accountable to: City Administrator Status: Exempt PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION To provide effective leadership in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive, fair and impartial law-enforcement program which will continually demand the respect and confidence of Mounds View citizens. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general guidance and supervision of the City Administrator. The Police Chief is subject to the authority of the Police Civil Service Commission and the City Council. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises supervision over all Police Department Staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Implements a program of law enforcement and public service which will engender the respect and confidence of citizens, preserve law and order and protect life and property. • Clearly defines and interprets department rules, regulations and operating policies for all assigned personnel to ensure consistent understanding and compliance with such policies throughout the department. • Maintains open and on-going communication with the City Administrator • Delegates responsibility and commensurate authority to department officers in a manner which will remove uncertainty about their assigned responsibilities and the level of performance expected. • Conducts routine tours and inspections of police beat to keep abreast of developments in the City and evaluate the performance of assigned officers. • Plans and directs an in-service training program designed to maintain officers' awareness of changes in laws and individual rights in order to ensure fairness and impartiality in carrying out law enforcement activities. • Personally performs police work activities on a regular basis and provides direct assistance in special investigations or when circumstances dictate. • Develops and implements various crime-prevention programs in a manner which will build community support and understanding of the needs for such activities - Continually analyzes crime patterns throughout the City as the basis for planning a prevention program with good chance for implementation and success. • Promote positive partnerships and outreach efforts between the Mounds View Police Department and the community it serves. • Prepares and submits a sound and documented budget for the department and Page 1