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