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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8520 RESOLUTION NO. 8520 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE POLICE CHIEF JOB DESCRIPTION AND AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF WHEREAS, Police Chief Tom Kinney has submitted his notice of retirement; his last day of employment will be April 29, 2016; and, WHEREAS, the Police Civil Service Commission and the City Council have reviewed the essential duties and responsibilities associated with the Police Chief position and support a revision to incorporate a recent City Council priority on policing and community engagement; and, WHEREAS, the 2016 salary range (hourly) for the position is presently as follows: Step 1 Step 1.5 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 $44.34 $45.72 $47.11 $49.88 $52.65 $55.42 WHEREAS, staff requests authorization to advertise the soon-to-be vacated position online, with the POST board and at the StarTribune. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mounds View City Council approves the proposed revisions to the Police Chief job description, attached as Exhibit A, and authorizes the position be advertised online, with the POST Board and in the StarTribune. Adopted this 8th day of February, 2016. •e Flahe T, V ayor ATTEST:- _. 8?1`4^('S - James Ericson, City Administrator (s�a�j 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 controls expenditures within budgetary limitations. • Complies and submits regular reports to the City Council and makes personal presentations at meetings to provide an accurate picture of law-enforcement and public service activities being provided by the department. • Maintains an on-going contract with other police departments in surrounding jurisdictions as well as metropolitan professional police organizations to keep abreast of new training procedures which will have application in Mounds View. • Keeps up to date with current developments in the field of police administration through a program of reading, attending seminars and other activities as appropriate. • Recognizes and accepts opportunities to address various civic groups on important aspects of police in order to broaden understanding and cooperation throughout the community. PERIPHERAL DUTIES • Assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated. • Ensures established programs for law enforcement and public service are achieved and implemented. • Opportunities are taken to promote a favorable image of the department and create good public relations through civic groups and other presentations in the community. • Ensures provided services consistently command the confidence and respect of the community. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (A) B.A. in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or a related field (B)Ten years experience in law enforcement, five of which must be in a senior management position (C)Completion of basic law enforcement training (D)An equivalent combination of education and experience. (E) POST certification DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience (A)Graduation from a college or university with a master's degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field, and NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (A)Strong leadership skills and the ability to make tough decisions (B)Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; (C)Broad experience in all areas of law enforcement including patrol work and investigative practices and techniques. (D)Experience working with elected officials Page 2 (E) Familiarity with issues related to small city, suburban environment. Understanding of the impact of social and economic diversity within a community. (F) Orientation towards community policing and D.A.R.E. programs and principles (G)Strong budgeting skills. (H)Experience in labor union issues including grievances and mediation. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (A) Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State Driver's License without record of suspension or revocation in any state; (B) Must be able to pass background check and psychological and physical examinations. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Police car, police radio, radar gun, handgun and other weapons as required, sidehandle baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, pager, first aid equipment, personal computer including word processing software. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. Page 3 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; criminal background check, physical and psychological examinations; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Approval: Approval: Supervisor Appointing Authority Effective Date: Revision History: 02/2016 04/2006 (Reviewed) 09/2002 (739 HAY PTS) 06/1997 1995 ADA Page 4