Assistant Chief Police

City of Union City; Union City (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Union City is seeking a Police Chief to direct operations within the Police Department, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and city policies. You will oversee long-range planning, coordinate with external agencies, and lead the department's performance and reporting efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 8+ years of law enforcement experience, 3+ years in a supervisory rank (Lieutenant or higher), and Georgia POST certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, criminology, criminal justice or related field preferred; a minimum of eight (8) years of law enforcement experience; three (3) years of law enforcement supervisory experience holding the rank of Lieutenant or higher; Certified Peace Officer under regulations of Georgia POST.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the police department.
• Assists with development of long-range goals and objectives; ensures goals are met; interprets department rules and procedures to subordinates.
• Assumes command of police personnel at the scene of critical incidents.
• Establishes communication with outside agencies to maintain effective relationships.
• Supervises preparation and accuracy of daily, special, and periodic reports.
• Develops and enforces departmental policies and SOPs.
• Administers Federal, State, and local grants.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Planning

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, criminology, criminal justice or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Police Department - Union City, GA 30291

Position Type: Full Time

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the City.
• While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
• Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
• Adhere to appropriate City operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the police department;
• Assists with the development of long range goals and objectives; ensures goals and objectives are met; maintains a comprehensive knowledge of department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure assigned personnel comply; interprets same for subordinates when necessary;
• Assumes command of police personnel at the scene of critical incidents;
• Establishes lines of communication with outside departments and agencies as required to maintain an effective working relationship to better serve the community;
• Supervises the preparation and ensures the accuracy and completeness of daily, special, and periodic reports;
• Develops, establishes, implements and ensures adherence to departmental policies and SOP’s;
• Responsible for locating, applying for, and administering Federal, State, and/or Local Grants;
• Performs related work as required.

JOB SCOPE

The purpose of this position is to direct operations within the Police Department’s Office. Successful implementation of the work assures that all division functions are implemented in accordance with all laws, regulations and ordinances.

Supervisory Controls

The Police Chief assigns work in terms of departmental goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of activities.

Guidelines

Guidelines include federal and state laws, criminal and traffic laws, City ordinances, departmental policies and procedures and court decisions. Interpretation of guidelines requires expertise and judgment.

COMMUNICATIONS/CUSTOMER CONTACT

Contacts are typically with co-workers, subordinates, other law enforcement and public safety agencies, City employees, attorneys, judges and the general public.

Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, criminology, criminal justice or related field preferred; a minimum of eight (8) years of law enforcement experience; three (3) years of law enforcement supervisory experience holding the rank of Lieutenant or higher; Certified Peace Officer under regulations of Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.); equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and modern methods of law enforcement administration including organization, fiscal management, budgetary preparation and controls, program planning, implementation and administration;
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and procedures governing the activities of a law enforcement agency;
• Knowledge of principles of employee supervision and personnel management including training, developing, mentoring, and disciplining of personnel;
• Knowledge of modern criminal justice-related information systems;
• Knowledge of the concepts of risk management in a law enforcement agency;
• Skill in oral and written communication;
• Skill in decision-making and planning, organizing, analyzing and resolving problems;
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and provide leadership to divisions within the Police Department’s Office;
• Ability to coordinate organizational program objectives with the general goals of the total organization and its various operations;
• Ability to identify problem areas;
• Ability to direct the collection, interpretation and evaluation of data and development of sound solutions to technical and administrative law enforcement problems;
• Ability to coordinate and initiate actions, implement decisions and recommendations;
• Ability to prepare and present concise, logical oral and written reports;
• Ability to explain policy procedures or recommendations on a wide variety of law enforcement issues;
• Ability to interpret complex regulations, laws and guidelines;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of other agencies or governmental units, community groups, and others contacted in the course of the work;
• Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with others in controversial situations.

Equipment and Applications

• Computers and peripheral equipment
• Designated software applications
• Telephones, copiers and other office equipment
• Firearms and other related use of force equipment