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DEPARTMENT: Police

POSITION: Chief of Police

Reports To: City Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Chief law enforcement officer for the City of Ringgold charged with direct oversight and control of Police Department including budgets, inventory, and personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the City Manager with development of operational and capital budgets for department
• Inventory control of all necessary supplies needed for operation of department
• Hire, supervise, report, evaluate, and discipline department personnel
• Organize and conduct training of officers
• Development of department policies in accordance with City Council guidelines
• Preparation of required reports and reporting forms
• Development of patrol schedules and work assignments of patrol officers
• Maintain accurate records on all police investigations
• Direct all police activities including patrols, complaint intakes, and investigations
• Perform all law enforcement functions including patrol, investigation, and interrogation
• Maintain effective community relations
• Development of crime prevention programs
• Provide assistance to neighboring governments per mutual aid agreements
• Report on departmental activities to the City Council as requested
• Serve as City representative to various related boards and commissions with all required duties there associated
• All duties as required by City ordinances
• Recommend policy
• Other duties as assigned by the City Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Valid Georgia driver’s license
• Able to read and comprehend operating and technical manuals
• Able to communicate knowledge and experience in an effective manner during training
• Experience with IBM compatible computers
• Able to meet physical requirements of police duty
• Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal criminal and traffic laws
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds

 

ENTRY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

 

• Certified law enforcement officer
• Two or four year degree in law enforcement or criminal justice (Preferred)
• Meet state psychiatric test standards
• Minimum five years law enforcement experience with three years administrative experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Report to City Manager
• On call at all times for back up and emergencies
• Work flexible hours including some nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Regular interaction with abnormal human behavior
• Duties may be hazardous and life threatening
• Perform duties in all weather conditions
• Ability to communicate and perform with all departments within and outside of the City of Ringgold