(A) Employment status. Police Chief is a hired position.
(B) General statement. The Police Chief shall plan and administer the law enforcement program and activities of the town and do related work as required and under the direction of the Town Manager.
(C) Distinguishing characteristics. The Police Chief has administrative charge of the Police Department. He or she directs town law enforcement activities subject to decisions of general policies of the town and to carry out all the ordinances and resolutions of the town.
(D) Typical tasks. Plans organizes and directs the maintenance of law and order, the protection of life and property, the regulation of traffic, the apprehension, arrest and detention of law violators and the maintenance of police records; analyzes operational and service demands and devises plans and procedures; confers with citizens and town officials on law enforcement policies; analyzes operational costs and prepares budget estimates; coordinates town law enforcement activities with those of other agencies; directs the apprehension of persons sought by other law enforcement agencies; attends police conferences; supervises police personnel and enforces discipline and training regulations; directs the assignment of employees and equipment; supervises special studies and the preparation of comprehensive reports; attends regular Board meetings without exception unless specifically excused; attends special Board meetings if requested. Will make sure that in his or her absence a police officer will be in attendance at every Board meeting without exception. All other duties as assigned.
(E) Minimum qualifications.
(1) Education and experience. Combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in law enforcement or related field, and extensive and increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement work including supervisory and administrative experience;
(2) Knowledge and abilities. Thorough knowledge of the principles, problems and techniques of municipal police administration; thorough knowledge of the technical and operating practices and methods of law enforcement and crime prevention; thorough knowledge of police requirements and the limitations on police authority; thorough knowledge of the laws governing custody of persons; search and seizure and the rules of evidence; ability to analyze police problems and to plan policies and procedures; ability to command a police force; ability to establish and maintain effective public relations;
(3) Certification. Must have current post certification; and
(4) Reports to. Is responsible to the Town Manager