(A) Class title. Police Chief.
(B) Characteristics of class. Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Police Department in the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the prevention of crime and the protection of life and property; and does related work as required.
(C) Examples of duties. Plans, directs and exercises general supervision over the work of the entire department. Plans work schedules. Formulates and enforces rules and regulations, work methods and procedures. Makes or reviews all reports of officers. Enforces disciplinary measures when necessary. Ascertains that recruits and regular officers receive adequate training in modern police methods and procedures, first aid and related procedures. Directs the preparation and maintenance of police records and files. Directs the investigation of major criminal offenses. Cooperates with state and federal officers in the apprehension of wanted persons. Sees that periodic and special reports are prepared for various agencies and groups such as National Safety Council, Federal Bureau of Investigation, local governments and other agencies. Prepares budget estimates and controls the expenditures of all department funds, keeping expenditures within the approved departmental budget. Drafts correspondence requisitions supplies and recommends the purchase of necessary equipment. Meets with and answers questions for the public, meets with various groups. Performs public relations functions for the department. Attends all Council meetings. Supervises 911 Emergency Telephone Dispatch System and 911 Communications Dispatchers.
(D) Minimum qualifications.
(1) Training and experience. Graduation from an accredited high school supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience as a police officer, including supervisory experience. Training in first aid procedures.
(2) Special necessary requirements.
(a) Successful completion of required training.
(b) Possession of a valid driver's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
(c) Ability to pass a physical examination.
(E) Special knowledge, skills and abilities. Thorough knowledge of modern police administration and of police methods. Thorough knowledge of scientific methods of crime detection, criminal identification and radio communication. Thorough knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances. Demonstrated ability to lead and direct the activities of police officers. Skill in the use of firearms. Administrative and analytical abilities. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with officials, employees and the general public. Resourcefulness. Sound judgment. Dependability. Firmness. Tact. Sound judgment. Integrity.
(Ord. 90-12, passed 6-12-90; Am. Ord. 91-005, passed 5-14-91)