Serves as the Chief Administrator of the Police Department and is responsible for policy development, control, supervision, and program implementation of this Department and is accountable for the effective delivery of police services to the community.
Activities are conducted with considerable operational independence and personal judgment under the broad supervision of the Board of Selectmen. Reports on budgetary and personnel issues, and public safety concerns to the Board of Selectmen on a regular basis. Performance is reviewed through conferences, reports, and program results.
Directly supervises a department of law enforcement professionals presently consisting of two fulltime and six part-time Patrol Officers and an Animal Control Officer. Assigns work schedules, oversees employees' job performance and has the responsibility for the selection, performance evaluation, training, and discipline of the department’s staff. Has final authority for decisions pertaining to law enforcement.
1. Required to attend a minimum of one Board of
Selectmen’s meeting each month and report on the status of the Department,
budget and other issues within the community.
2. Establishes Department goals, long-range plans,
objectives, policies, directives, regulations, and procedures based upon the
needs of the Town and the Police Department; continually monitors and evaluates
the effectiveness and responsiveness of the Department.
3. Directs, coordinates, and oversees all Department
procedures, practices, and activities; takes necessary steps to improve police
operations.
4. Organizes, directs, and controls all resources of the
Department to preserve the peace, protect persons and property, and enforce
ordinances and by-laws of the Town, State and Federal government
5. Conducts regular inspections of the Department’s
facilities, personnel, and equipment.
6. Selects and disciplines staff in accordance with state
and federal laws and Town policies and procedures.
7. Evaluates employees annually and outlines personal
development plans for employees.
8. Plans and directs training programs in compliance with
the NH Police Standards and Training Council and state statutes. Maintains
training and performance records on all Department personnel in accordance with
existing state and federal guidelines.
9.
Assigns work schedules
to staff, including coverage by outside agencies when necessary.
10.
Within the Department,
organizes, maintains, and administers the personnel policies of the Town and
the procedures of the Department.
11.
Cooperates with law
enforcement officials from other jurisdictions on investigations and in the
apprehension and detention of suspects.
12. Develops and presents the annual department budget and
administers the approved budget in accordance with established Town
policy. Maintains equipment and
personnel at a level consistent with budgeted allocations. Seeks financial
assistance through grant writing at the federal, state, and local levels.
13. Takes charge at scenes of emergencies, serious crimes,
and accidents. Makes final decisions as to courses of action and protection of
citizens, property, and police personnel. Operates both as a member of a team
and independently at incidents of uncertain duration, advising and assisting
Department personnel, performing complex tasks during life threatening
emergencies.
14. Supervises and conducts complete and accurate
investigations, and prepares reports for same. Establishes and maintains
necessary and appropriate records of activities. On a monthly basis, prepares
Uniform Crime Report and other state statistical information and will prepare
the statistical record for annual Town Report.
15. Uses approved firearms, handcuffs, batons, and other
hand equipment in the performance of duties in accordance with Federal and
State laws, and Town and Department policies and procedures. Keeps abreast of
the latest equipment and insures that officers are trained to be proficient in
its use. Maintains proficiency in the operation of technical equipment,
including radar, blood alcohol measuring devices, cameras, two-way radios,
etc. Operates motor vehicles in
accordance with State laws and Department regulations in routine and emergency
situations.
16. Plans, implements, and maintains effective customer
relations and public education programs. Serves as primary representative of
the Department with civic organizations, public interest groups, elected
representatives, schools, etc., by attending meetings related to public safety
problems and law enforcement. Insures that any complaints against the
Department or its personnel are handled effectively and in a timely manner.
17. Actively participates in professional law enforcement associations;
acts as liaison between Town and other law enforcement agencies; attends and
participates in meetings involving or relating to the Police Department.
18. Performs all regular full-time patrol officer duties
as necessary, including patrol, traffic control, responding to calls for
service, investigating traffic accidents and criminal offenses, issuing
citations and warnings, serving subpoenas, making physical custody arrests with
and without a warrant, transporting prisoners, testifying in court and before
administrative bodies, making application for search warrants and arrest
warrants, taking juveniles, intoxicated, or mentally ill persons into
protective custody, writing investigative reports, conducting crime prevention
surveys, responding to citizen inquiries, taking fingerprints of arrested
persons, searching for latent fingerprints, searching for and collecting
physical evidence at crime and accident scenes, performing various rescue and
lifesaving tasks, participating in raids and high-risk warrant services,
controlling violent or resisting subjects, apprehending fleeing suspects on
foot or in a motor vehicle, and participating in strenuous and physically
demanding basic and in-serve training programs.
19. Performs other related duties as required.
1.
Thorough knowledge of
the principles and practices of modern police administration and police
methods.
2.
Thorough knowledge of
state statutes and codes, federal guidelines and protocols, and local
ordinances relating to law enforcement.
3.
Extensive knowledge of
the standards by which the quality of police service is evaluated and the use
of police records and their application to police administration.
4.
Knowledge of budgetary
practices and procedures.
5.
Skilled in the use of
firearms and police equipment, including pepper spray, portable radios, pagers,
handcuffs, batons, ammunition, and shotguns.
6.
Experienced in the use
of computers with standard office software.
7.
Ability to plan,
organize, and direct the work of subordinates performing varied operations
connected with police activities.
8.
Develop proper training
and instructional procedures.
9.
Accurately assess the
potential consequences of alternative courses of action and select the one,
which is most acceptable and appropriate.
10.
Recognize potentially
dangerous situations and to act decisively to protect persons and property from
harm.
11.
Prepare and present
concise and meaningful oral and written material relating to the activities of
the Department.
12.
Create and maintain effective
working relationships with subordinates, Town officials, department heads,
State and Federal authorities, and civic leaders.
13.
Deal effectively with
the public and provide appropriate referrals to other social service agencies.
14.
Work under physically and
emotionally stressful situations.
15.
Be on call to meet
police emergencies.
1. Due to the nature of this position, the Police Chief
is required to live within fifteen miles of the Town's borders or within an
area of acceptable emergency response time.
1. Bachelor's degree in Law Enforcement, Police
Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field.
2. Certification by the Police Standards and Training
Council or the ability to obtain certification within one year of date of hire.
3. Eight to ten years progressively responsible
experience in law enforcement and crime prevention with five years experience
in administration and supervision.
4. Experience in budgeting and grant writing.
5. Willingness to be on call to meet emergency
situations.
6. Possession of a valid NH driver's license
1. Work is primarily performed in an office environment
but frequently requires on-site visits to emergency and crime scenes to observe
subordinates in the field.
2. Work may be performed under highly stressful
conditions, and may involve extended periods of sitting, standing or walking.
3. May occasionally be required to make physical custody
arrests, subdue attacking or resisting individuals, perform rescue work or
administer first aid.
4. Must be able to manage multiple tasks at the same time
and respond to deadlines.
5. Must be able to communicate effectively in the English
language over the telephone and radio, read and understand English rapidly and
effectively.
6. Must be able to operate a computer terminal and
keyboard.
7. Accurately aim and fire hand and shoulder weapons and
qualify with same according to State standards.
8. Take rolled fingerprints of arrested persons, use
handcuffs, a police baton and self-defense spray, and to drive a standard
police cruiser.