The representative duties listed include essential and marginal functions that vary by position. Individuals with disabilities will be considered for placement into positions in this class based upon an assessment of the essential functions of the particular position. Reviews and analyzes criminal statistics, City growth patterns, legislation, court decisions, developments in the field of crime prevention and detection, police organization and management techniques and related matters.
Employee has contact with a variety of individuals representing public and private agencies.
In terms of occupations, they range from manual laborer to top management and elected officials. The employee is the primary City contact on departmental programs and serves as external spokesman for the City in matters pertaining to the Department's policies, plans and objectives. Many of the contacts involve sensitive matters requiring exercise of the highest degree of discretion and good judgment. The Chief is accountable to the City Manager, City Council and the community for information and development of responses to community problems dealing with security and safety of the citizens. The Chief is expected to provide effective leadership and to develop and implement innovative ideas for the improvement of police services.