Description

Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the City's Police Department, whose mission is to protect life and property in the community through law enforcement and crime prevention activities.  The Police Department accomplishes this mission through the following functions: patrol activities; criminal investigations; traffic enforcement; crime prevention education and inspection activities; internal training; community policing; and cooperative efforts with other regional jurisdictions to resolve common police problems.  Ensures incorporation of modern, efficient law enforcement technologies into the department's procedures, equipment, and methods.

Requirements

       Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university;

       Fifteen or more years of progressively responsible related experience; 

       Alternatively, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; 

       FBI National Academy, FBI National Executive Institute and related law enforcement training and specialized workshops required;

       Master certification by TCOLE and education as a Peace Officer; and,

       Possession of a valid Texas Sate Driver License.

       Extensive comprehension of the criminal justice system at the municipal, state, and federal levels.

       Thorough knowledge of all aspects of police work, including modern crime prevention, investigation techniques, criminal identification, apprehension, detention, rules of evidence, traffic control and safety, and record keeping.

       Skill in effective, clear, and persuasive oral and written communications to individuals and groups.

       Ability to negotiate and administer contracts with outside vendors and service providers.

       Resolves conflicts and gains cooperation among competing interest groups.

       Identifies, implements, and refines the department's organizational structure to generate desired results as efficiently as possible.

       Determines the department's future direction in response to changing community needs; Develops, implements, and monitors appropriate plans, schedules, and action steps.

       Administers labor agreements and communicates effectively with organized personnel.

       Develops and maintains productive relationships with elected officials, business leaders, advisory boards, the media, and the public.