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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-89-01 RESOLUTION NO. R-89-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, RESCINDING THE JOB DESCRIPTION, POLICE CHIEF, INCLUDED IN THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES, ADOPTING A NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE OFFICE OF CHIEF OF POLICE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF SUCH JOB DESCRIPTION IN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN ST~DARD OPERATING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Charter for the City of Sebastian, Florida, provides for the appointment of a Chief of Police; and WHEREAS, the job description of the Chief of Police has been recently re-evaluated by the City Manager; and WHEREAS, the city is currently in the process of selecting a permanent Chief of Police. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida, as follows: SECTION I. The job description for the classification of Chief of Police, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby adopted. SECTION II The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply a copy of this new job description to the Mayor and members of the City Council and all department heads for inclusion in the Standard Operating Procedures for the city. The City Clerk shall note the number and date of this Resolution on said job description. SECTION III. This Resolution rescinds the job description, Police Chief, included in the Standard Operating Procedures adopted by Ordinance No. 0-84-16 on September 12, 1984. SECTION IV. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION V. This Resolution shall take effective immediately upon its adoption. ATTEST: Kathry~ M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk by: ~B~ST~N~ORIDA Richard B. Votapka, Mayor I HEREBY ~ERTIFY that this Resolution was adopted day of ~_~x~2~ , 1989. on the //~ Kathr~n/~. O'Hai'i6'ran; CMC/AAE City Cl~rk Approved as to Form and C~/~,._.....___.._.~____~_ City~torney Exhibit "A" CHIEF OF POLICE MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Highly responsible administrative and technical police work in the direction of personnel and activities of the Police Department. Work is performed with considerable independence and latitude in the conduct of police operation, but is subject to executive direction by the City Mana§er. ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: Plans, organizes and directs all activities of the Police Department. Appraises crime prevention and law enforcement problems of the City, develops effective police solutions, and adjusts departmental methods to meet new situations and to improve existing operations and effectiveness. Controls expenditures of departmental appropriations and prepares budget estimates. Supervises and participates in training of members of the police force in police methods, procedures and duties, with particular attention to personnel at the administrative and supervisory level. Advises and assists police officers in non-routine criminal or other investigations, and personally participates in dealing with the more difficult police situations. Receives and disposes of complaints. Attends meetings at public gatherings to explain the activities and functions of the Police Department and to establish favorable public relations. Cooperates with all local, County, State and Federal agencies in the apprehension and detention of wanted persons, and other agencies where activities of the Police Department are involved. Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern police science, police administration and crime prevention. Knowledge of the use of police records and their application to the solution of police problems. Knowledge of the controlling laws and ordinances. Knowledge of the standards by which the quality of police service is evaluated. Knowledge of the organization and functions of the City departments and of County, State, Federal law enforcement, regulatory and licensing agencies. Ability to plan, assign, direct and supervise the activities of the department. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City officials and the general public. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Knowledge of Budgetary Development, Administration and control. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited four - year college or university with a major in criminology or related field. Seven (7) years experience in law enforcement including three (3) years of supervisory management and administrative experience or any equivalent combinations of education, experience and training may be considered. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Florida Driver's license. Must agree to reside within five miles of the city limits. The individual must be certified as a full-time police officer in accordance with minimum standards as required by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission ("CJSTC"); provided, however, that a newly hired police chief must be eligible for the aforementioned certification subject to completion of the police academy course of instruction required by CJSTC within a reasonable period of time after being hired. Adopted by Resolution No. ~