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conflict herewith are hereby repealed.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. ~