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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-90-24 RESOLUTION NO. R-90-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE OFFICE OF CHIEF OF POLICE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF SUCH JOB DESCRIPTION IN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN STANDARD 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 3ob description of the Chief of Police has been recently re-evaluated by the City Manager; 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 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. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall take effective immediately upon its adoption. The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Councilman ~{_._L~h The motion was seconded by Councilman/~~· and, upon being put to a vote,the vote was as follows: Mayor W.E. Conyers Vice Mayor Frank Oberbeck Councilman Robert McCollum Councilman Lonnie Powell Councilman LlOyd Rondeau The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and ATTEST: _ Kathry~ M. O' Halloran']'"'"~C/AAE City Clerk CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA ~ ~- Con~ayor Approved as to Form and Cont/~-: City ~t~orney CHIEF OF POLICE Ma~or 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 conducting police operations, but is subject to executive direction by the City Manager. Illustrative Duties: Plans, organizes, and directs all activities of the Police Department. Evaluates 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 department 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 handles inquiries and complaints. Attends public meetings to explain the activities and functions of the Police Department and to establish favorable community relations; Cooperates with all local, County, State and Federal agencies; and Performs related work as required. Knowledae. ~ilities and Skills: Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern police science and administration. Knowledge of governing laws and ordinances. Knowledge of the standards by which the quality of police service is evaluated. Knowledge of the organization and functions of City departments and of County, State, Federal law enforcement, regulatory and licensing agencies. Ability to evaluate, 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. Adopted by Resolution No. R-90-24 on July 27, 1990. Qualifications Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in law enforcement, criminology or a related field. Seven (7) years experience in law enforcement including three (3! years supervisory management and administrative .experience. Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered. Special Requirements Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License. The individual must 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, 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.