Job description

The City of Nelsonville is seeking an experienced, transformational leader to serve as its next Chief of Police for the Nelsonville Police Department. The Police Chief plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of the Police Department, manages resources and establishes departmental goals and objectives while delivering efficient and effective public safety services to the community.

The position of Police Chief is a sworn, department head level position and key member of the Executive Team, who reports directly to the City Manager. The position is a full-time exempt position which requires frequently working and attending meetings outside of regular business hours including weekends and evenings. The position routinely handles highly sensitive and/or confidential information and requires the ability to make difficult decisions under periods of extreme stress. This position is a highly visible position that collaborates regularly with City staff, elected officials, committee members, partnering agencies, and the community at large.

Job duties & responsibilities

• Manages the overall administration and operations of the Police Department. Advises and develops staff to ensure continual professional growth in related disciplines.

• Directs the development, administration, and review of the departmental annual budget. Forecasts needs, allocates funds to divisions based on departmental goals and priorities, monitors and approves expenditures within the parameters of the approved departmental budget, and recommends adjustments as needed.

• Represents the City and makes public presentations to community and neighborhood groups, social service agencies, etc. upon request.

• Assesses community crime prevention and traffic safety needs. Investigates new methods, technologies, laws, and programs to strengthen and improve current levels of service.

• Advises and assists in complex criminal or other investigations as required. May assume direct command of forces in emergency situations or major law enforcement operations as needed.

• Administers labor relations, internal review, and legal issues ensuring department operations are consistent with current laws and regulations.

• Participates in the collective bargaining negotiations process and contract interpretation.

• Works closely with the City Manager, City Council, other City departments, and various citizen groups to develop police and community programming to achieve required results.

Qualified Candidates will have:

· Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Police Officer.

· Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible supervisory and administrative law enforcement experience.

· Demonstrated experience developing and administering department budgets and otherwise establishing proper fiscal management practices.

· Ability to design and implement career development programs for individuals and classifications in the department.

· Experience managing department grievance procedures.

· Experience with recruitment, Selection, And promotion processes.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired qualifications:

· Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, public administration, police science or a related field.

· Completed Executive Leadership Development Training Courses, PELC, CLEE, FBI National Academy or other schooling in Executive command and leadership.

The Nelsonville Police Department is a community-oriented, proactive police department that is restoring good order and discipline in Nelsonville. Our mission is to create a safe and secure environment in which to live, work, and visit by working together with the community, enforcing the law in a fair and impartial manner, preserving the peace and order in our neighborhoods, and safeguarding our constitutional guarantees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Follows CDC guidelines.

Work Location: In person

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