City of Chandler Salary Plan - 2009-10
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Excellence is the responsibility of everyone at the City of Chandler. We lead by
our core values in constant pursuit of excellence:
*Commitment – Dedicate oneself to consistent and excellent public service
*Innovation – Implement unique, creative and cost-effective solutions
*Communication – Communicate in a positive, honest and productive manner
*Integrity - Adherence to high ethical standards
*Diversity – Promote inclusiveness
and impartiality throughout the organization
*Personal Responsibility – Take initiative to achieve excellence and accept accountability
*Respect – Demonstrate a high regard
for others
*Teamwork – Promote cooperative efforts, open communication and trust
All City employees are expected to conduct themselves in a way consistent with the
above values.
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ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF
Pay Grade: PAC FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Group: Managerial (M) Class Code: A041
Effective Date: 7/01 Revision Date: 5/03; 8/03, 7/05, 09/07
Classification Summary:
The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform leadership and administrative duties in direct assistance to the Police Chief, functioning as second-in-command, and assisting in the supervision and direction of all City police functions. The administrative nature of the work requires considerable judgment in interpretation of rules and regulations as well as in the application of laws and ordinances.
Essential Functions:
Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.
Assists the Police Chief in the supervision and direction of all City Police Department functions;
Functions as Acting Chief of the Police Department in the absence of the Police Chief;
Oversees the Department budget and other financial actions of the Department, including the preparation, monitoring, and control of expenditures according to the City’s purchasing guidelines;
Serves as project manager of all capital improvement projects for the Department;
Attends meetings and represents the Police Department, when necessary;
Monitors the daily operations of the Department and formulates policies to maintain or improve the Department’s efficiency and customer service;
Completes performance appraisals, reviews appraisals, and signs off on completed paperwork going to the Human Resources Department;
Reviews and provides guidance on administrative investigations;
Analyzes information, statistics, and reports on departmental activities to determine police service needs, availability of resources, and if existing programs meet the needs of the public;
Communicates with the public and Police Department employees answering inquiries and complaints, giving directions, and explaining actions of the Department and its policies and procedures;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City and Department policies and procedures;
Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City’s Safety Handbook.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Assumes on-call status as required;
Attends police, city, and public functions as an executive representative of the department;
Responds to major incidents, when needed;
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
The theories, principles and practices of leadership, supervision and training involved in the management of a City Department;
Police Department organization, mission, objectives, policies, procedures, and operations;
Contemporary management techniques for planning, organizing, leading, and inspecting;
Contemporary legal issues such as criminal laws, labor laws, and civil laws that affect police agencies;
Facilities, equipment, and personnel needed to provide police services and operations;
Local, state and federal laws as applicable to municipal law enforcement;
Municipal budget preparation and planning methods and techniques;
Operation of a personal computer and job-related software.
Ability to:
Assist with planning, organizing, staffing, and directing the range of activities commonly found in a progressive municipal police department;
Directly supervise special functions as assigned by the Police Chief;
Organize and direct personnel in emergency situations;
Analyze complex police management problems and apply effective solutions;
Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective solutions;
Supervise and lead subordinates through instruction in the performance of their duties;
Write and/or review policy and procedures in accordance with the Commission on Law Enforcement Accreditation;
Understand and apply departmental, state, and local law enforcement procedures, policies, rules, and regulations;
Analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential dangers, and to determine proper course of action;
Establish and maintain effective relations with fellow employees and with citizens with varied racial, ethnic, or economic backgrounds;
Demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms;
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;
Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports;
Operate a vehicle;
Operate standard office equipment and a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
Uphold the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics at all times;
Respond to citizen requests in a courteous and effective manner;
Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established procedures;
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
Supervision Received:
The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Police Chief.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervision and direction of all City Police Department functions and may perform duties of the Police Chief in that employee’s absence.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a job-related field is required and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field;
At least one (1) year as Police Commander with the Chandler Police Department, or, if selected from an outside the department, three (3) years’ Command level experience with another police agency; and
Ability to obtain AZPOST Certification; and
Valid Arizona Driver’s License.
Desirable Qualifications:
Advanced training/graduation from a recognized Command Academy or Institute.
Work Environment:
The primary duties of this class are performed in both a general office environment and an outdoor environment that may include exposure to adverse weather conditions and to potential personal danger.
Essential Physical Abilities:
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, lead and direct a major city department, communicate effectively, and perform telephone and radio communications;
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, observe department processes and procedures, prepare and review a wide variety of written and financial materials, and sight and shoot a firearm;
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to use a firearm safely and effectively, write reports and evaluations, utilize equipment required for the performance of duties, and operate a vehicle;
Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, stamina, strength, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to bend or stoop repeatedly, sit or stand for long periods of time, and perform all duties required in a law enforcement environment.
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