Jurisdiction: City of Cortland

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive

Adopted 12/14/82

Revised: 10/15/92; 10/11/96

DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is an important administrative position involving responsibility for assisting the Police Chief in supervising, directing, and coordinating the work of all units of the Police Department, including scheduling. The work is performed under the general direction of the Police Chief in accordance with the plans, policies, and objectives outlined by the Chief. The work also entails, in a large measure, responsibility for the quality of performance of the members of the police force. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Takes charge of the department in the absence of the Police Chief;

Assists the Police Chief in planning and directing the activities of the department;

Investigates any complaint or charge of laxity or misconduct in the performance of duties of any member of the police force;

Assists in planning the distribution of police strength to assure maximum police coverage;

Has charge of police training and schedules on-going training for members of the force;

Makes periodic inspections of the activities and records of the Police Department;

Holds regular staff conferences;

Assigns tasks to subordinates and reviews operations;

Prepares reports of police activities;

May act for and in place of the Police Chief as assigned.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of police work; thorough knowledge of police administration; thorough knowledge of New York State Penal Law, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Vehicle and Traffic Law; good knowledge of scientific methods of crime detection and criminal identification; ability to lead and direct the activities of Police Officers; ability to maintain effective public relations; resourcefulness and sound judgment in emergencies; integrity; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Eight (8) years of satisfactory law enforcement experience, two (2) of which must have been in a second-line supervisory capacity.