Jurisdiction: City of Cortland
Jurisdictional
Class: Competitive
Adopted:
POLICE CHIEF
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is the principal administrative law
enforcement position involving responsibility for planning, directing, and
reviewing all functions of the police department. Work is performed in accordance with the powers and duties as
outlined in the City Charter with considerable leeway for the use of independent
judgment in maintaining high standards of performance.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Formulates
department rules and issues general orders to department personnel;
Plans work
divisions and work schedules for subordinate officers to achieve maximum
coverage;
Reviews activities and reports of subordinate officers;
Directs and participates in the training of recruits'
Arranges for
special in-service training programs according to the needs of the department;
Plans and
directs the preparation of reports for federal and state agencies and
personally prepares reports for the Board of Police Commissioners and the
Common Council;
Maintains liaison with state police, sheriff's
department, and other law enforcement agencies;
Supervises and participates in the investigation of
criminal offenses and accidents of a serious nature;
Investigates complaints regarding the activity of the police department and takes disciplinary action where necessary;
Supervises
police activities at all large public gatherings such as fires, riots, parades,
etc.;
Conducts periodic surveys of city traffic patterns and
makes suggestions for improvement to Common Council;
Testifies in criminal court cases and before a grand
jury;
Speaks before groups and organizations on law
enforcement topics;
Dispenses
information to the public regarding departmental policies and activities;
Plans and
supervises the maintenance of all departmental records, including department
budget, and recommends the purchase of necessary supplies and equipment.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of police work and
police administration; thorough knowledge of the federal, state and local laws;
ordinances and regulations pertaining to police work; thorough knowledge of
scientific methods of crime detection and criminal investigation; demonstrated
ability to lead and direct the activities of police
Continued...
CHARACTERISTICS:
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officers; ability to interpret the work of the police department and to
maintain cooperative relationships with municipal officials and the public;
high social intelligence; resourcefulness; sound judgment; excellent moral
character; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency or comparable diploma as described in Section 58 of the Civil Service Law and at least ten (10) years of satisfactory law enforcement experience, four (4) years of which has been in a second-line supervisory capacity or above.