Police Chief

Kimball Police Department • Full-time • NE, US • 1w ago

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of complex administrative, supervisory and professional work in planning, coordinating and directing the activities of the Police Department. Performs duties and responsibilities necessary for patrol and shift duty

Essential Functions:

• Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates police department operations.
• Develops policies and procedures for the Department in order to implement directives from the City Administration to conform to state regulations and requirements.
• Plans and implements a law enforcement program for the City in order to better carry out the policies and goals of the City; reviews Department performance and effectiveness, formulates programs or policies to alleviate deficiencies.
• Coordinates the information gathered and work accomplished by various officers; assigns officers to special investigations as the needs arise for their specific skills.
• Assures that personnel are assigned to shifts or working units which provide optimum effectiveness in terms of current situations and circumstances.
• Evaluates evidence, witnesses, and suspects in criminal cases to correlate all aspects and to assess for trends, similarities, or for associations with other cases.
• Supervises and coordinates the preparation and presentation of an annual budget for the Department; directs the implementation of the department’s budget; plans for and reviews specifications for new or replaced equipment.
• Directs the development and maintenance of systems, records and legal documents that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of police department operations. Must supervise and maintain Department training in accordance with state guidelines and regulations.

Requirements:

Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field, and
Completion of the basic law enforcement training academy, and
Seven (7) years of experience in police work, three years of which must have been equivalent to police sergeant or higher, or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Nebraska Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Must be insurable under the City of Kimball Automobile Policy.
Ability to meet Department’s physical standards.
NLETC certification or NLETC acceptable equivalent.
Ability to pass a pre employment drug test and physical.