Description
Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for overall
management and administration of a major functional area or bureau
within the Police Department. Reports to the Deputy Chief of Police
or the Chief of Police depending on assignment.
- Responsible for the effective supervision and overall
management and coordination of law enforcement activities in a
major bureau or functional area.
Manages the operations of the bureau or area by reviewing
reports and operational plans and discussing issues with
personnel.
Performs administrative duties in law enforcement, planning,
and operations to include preparing reports and correspondence
Monitors budget in assigned area and oversees equipment
needs.
Attended meetings to include command staff, policy review,
etc.
Provides updates to the appropriate Assistant Chief of Police
regarding investigations, status of projects, and personnel
matters.
Examples of Duties
- Manages personnel administration activities to include
identifying training needs and conducting training
- Prepares and reviews performance evaluations.
- Handles disciplinary actions.
- Approve and monitor leave requests.
- Provides guidance to department officers on evaluating,
counseling, motivating, and disciplining employees.
- Establishes and implements community relations service
programs; attends events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or
university and three (3) consecutive years as a Police Lieutenant
or above, or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Supplemental Information
- Requires satisfactory results from a medical, psychological
evaluation and pre-employment substance abuse testing and is
subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.
- A valid Virginia’s driver’s license prior to employment with an
acceptable driving record to include a zero or positive point
balance. Employees are required to refrain from the use of
tobacco.
- Must obtain and maintain for continued employment all State
requirements for Police Officers as specified in Virginia Code; all
federal and state requirements to carry a firearm;
- The job is considered Essential Personnel and will be required
to work a variety of schedules in a 24-hour, 7 day a week, which
includes nights, weekends, holidays, and during and following
natural disasters and emergency situations.
