Chief of Police

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The City of Albemarle is seeking an individual to perform administrative, managerial, and specialized law enforcement work in leading, planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the activities of the Police Department.

Plans and directs the law enforcement program of the City.  The employee is responsible for the protection of life and property through a varied program of enforcement, detection, investigation and prevention of crime and accidents.  Work involves a full leadership, managerial and supervisory roles including the establishment of operations and policy, creating, articulating and implementing a community policing philosophy, establishing trust, credibility and partnership with the community; establishing departmental vision and mission and communicating to staff; and, planning for and implementing special law enforcement activities.  Work also includes overseeing the preparation of evaluations and reports, partnering with other law enforcement agencies and service providers, preparing and managing budgets, overseeing the application of technology within the department, and managing all department personnel.  Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy, the Council-Manager form of government, and state and federal statutes. The employee is subject to hazards associated with law enforcement which include working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, proximity to moving mechanical parts, and electrical current. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the City Manager and is evaluated through periodic conferences, observation of results achieved, and review of records, reports and files.

Essential Duties

1. Performs all administrative functions to include strategic planning, establishing departmental goals and objectives; develops budgets for the department and provides recommendations to the City Manager, provides budget administration and purchasing for the department, supervises and/or writes and administers grants, supervises staff use and care of vehicles, technology and equipment. 
2. Establishes and communicates standards of performance and a philosophy of law enforcement for the department; develops a  vision and clear direction with staff; develops staff capacities; creates a high performance work team; provides leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, succession planning, performance coaching and evaluation programs for staff.
3. Oversees recruitment, selection, career development and training of personnel for the department; advises directs, and consults with subordinate officers on matters of training, work assignments, scheduling, and discipline; develops teamwork and staff leadership skills.
4. Establishes credibility and trust with the community through various community educations and outreach programs; receives and acts upon inquiries or complaints from the public.
5. Manages the functions of the department including patrol, investigations, and related activities; supervises internal personnel investigations; collaboratively establishes and communicates policies, procedures and operations; sets priorities; and evaluates the department and its personnel.
6. Works with the public and staff on difficult or unusual crime situations; and, cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in crime prevention, detection, and investigative activities.
7. Represents the Police Department and the City in presentations to and with civic and volunteer organizations; drafts press releases and conducts media briefings; oversees department presence on social media.
8. Follows the chain of command and Council-Manager form of government in addressing issues with the City Manager; keeps the Manager informed on Council discussions and issues.

1. State and Federal Laws, Local Ordinances and Policies
2. Law Enforcement Principles, Practices, Methods and Equipment
3. Modern Investigative Techniques, Principles, and Procedures
4. Use of Firearms and Self-defense Tactics
5. Supervisory Methods and Skills: Motivation, Communication, Performance Counseling and Evaluation, Training and Orientation, and Disciplinary Procedures
6. Confidentiality
7. Collaborative Conflict Resolution
8. Communication Skills and Reporting
9. Court Testimony
10. Public Presentations
11. Administrative and Activity Reports
12. Information Technology
13. Building and Maintaining Effective Work Relationships
14. Sound Judgement in Routine and Emergency Situations

Requirements 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in criminal justice or public administration, supplemented by advanced course in police administration and management, and considerable management experience of a progressive responsible nature in law enforcement work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Completion of the minimum requirements established by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Council for certified law enforcement officers. Prefer advanced law enforcement certification.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform light work and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading, administrative, and computer work.