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Chief of Police
BASIC FUNCTION:
Plans, organizes and directs the overall operation of the
Police Department to provide safety and protective services to all areas of the village.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND
EXERCISED:
Receives administrative direction from the Village
Administrator. Exercises direct and indirect supervision of all Police Department
employees.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not
limited to the following:
 | Reviews, approves, and implements new and revised department
policies and procedures, rules and regulations in order to increase the efficiency and
effectiveness of Police Department operations. |
| Reviews and approves all personnel matters including
evaluations, advice of status reports, disciplinary investigations, and recommendations
for hiring and promotions. |
| Conducts meetings of administrative staff to discuss changes
in policies, procedures, regulations, or other operational programs. |
| Documents Police Department accomplishments and prepares or
approves communications programs to inform the Village Board and general public of
activities and accomplishments of the Police Department. |
| Monitors and evaluates department activities and plans to
ensure department goals and objectives are met. |
| Attends official meetings, often after hours, as required,
to answer questions, provide information and/or request resources. |
| Provides for liaison with outside agencies either in person
or through his designee. |
| Supervises the preparation and submission of the Police
Department budget including supporting documentation and justification for expenditures. |
| Addresses civic groups about Police Department services and
activities and public safety issues. Measures and interprets community needs to develop
programs responsive to the needs of the community. |
| Maintains liaison with court judges, prosecuting attorneys,
and public defenders. |
| Coordinates Police Department activities with other
municipal departments and local, state, and federal agencies with similar concerns and
responsibilities. |
| Evaluates staff performance, appropriately recognizes
commendable performance and counsels employees on opportunities to improve performance as
needed. |
