The City Of Georgetown is currently accepting applications for Police Chief: Applications Can Be obtained ONline at Georgetown-Kentucky.gov Or at 100 Court Street georgetown, ky 40324. Applications will be accepted until Filled.
Police Chief
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug Free Workplace
Affirmative Action Program M/F/D/V
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential: Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates all activities and programs of the Department. Establishes and ensures compliance with departmental policies, regulations, goals and program priorities. Formulates and prescribes work methods and procedures. Makes recommendations regarding personnel appointments, promotions, demotions or dismissals. Prepares and authorizes work schedules. Keeps superiors informed of key issues and critical events. Ensures departmental compliance with applicable City policies. Investigates and resolves complaints against personnel and/or services provided by the Department. Meets with citizens or citizen groups concerning problems, police actions, hazardous conditions, etc. Ensures that required annual reports are accurately prepared and forwarded in a timely manner. Assists in preparing annual budget; monitors approved budget. Recommends equipment requisitions. Attends required training programs; ensured departmental personnel attend mandatory training. Attends council meetings and repots as requested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Training and/or Experience: Bachelors Degree in Police Administration or law enforcement, supplemented by five years law enforcement experience, including three years in an administrative/supervisory capacity. Additional college level coursework in a closely related field of study or specialized training from an accredited educational institution may be substituted for required work experience; likewise, additional closely related work experience may be substituted for educational training on a year-per-year basis.
Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern police administration and law enforcement. Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local laws and ordinances relating to police activities. Knowledge of the geography of the City, including interior plans of major buildings.
Skills: Skill in the use of firearms.
Abilities: Ability to supervise and direct the activities of police officers. Ability to prepare and maintain and/or ensure the preparation and maintenance of required reports. Ability to speak effectively before public groups. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officers and employees, other police departments/agencies, and the general public.
