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Adopted. 5/3/2005 <br /> Amended: 11/1/2016 <br /> City of Pequot Lakes <br /> Job Description <br /> Job Title: Police Chief <br /> Department: Police <br /> Supervisor: City Administrator/Clerk <br /> Positions Supervised: Police Sergeant <br /> Position Summary: <br /> General Statement of Duties: Performs supervisory and responsible police work involving the <br /> protection and safety of the community through prevention and control of crime,preserving <br /> peace, investigating crime,and providing emergency services;and performs related duties as <br /> required. <br /> Supervision Received: Works under the administrative oversight of the City <br /> Administrator/Clerk and the City Council. <br /> Supervision Exercised: Exercises general and technical supervision over all police department <br /> staff directly or through subordinate supervisors and emergency response personnel when acting <br /> as Emergency Management Director. <br /> Essential Duties and Responsibilities: <br /> I. Supervises police personnel in the work of law enforcement and public safety in order to <br /> ensure high performance of the department. <br /> A. Plans,organizes,directs, sets goals,and reviews the operations of the Police <br /> Department;cooperates with federal state,and local law enforcement agencies(is <br /> responsible to follow Pequot Police Department Policy Manual) <br /> B. Reviews daily reports made by officers to determine activity in the community. <br /> potential problems,thoroughness and accuracy,and plan accordingly. <br /> C. Supervises the department staff in the performance of their duties including: <br /> training personnel in work methods and procedures(including enforcement of <br /> local ordinances and following Police Department policies);assigning work; <br /> overseeing investigations;approving time sheets,vacation and leaves; reviewing <br /> and approving work; rewarding,disciplining,suspension and recommends staff <br /> levels and dismissal of employees to City Council. <br /> D. Keeps Officers and other staff informed of developments they will need to know <br /> to manage their assigned areas effectively. <br /> S:\Administration\Human Resources'Job Descriptions\CURRENT\Police Chief 2016.doc <br />