Assistant Police Chief

Syracuse City is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Assistant Chief.

This position performs administrative and managerial work of substantial difficulty in assisting the Police Chief in managing and directing the day-to-day and long-term functions of Syracuse Police Department. This position is responsible for supervising Police Lieutenants and may be responsible for supervising civilian personnel. In addition, this position performs duties that actively prevent or detect crime and enforce criminal statutes or ordinances of the state of Utah or any of its political subdivisions; and responds to situations involving threats to public safety and making emergency decisions affecting the lives and health of others; and performs duties that consist of providing community protection. Because of the above-listed duties, the employee’s life or personal safety may be placed at risk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assumes command of the department in the absence of the Police Chief.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; assists with complex problems or situations; provides information and advice, along with technical and managerial expertise.
• Reviews and investigates citizen and department complaints against department members; reviews department vehicle accidents, injury reports, and pursuits.
• Participates in personnel actions such as recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, and discipline.
• Evaluates the need for new equipment and supplies.
• Assists the Police Chief in preparing the department budget.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates department policies and procedures; provides direction and interpretation of policies for staff members.
• Conducts regular meetings with division commanders; consults with staff to review work requirements, ascertain project status, and resolve problems.
• Supervises and coordinates activities at major incidents and events.
• Manages department programs such as property room, fleet, and in-service training.
• Represents the police department at public meetings on special topics of interest or on law enforcement in general; prepares and approves news and social media releases.
• Compiles and monitors various administrative and statistical data pertaining to department operations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares or generates reports.
• Provides assistance to all divisions of the department by being available for calls or backup when other officers or civilian staff need assistance.
• Maintains comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; maintains awareness of new trends and advancements in law enforcement techniques and tools; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends conferences and training.
• Assures high morale, discipline, and training of officers.
• Maintains a productive working environment, which includes, but is not limited to, a spirit of cooperation with co-workers, peers, and the public.
• Must pass firearms, use of force, emergency vehicle operations, and other training or certifications as required by the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Police Chief.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Police Department organization and areas of responsibility, functions of other city agencies, and their relationship with the Police Department.
• Applicable laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, ordinances, and departmental standard operating procedures.

Skilled In:

• Operation of the applicable tools and equipment.
• Working under stress and using good judgment in emergency situations.

Ability To:

• Operate all assigned equipment, which may include but is not limited to a firearm, vehicle, or taser, in a safe manner and in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Present various options and approaches to problem identification and resolution.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, employees, officials, and employees of other jurisdictions and the general public.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem- solving and decision-making.
• Analyze situations and adopt a reasonable course of action.