Chief of Police - Herriman City, Utah

Provides executive leadership and direction for the City’s Police Department. Oversees all law enforcement operations and administrative functions to ensure the protection of life and property and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Advises City leadership on public safety matters and departmental policy, and promotes public trust through ethical leadership, accountability, and community engagement.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the City Manager.

• Directs and oversees all activities of the Police Department to ensure the effective enforcement of laws and ordinances and the maintenance of public peace and safety. Directs and oversees all activities of the Police Department to ensure the effective enforcement of laws and ordinances and the maintenance of public peace and safety.
• Directs and provides front line support in the safety and protection of the City through law enforcement. Provides leadership, direction and support to major crimes Directs, coordinates, and oversees investigations of major and complex crime scenes.
• Participates as part of the City’s executive team. Works closely with the City Manager to ensure conformance with overall city vision and strategic direction.
• Directs the planning, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of police department operations.
• Develops policies and procedures for the Department mandated by law, to ensure efficient operations of the department, and to implement directives from the City Manager.
• Plans and implements comprehensive law enforcement programs aligned with the goals and policies of City management and the City Council; evaluates departmental performance and recommends improvements to address operational needs.
• Oversees and directs efforts to coordinate information gathered and work accomplished by various officers; oversees the assignment of officers to special investigations as the needs arise for their specific skills.
• Oversees personnel assignments and shifts to provide optimum effectiveness in terms of current situations and circumstances governing deployment.
• Reviews evidence, witnesses, and suspects in criminal cases to correlate all aspects, and to assess for trends, similarities, or for associations with other cases.
• Oversees the preparation, administration, and implementation of the Department’s annual budget; plans for equipment acquisition and replacement to meet operational needs. Oversees the preparation, administration, and implementation of the Department’s annual budget; plans for equipment acquisition and replacement to meet operational needs.
• Directs the creation and maintenance of systems, records, and legal documents to ensure Police Department operations are properly documented and managed. – Directs the creation and maintenance of systems, records, and legal documents to ensure Police Department operations are properly documented and managed.
• Coordinates and supervises the training, assignment, and development of subordinate police officers.
• Handles grievances, maintains Departmental discipline, and maintains the conduct and general behavior of assigned personnel.
• Prepares and submits periodic department reports and prepare a variety of other reports as appropriate.
• Represents the Police Department in meetings with elected and appointed officials, community organizations, business leaders, and the public to foster transparency, trust, and collaboration. Represents the Police Department in meetings with elected and appointed officials, community organizations, business leaders, and the public to foster transparency, trust, and collaboration.
• Attends or designates staff to attend professional meetings, conferences, and training to remain current on law enforcement trends and best practices; represents the Department at local, regional, state, and national forums.
• Coordinates with County, State and Federal law enforcement agencies as appropriate where activities of the police department are involved.
• Coordinates activities with supervisors and other City departments, exchange information with leaders in other law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney’s Office, Circuit Court, and other government agencies. Obtains advice from the City Attorney, Court Administrator regarding cases, policies and procedures.
• Performs the duties of subordinate personnel as needed.
• Analyzes and recommend improvements to equipment and facilities, as needed.
• Participates in various committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or related field OR
• An equivalent combination of education or experience.

Experience/Certifications:

• 15 years of experience in police work, three years of which must have been equivalent to lieutenant or higher.
• Wide variety of experience in patrol, investigations, special operations, administration, canine, SWAT and other specialty policing functions.
• Utah POST certified as a LEO, CO, or SFO within 12 months of hire.
• Budget creation and management experience

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and driving record check.
• Must have no felony or domestic violence convictions or crimes of similar moral turpitude.
• Maintain 40-hour POST in-service training minimum.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration or relevant degree to law enforcement.
• Completion of FBINA – FBI National Academy
• Completion of NUCPS School of Police Staff & Command

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate through all levels of the City.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft systems including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to present information in front of high level executives, community partners and the City Council
• Demonstrated experience managing a law enforcement agency or major division, including responsibility for personnel supervision, budgeting, policy development, and operational oversight.
• Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, and techniques, including community policing, crime prevention, investigations, and emergency management.
• Proven ability to provide ethical leadership, make sound decisions under pressure, and maintain effective working relationships with City leadership, employees, community partners, and the public.
• Experience working within a municipal government structure and understanding of the role of law enforcement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification as a Utah Peace Officer and meet all applicable state and federal requirements.

• Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.
• Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, including walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and light lifting.
• Talking, hearing and seeing essential in the performance of daily tasks.
• Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist.
• Mental application utilizes memory for details; verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking.

In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours, and performing work significantly different from the employee’s normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency.

Associated with this position will be confidential and proprietary information of Herriman City such as financial, litigation, etc. Employee acknowledges that this information will not be shared with others outside the discharge of duties. Confidential and proprietary information shall mean information not generally known to the public.

As this position exists under the public safety department of Herriman City, applicant understands that all employees of a public safety department are subject to random drug and alcohol screening and may be selected at any time for random screening.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, requirements or knowledge, skills and abilities. Herriman City reserves the right to add or change duties at any time and provides for a twelve (12) month probation or evaluation employment period. Changes in employment status during this evaluation period are not subject to cause.
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• Civil Rights Coordinator: Please feel free to reach out to our Civil Rights Coordinator at any time. HR Manager (801) 727-0906.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and driving record check.
• In accordance with Utah Code 71A-2, we provide Veterans’ Preference in the hiring process. Applicants requesting preference must email their DD-214 or other official military service documentation to hr@herriman.gov. Human Resources will review the submitted documentation and note the applicant’s Veterans’ Preference status for consideration during the recruitment process. The organization appreciates the service of all veterans and encourages eligible applicants to apply.