POSITION: CHIEF OF POLICE

DUTIES: * Researches, develops, promulgates, implements, and evaluates departmental policies and procedures required to achieve the objectives of the department and the needs of the community in a safe, efficient, and effective manner in accordance with federal and state statutes and City ordinance * Coordinates and administers daily police activities. * Prepares department budget and recommends expenditures of the department within the scope of the City's budget. * Commands force during emergencies. * Attends Council workshops and meetings as directed by the City Manager to present budgets, programs, services and facilities activity reports, studies, analyses and plans for future and present activities. * Negotiates, consults, and works closely with emergency radio/telephone communication services. * Creates and maintains a general emergency preparedness management plan in coordination with County, State, Federal, and local officials. * Prepares requests for government agencies to obtain funds for special operations or for purchasing department equipment. * Oversees the maintenance of police records, property, and facilities. * Participates in all community policing activities including traffic patrol, code enforcement, and animal control. Issues citations and takes immediate actions to mitigate problems and disputes. * Assists with the apprehension, arrest, detention, and investigation of law violators. * Enforces traffic laws, vehicle codes, and promotes traffic safety. Directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions, and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety. * Responds to major crime scenes and directs the activities of personnel present to ensure appropriate processing of the site and proper interviewing of victims and witnesses.

REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree in police science, criminology, criminal justice, public administration or a related field is preferred. * Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, two of which should be at the rank of Division Chief/Captain or the equivalent is preferred. * A combination of education and experience may be considered. * Graduation from police academy or equivalent required. * Colorado Peace Officers Standards Certificate required. * Valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.

PREFERRED SKILLS: * Extensive knowledge of the principles of police administration and the ability to apply these principles, techniques, and methods to field operations and administration of the department; ability to apply supervisory techniques to organize and maintain effective departmental programs and operations. * Extensive knowledge of Federal, State and municipal statutes, codes, ordinances, and relevant case law; ability to apply same tactfully, firmly, and impartially in a variety of situations. * Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and equipment of law enforcement; thorough knowledge of the policies and procedures and methods utilized by the City. * Demonstrated skill in the use of firearms, departmental vehicles and related equipment including, but not limited to, the use of car and hand-held radios, radar, Taser, evidence kits, emergency highway equipment, and emergency medical equipment. * Skills and experience in computer word processing. * Ability to effectively plan, organize, implement, and coordinate the work of a police department. * Ability to command the respect of police officers and to assign, direct, and evaluate their work.

WAGE: $75,000-$85,000 Annually

SHIFTS: Full Time, typically days but must be able to respond as needed.

JOB SITE: Rocky Ford, CO

BENEFITS: Available, to be discussed with employer.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connec ing Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).