DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY

City of Center Line (pop. 8531); 26 full-time personnel, plus police reserves and fire volunteer units; budget $3.7; Mayor/Council appointment; reports to the City Manager; Salary D.O.Q. & benefits. Bachelor degree in related field w/minimum 5-10 years command experience preferred; fire service admin. desirable. Knowledge of police procedures and admin required. Send resume, along with cover letter and salary history, in confidence to: City Manager’s Office, 7070 E. Ten Mile Road, Center Line, MI 48015. Open until filled. EOE    

PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the administration of municipal police and fire activities and to supervise police activities involving the continuous enforcement of laws and ordinances, the protection of life and property, and the preservation of peace within the city; and to perform related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work is performed under the direction of the City Manager. Appointment by five (5) member City Council.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision is exercised over the activities of departmental personnel.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform).

• Perform general administrative work in planning the activities of the Department of Public Safety.

• Supervise and manage the operation of the Department of Public Safety, coordinating functions and activities through consultation with subordinate officers.

• Develop long term plans for improving operations and obtaining more effective enforcement of laws and ordinances.

• Recommend policies and actions to the City Manager and confer regarding various practices and procedures, particularly personnel matters.

• Issue commands and oversee their proper performance.

• Review complaints and department activities and formulate recommendations to the City Manager, including all personnel and disciplinary action.

• Carry on activities in the development of good public relations, the promotion of good will, including making public appearances and other activities.

• Evaluate work performance of departmental personnel.

• Prepare departmental budget requests.

• Approve departmental purchase requisitions and work orders.

• Oversee the preparation of uniform crime statistic reports, the preparation of correspondence, records, Department Annual report, and other reports.

• Cooperate with state, local, and federal enforcement officers in the apprehension and detection of suspects and criminals.

• Supervise the training and activities of auxiliary officers.

• Recruit and evaluate the performance of department personnel.

• Plan and supervise specialized activities involving police investigations, traffic control, parking restrictions enforcement and other departmental activities, including public relations.

• Perform related work as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of modern police and fire science, as well as administration.

• Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, State and local laws and ordinances and of the limitations on public safety authority.

• Considerable knowledge of the scientific methods of crime and fire prevention and detection, of the use of firearms, communication and mechanical equipment used in modern police and firefighting activities.

• Considerable knowledge of the economic and social structure of the city.

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of a number of subordinates engaged in a variety of public safety activities.

• Skill in the use of firearms, other police equipment and, firefighting equipment.

• Considerable tact in dealing with the public.

• Ability to work effectively with other city officials, governmental authorities and the general public.

An employee in this class upon appointment, must have the minimum qualifications in the following areas of education, training and experience:

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or related field, supplemented by advanced training in modern public safety science, supervision and administration. Masters Degree preferred.

• Several years of progressively responsible experience in command positions involving various phases of law enforcement and, preferably firefighting.

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of command experience.