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City of Reno, NV Assistant Chief of Police in Reno, Nevada
Assistant Chief of Police
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Class Title
Assistant Chief of Police
Class Code
7654
Salary
$178,326.36 - $222,914.97 Annually
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Classification Description Summary
SUMMARY: The Assistant Chief of Police performs the full range of management duties while assisting the Chief of Police in the administration and supervision of the Reno Police Department. The Assistant Chief of Police coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies, assumes command of, and responsibility for, the Reno Police Department in the absence of the Chief of Police; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Chief of Police. The Assistant Chief of Police is regularly involved in the formulation, determination, and effectuation of personnel policies or managerial policies concerning collective bargaining or supplemental bargaining for the bargaining units within the Reno Police Department.
Distinguishing Characteristics: The Assistant Chief of Police is responsible for the management and administration of the Reno Police Department. Incumbents at this level independently perform the most difficult and complex duties in leading the department. Assignments are typically given in a general format and the incumbent develops resources and information.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Major work activities are generally undefined except in terms of achieving overall organizational goals. Specific policies, procedures, and guidelines are virtually non-existent except for Council-level policies, executive directives, and accepted professional standards.
Essential Functions
STRATEGIC LEADER COMPETENCIES: Competencies for Strategic Leaders depict the combination of aptitudes, behaviors, beliefs, and actions that highly successful Strategic Leaders demonstrate in moving the City of Reno toward its mission to create a community that people are proud to call home.
ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT VIEWPOINT – Views the organization's various functions as a system of interconnected and interdependent parts of a cohesive whole with cross-functional responsibilities. Remains agile and creates and responds to change; anticipates problems in advance and develops solutions. Remains cognizant of how subtle changes can impact the entire organization.
STRATEGIC FOCUS – Recognizes that evolution/change must occur for the organization to fulfill its mission. Plans proactively rather than reactively and considers factors such as the external environment, best practices, internal organizational dynamics, and organizational goals to develop a vision for the future. Works to engage others in support of the vision. Uses appropriate data to make business decisions and sets meaningful metrics to measure success. Aligns resources with strategic imperatives and understands the necessity of cohesion among various business units. Uses project management skills to manage goals by phasing processes, collaborating with stakeholders and implementing opportunities for improvement. Plans a course of action designed to help the City respond to an event that may or may not happen, creates a plan B.
FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY – Plans, budgets and forecasts, uses predictive analytics, and business intelligence to ensure resources (financial and human) are effectively allocated to achieve the goals and objectives of the City. Links resources to strategic imperatives and identifies, assesses, prioritizes, documents, reports and manages risk and its impact. Ensures safe work habits and models safety practices.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION – Effectively uses verbal, non-verbal, and active listening communication skills tailored to a variety of audiences. Articulates a compelling message and influences others to embrace a shared vision. Behaves authentically and demonstrates energy when attempting to establish interpersonal relationships. Ensures the clarity of a message delivered. Remains helpful, respectful, approachable and team-oriented. Builds strong working relationships and a positive work environment and shares expertise through consultation. Actively promotes solutions to problems through interdisciplinary approaches. Works together with others in a cooperative and supportive manner to achieve shared goals. Creates productive relationships interdepartmentally and with outside agencies.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT – Sets a clear vision for their team and links business unit performance and employee skills, competencies and performance to the City’s mission and organizational needs. Sets clear expectations, reviews progress, providing feedback and guidance, and holding employees accountable. Makes decisions, sets clear goals and provides their teams with the empowerment and tools to achieve success. Promotes positive team relations by investing in essential team routines that produce a healthy and inclusive culture, including performance management, professional development, celebrations, team bonding, effective problem solving and communication. Invests in employee learning, growth, development and improvement. Motivates employees in advancing and tracking career goals. Identifies and develops leadership skills among employees and team members within your department.
SELF-MANAGEMENT – Plans ahead, manages time well, arrives on time. Behaves in a professional manner. Expresses and controls emotions and understands, interprets, and responds to the emotions of others appropriately. Understands, uses, and manages own emotions in ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. Remains aware of feelings, actions and impressions in self and others. Remains open and receptive to feedback, demonstrates a willingness to learn, and embraces continuous improvement in self and others.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Assume management responsibility for directing assigned services and activities for the Reno Police Department including but not limited to operations, administration, and support services.
Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for the Reno Police Department staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate sworn and non-sworn Reno Police Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
Participate in the development and administration of the Reno Police Department’s annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
Appear before and advise the City Council and City Manager on matters related to the Reno Police Department.
Serve as the liaison for the Reno Police Department with other departments and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
Serve as the citizens’ voice in police affairs and as a means of ensuring more responsive and effective City government.
Appear before and advise the City Council and City Manager on matters related to the Reno Police Department.
Supervise the collection and analysis of information gathered through surveys and studies on matters involving the Reno Police Department.
Manage and participate in the formulation, determination, and effectuation of personnel policies or managerial policies concerning collective bargaining or supplemental bargaining for the bargaining units within the Reno Police Department.
Establish policies and procedures for the on-going development of community relations as an investment of the Reno Police Department within the local community for total integration with the community.
Assist in planning, developing, and implementing new or special Reno Police Department programs.
May represent the City in dealings with various organizations.
Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Provide responsible staff assistance to the Chief of Police; conduct a variety of investigations and operational studies; recommend modifications to Reno Police Department programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of law enforcement; incorporate new developments as appropriate.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; manage and investigate citizen complaints against employees within the Reno Police Department; prepare reports and maintain administrative flies; make recommendations for disciplinary actions.
Serve as acting Chief of Police as assigned.
Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Combinations of education and experience that are equivalent to the following minimum qualifications are acceptable.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field; eight years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience, including three years of management and administrative responsibility; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must possess an appropriate valid POST certificate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Core Competencies are the aptitudes, beliefs, or actions that reflect the values of the organization and demonstrate what sets that organization apart, ultimately moving the organization toward the mission. Highly successful employees at the City of Reno will demonstrate these Core Competencies.
PRIDE: Acts in stewardship of public resources and public trust. Takes ownership of the success of the City mission seeking excellence in every act, and delivering efficient and high quality service. Strives to maximize public benefit and takes pride in the community we are creating.
CREATIVITY: Demonstrates forward thinking and embraces opportunities for continuous improvement. Thoughtfully overcomes challenges and seeks new solutions to resolve issues. Uses innovation to further the mission of the City of Reno.
INTEGRITY: Treats people with courtesy and respect. Achieves a standard of excellence, honoring City policies and all regulatory requirements. Holds self and others accountable and assumes a position of trust bringing honor to the mission of the City of Reno.
RESPECT: Instills public faith in the City of Reno by demonstrating a heart for public service and treating all people with dignity. Remains approachable and seeks to effectively communicate in a way that values others as a part of a greater community that we are all proud to call home.
WELCOMING: Demonstrates knowledge, understanding, appreciation, and commitment to a community that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. Holds self and others accountable in support of diversity and the richness it brings to our community. Cultivates a sense of belonging and appreciation; dedicates self to being part of creating and advancing a respectful and welcoming community, and upholds equity for all members of the community and organization.
Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement program.
Advanced principles and practices of law enforcement theory.
Advanced principles and practices of law enforcement administration, organization, and management.
Principles and procedures for implementing and directing the full range of law enforcement and crime prevention services and activities throughout the community.
Use of firearms and other modern police equipment.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Recent court decisions and how they affect department operations.
Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
Techniques and formulae for administrative, financial, and comparative analyses.
Finance and accounting systems.
Principles, trends, methods, and techniques used in customer service, public relations, public information, and program education and promotion.
Organization and operation of the City, the Reno Police Department, and outside agencies as necessary to responsibilities.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to:
Manage, oversee, and participate in a comprehensive municipal law enforcement program.
Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures.
Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments.
Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
Interpret and apply applicable administrative, departmental, federal, state, and local policies, laws, regulations, and court cases.
Effectively use and qualify with law enforcement tools, weapons, and safety equipment.
Operate specialized law enforcement equipment including vehicles, radios, video systems, and radars.
Work in a team based environment to achieve common goals.
Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously.
Meet the physical requirements to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.
Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Establish and maintain various data collection, record keeping, tracking, filing, and reporting systems.
Research, negotiate, manage, and monitor contracts and agreements.
Identify and respond to community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.
Participate in the preparation and administration of budgets.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Work is performed in varying working conditions including a standard office setting, reactive emergency, natural or man-made disaster, and routine peace keeping environments with travel to various locations to attend meetings or respond to major crime scenes, disasters or critical incidents; the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, the noise level is occasionally very loud due to sirens, firearm training, etc.; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to occasionally climb and balance; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to verbally communicate to exchange information; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment including guns and handcuffs; and to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations.
Please use this Health and Welfare Benefit Link (http://www.reno.gov/government/departments/human-resources/benefits) to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.
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