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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY/CHIEF OF POLICE
DEFINITION
Under general administrative direction, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and manages the operations of the Barstow Police Department and Barstow Fire Protection District (Fire Department) in providing law enforcement and the protection of public health and welfare, crime and fire prevention, fire suppression, crime and fire investigations, and other related services concerned with the preservation of life and property in the City. Receives administrative direction from the City Manager and policy direction from the City Council.
This position is subject to the provisions of the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act, per Government Code section 3300, et seq.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises general direction and supervision over sworn and non-sworn staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
Exercise direct supervision over Police Captains; exercise indirect supervision over Police Officers, Corporals, Sergeants, Lieutenants, and support staff.
Exercise direct supervision over Deputy Fire Chief; exercise indirect supervision over Firefighter/Paramedics, Fire Engineers, Fire Captains, Battalion Chiefs, and support staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties include but are not limited to:
Participate in and manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives policies and priorities; recommend service and staffing levels, policies and procedures.
Participate in and direct research and compilation of comprehensive reports for the City Manager / District Administrator, City Council / Fire Board and Public.
Prepare, implement and monitor Department budget.
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Plan, direct, supervise, and review responses to emergency calls for service, ensure compliance with State and local protocols in crime suppression and prevention.
Plan, direct, supervise and review responses to emergency medical calls for service, ensure compliance with State and local protocols in treatment of sick and injured persons, administration of First, CPR, and other emergency medical procedures.
Plan, direct, supervise and review training programs.
Supervise and review reports of daily activities reporting major accidents and incidents to superiors.
Explain, interpret, and enforce policies, procedures, rules regulations and programs.
Plan, direct, supervise and review purchasing activities, including preparation of Request for Proposals.
Prepare monthly and annual reports.
Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, motivate and discipline subordinate personnel.
Represent the Police Department at community meetings, committees, advisory boards; prepare and deliver speeches.
Represent the Fire Department at community meetings, committees, advisory boards; prepare and deliver speeches.
Coordinate activities with public safety agencies including, Police Department, Fire Department, Highway Patrol, County Sheriff, state and federal emergency management agencies.
Prepare agendas and agenda reports.
Recommend modifications to and new policies, procedures and regulations.
Develop and implement short and long range planning activities and strategies.
Serve as Incident Commander in major emergencies and natural disasters.
Perform related duties as assigned.
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KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
Federal, State, and local laws and radio communications procedures.
City’s geography, water systems, location of hydrants and that of surrounding area.
Public safety agencies as related to emergency services functions, fire and emergency medical services functions.
Principles and techniques used in apprehending criminals, including lethal and less than lethal and weapons.
Crime suppression, investigation and prevention methods and educational techniques and programs.
Fire prevention and inspection methods, fire hazards and educational fire prevention techniques and programs.
Principles of administration and management.
Principles of budget development and monitoring.
Principles of employee hiring, training, supervision, evaluation, motivation and discipline.
Ability and Skill to:
Read and understand technical material, rules and regulations related to crime suppression, prevention and investigation.
Read and understand technical material, rules and regulations related to fire fighting, rescue techniques and emergency medical incidents.
Ability to analyze emergency situations and address with an effective course of action.
Prepare and monitor a large and complex budget.
Train, supervise, evaluate, motivate and discipline subordinate personnel.
Tactfully interact with members of the public.
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Safely operate and use police vehicles and equipment.
Safely operate and use fire vehicles and equipment.
Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, elected and appointed officials and the public.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be:
BA/BS in business or public administration, criminal justice, emergency services management or related field and ten (10) years increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement, including five (5) years management experience.
Possession of POST Management Certificate. Completion of FBI Academy and / or Command College highly desirable. A master’s degree in business or public administration or a related field is preferred.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Valid Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record. Possession of POST Management Certificate.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/A.D.A
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; maintain P.O.S.T. physical standards, including mobility, physical strength, and stamina to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various city locations; vision to maintain firearms qualification. Fieldwork requiring frequent walking on uneven terrain and climbing and descending structures to access crime scene and to identify problems or hazards.
Essential job functions and A.D.A. requirements include:
Ability to operate computer, calculator, telephone, portable radio, copying machine and equipment used in law enforcement.
Ability to understand and respond to the public’s and staff’s requests for assistance both on the phone and in person.
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Ability to prepare reports, perform mathematical calculations and sort/file documents.
Ability to sit, stand, walk for two hours at a time and engage in crime suppression activities.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including hot (with extreme sun exposure), cold and wet.
Ability to lift, drag or pull up to 150 pounds.
Ability to climb, stoop, bend, twist, squat, grasp, run jump, kneel and lift, drag and pull heavy object.
Ability to get from one location to another in the course of doing business.