Police Chief

Police Chief Revised April 7, 2017 Revised January 14, 2020 Reports To: Mayor Classification Summar y: Under general direction, manages all activities of the City of Ruidoso Downs Police Department. Exempt FLSA. Full-Time Appointed position. Job Title Summary: The Police Chief directs the operations of the Police Department to enforce municipal, state, and federal laws and ordinances of the City of Ruidoso Downs. Operations of the Police Department include administration, police patrol, investigations, training, animal control, code compliance, communications, detention, and records. Develops and implements rules, regulations, policies and procedures to advance the Department's mission, goals, and objectives, and to provide efficient and effective police services for residents, visitors, and businesses in the City of Ruidoso Downs. Essential Job Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Determines levels of staff, equipment, and other resources needed to effectively protect the City of Ruidoso Downs during broad seasonal variances in its population and nature of activities. Performs a variety of complex administrative, managerial, and professional work in planning, coordinating, and directing the activities of the Police Department. Ensures that the department offers and maintains an effective and positive community Oriented Policing philosophy for the purpose of maintaining the highest possible credibility level within the area. Manages and leads police department staff-including administration, operations, animal control, communications, directly or through subordinate supervisors using leadership skill. Develops, implements, monitors, and adjusts, as necessary, and effective communication system throughout the Police Department. Ensures compliance with changing requirements in local, state, federal laws and accreditation requirements. Reviews department performance and effectiveness, formulates programs or policies to alleviate deficiencies. Manages and coordinates the preparation and presentation of an annual budget for the department; directs the implementation of the department’s budget; plans for and reviews specifications and needs for additional personnel and for new or replacement equipment. Ensures appropriate and adequate training and development of Department personnel in all areas such as but not limited to advance officer training, safety, current law changes, dispatcher training, emergency procedures etc. Handles grievances/or departmental problems, maintains Departmental discipline and the conduct and general behavior of assigned personnel. Prepares and submits periodic reports to the Mayor regarding the Department’s activities, and prepares a variety of other reports as appropriate Ensures that laws and ordinances are enforced and that the public peace and safety is maintained. Evaluates, disciplines, and terminates employees following established procedures and policy. Guides and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth. Consults on the management of projects, programs, and major criminal cases. Researches, develops, and recommends new laws, procedures, and ordinances. Cooperates with County, State and Federal law enforcement officers as appropriate when activities of the police department are involved. Coordinates law enforcement efforts with other departments and jurisdictions. Develops programs for the enhancement of public relations between the police Department, residents, merchants, and schools, such as the bicycle and walking patrol programs. Other Responsibilities or Job Requirements Ensure that employees keep time sheets based on actual hours worked Ensures that employee time sheets are submitted accurately and timely Ensures that any on-the job injury is reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions. Reports any suspected fraud and/or abuse to the Mayor or the Mayor’s delegated Official. Ensures any reports of harassment are immediately reported and appropriate actions are taken Represents the City of Ruidoso Downs in the New Mexico Police Chief's Association and federal law enforcement agencies and associations. Responsible for maintenance of assigned vehicle. Prepares and delivers talks and presentations to local civic and professional groups. Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field; represents the City of Ruidoso Downs and the police Department in a variety of local, county, state and other meetings. The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. As a condition of employment, employees are required to perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in police science, criminal justice or related field and six years full-time professional law enforcement work, at least three years of which included responsibility as a shift supervisor or higher level managerial experience OR eight years full-time professional law enforcement work, at least three years of which included responsibility as a shift supervisor or higher level managerial experience. Valid State of New Mexico Police Officer Certification or certifiable by waiver or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment. Preference will be given to those candidates having completed on-going law enforcement or related training either within an established college degree program or through law enforcement training schools, such as FBI National Academy (FMINA), the Southern Police Institute (SPI) or the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety. Knowledge of the City of Ruidoso Downs Municipal Code pertaining to police service and p