Chief of Police

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Education and Experience:

This position requires a Bachelors Degree in a related field, such as
Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Psychology, etc., from an
accredited College or University.

Completion of a Police Command and Staff course of instruction, such as the
FBI National Academy, Northwestern University School of Police Staff and
Command, Southern Police
Institute Command College, or equivalent course of instruction is highly
desirable.

Ten years of continuous law enforcement experience with five of those years
serving in a progressive supervision capacity with the rank of Sergeant or
above.
Special Qualifications:

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

Must be a legal resident of the United States or legally able to work in the
United States.

Must possess a valid Colorado Drivers License or be able to obtain it
within 30 days of hire.

Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training certification or able to obtain
such POST certification within 6 months of employment.

A Complete List of Qualifications is available on the Employer Website

WAGE: Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000 DOE/DOQ

DAYS/HRS.: Full-Time Permanent

DESCRIPTION: ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the
job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be
required. The Town of Wiggins retains the right to modify or change the
essential and additional functions of the job at any time.

Directs and coordinates the police departments financial or budget
activities to fund operations and increase efficiency.

Confer with other Town management and staff members to discuss issues,
coordinate activities, and resolve problems.

Analyze operations to evaluate the performance of the police department and
its staff in meeting objectives, goals, and missions or to determine areas
of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.

Direct, plan or implement policy and procedures, objectives, or
activities of the Police Department to ensure continuing operations to
increase productivity.

Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation
of programs.

Negotiate contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, and other
municipal, county, state, or federal agencies.

Review reports submitted by staff members and recommend approval or suggest
changes.

Appoint sworn or civilian employees within the police department and assign or
delegate responsibilities to them.

Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering
guidance and expertise to officers, and ensuring that procedures are
conducted following applicable laws, policies, and regulations.

Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling,
and maintenance of police department records.

Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their
job duties.

Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement
agencies and testify in court as necessary.

Review content of written policy and procedures and general orders to ensure
adherence to legal requirements.

Plans and supervises the scheduling and coordinating of shift activities.

Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the law
enforcement field; represents the Town of Wiggins and the police department
in a variety of local, county, state, and

other meetings and conferences.

Investigate and resolve personnel problems within the police department and
charges of misconduct against staff members as appropriate.

Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and property.

Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new
or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.