Chief of Police

Job Summary:

To serve as the top administrative officer of the Bayfield Police Department. Is responsible to plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Bayfield Police Department including field operations and patrol, criminal investigations, training programs, management services and records management; to coordinate assigned activities with other Town departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Town Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assume full management responsibility for all department services and activities including patrol, maintenance of law and order, protection of life and property, regulation of traffic, apprehension, arrest and detention of law violators, and maintenance of police records; formulate, develop and administer policies and procedures.

Manage the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area.

Establish, within Town policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.

Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level managers, the department's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems.

Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.

Select, train, motivate and evaluate department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.

Explain, justify and defend department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.

Represent the department to other Town departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies.

Provide staff assistance to the Town Manager and Town Board; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Provide staff support to assigned boards and commissions.

Conducts and oversees code enforcement activities, including investigating potential violations, issuing notices, coordinating compliance efforts, and working with residents and businesses to ensure adherence to municipal codes and ordinances.

Confer with citizens and Town officials on law enforcement problems and assist in the development of innovative municipal law enforcement policies.

Ensure responsive, appropriate service delivery by conferring with civic, professional, service, fraternal and other community groups.

Initiate internal investigations when appropriate and provide corrective action as needed.

Review and analyze reports, legislation, court cases, and related matters; prepare the initial responses for legal actions.

Provide truthful, unreserved, and credible testimony in all judicial proceedings.

Maintain an updated policy in compliance with Federal/State Laws pertaining to the inventory and control of all evidence and recovered property.

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement.

Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

May act as the Town Manager in the Manager’s absence, and as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position directly supervises the Administrative Assistant, supervisors, and has supervisory authority over all Department members. Is directly responsible for the administration of Department Policy.