Police Chief
City Of Hartford
Hartford, AL
Full-time
Law Enforcement
Posted on October 31, 2024
POLICE CHIEF/POLICE OFFICER
CITY OF HARTFORD, ALABAMA
CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
Police Chief Job Summary: Plans, organizes, and directs the operation of a small size Police Department; develops, implements, and monitors long range goals, objectives, programs, and activities; reviews and revises department policies and procedures. Interviews, makes hiring recommendations, plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work performance of department employees; trains and counsels employees to provide assistance and guidance; takes disciplinary action as needed; ensures compliance to city rules and regulations. Develops departmental annual budget; monitors and controls expenditures; prepares bid specifications and grant applications. Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars to keep abreast of new trends in law enforcement activity; attends and participates in public functions to promote crime prevention and law enforcement.
Police Officer Job Summary:
Under the direction of Sergeant, the employee is responsible for delivery of traditional police patrol services. Answers calls for police service, provide preventative patrol, observes for violations of laws and ordinances, performs preliminary investigations of crimes and protects life and property. Responsible for responding to calls relayed by Dispatcher including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents and others. Conducts preliminary investigations
and field interviews. Contacts investigator if needed. Testifies and presents evidence in court proceedings; completes reports; apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders.
Special Requirements:
Ability to remain emotionally stable and function in high stress situations. Ability to work overtime and nonstandard hours, weekends and holidays. Ability to travel to attend training.
Benefits include State Retirement, BCBS health and dental insurance, life/disability insurance and cafeteria plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer.