GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Highly responsible position which performs a variety of routine and complex law enforcement work in the administration and operations of the Criminal Investigations Division, Evidence/Property Section, Records Division, and Community Programs Section. Coordinates activities and effectively communicates with the Operations Commander. Includes supervisory and command responsibilities over all areas to which assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Works under the general supervision of the Chief of Police and serves as a member of the department’s Command Staff. May perform the duties of Acting Chief of Police in the absence of the Chief.
2. Exercises command, control and accountability for all functions of the Criminal Investigations Division, to include the conduct, supervision, and strategic direction of all routine and complex investigations, professional standards investigations (as assigned), and other official inquiries of the agency. Responsible for all staffing requirements, budgetary recommendations, and other administrative and operational functions required to meet the goals and objectives of the Criminal Investigations Division.
3. Coordinates criminal prosecutions with the State Attorney’s Office, to include obtaining evidence and compiling information regarding cases, the preparation and filing of criminal charging affidavits, testifying in court, and related activities.
4. Conducts Professional Standards and Internal Investigations of official misconduct as assigned by the Chief of Police. Reviews Response to Resistance reports, recommends disciplinary action, reviews and recommends department general orders, protocols, and policies.
5. Serves as the Department’s Evidence/Property custodian. Manages the daily operations of the Evidence/Property function, directly supervises the Evidence Technician, reviews, maintains, and administrates all records, documents, inventories, and audits of the evidence/property function.
6. Primarily responsible for all aspects of the collection, secure storage, processing, and lawful disposal of all items of evidence and property coming under the care, custody, and control of this agency.
7. Directly supervises the Community Programs function and develops and utilizes modern crime analysis and criminal intelligence techniques to identify crime and victimization trends and recommends proactive crime prevention and suppression activities to the Chief of Police.
8. Performs emergency management functions, as assigned, and assists with continuity of operations planning and organization during disaster preparation and response operations.
9. Manages the department’s Records Division and related administrative functions, to include serving as liaison to Central Communications for all Computer Aided Dispatch, emergency communications, and records management functions.
10. Maintains contact with local, state, federal and regional law enforcement agencies to coordinate investigative activities, provide mutual assistance during emergencies, and disseminate general information regarding Department activities.
11. Conducts periodic performance evaluations and planning sessions for assigned personnel. Counsels assigned personnel on job performance and disciplinary issues. Coordinates the training, assignment, and professional development of subordinate investigators and assigned staff.
12. Maintains regular availability by radio, pager, or telephone for consultation with the Chief of Police, Command Staff and City management in the event of emergencies or major incidents.
13. Represents the department at public meetings; meets with civic groups and other individuals and organizations to answer questions, reinforce public confidence, and present programs on the police department’s mission, goals, and objectives.
14. Performs other administrative and operational functions in support of the department’s mission, goals, and objectives as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of police supervisory concepts, practices, modern police methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of modern forensic evidence collection and processing procedures and requirements; and secure storage and inventory practices.
- Knowledge of the rules, regulations, protocols, general orders, and policies of the City of Holly Hill and the Holly Hill Police Department.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and governing court decisions.
- Knowledge of the physical, social, and demographic characteristics of the City.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, supervise, lead, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
- Ability to strategically analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine proper actions; to include the tactical deployment of personnel and equipment, the allocation of resources, and the ability to effectively lead, direct, and communicate under stress.
- Ability to manage, conduct and supervise effective complex criminal investigations.
- Ability to analyze and discern criminal intelligence information and sources.
- Ability to deal courteously, fairly, and diplomatically with members of the public, subordinate personnel, peers, and members of outside agencies; and build effective professional relationships.
- Ability to read, write and speak effectively.
- Ability to utilize sophisticated information technology and computer-based systems.
- Skill in the use, care, maintenance and deployment of law enforcement equipment, communications devices, surveillance and photographic equipment, advanced technology, firearms, weapons, and less-than-lethal devices and munitions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, management or a closely related field is preferred; and a minimum of five (5) years continuous work experience as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer, three (3) years of which shall have been at the rank of Sergeant, with at least one (1) year experience as a criminal investigator.
The employee must have demonstrated experience in the strategic management, conduct, and direction of complex/major criminal investigations and successful criminal prosecutions.
(A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
- Florida Law Enforcement Certification
- Valid Florida Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
- Other certifications and/or specialized training required to perform essential functions
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS
- Ability to endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and to endure periods of duty under unfavorable, stressful and life threatening situations.
- Light (up to 15 pounds) and heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying.
- Walking, standing, sitting, running, climbing, balancing, jumping, bending, stooping, and physically negotiates barriers, rough terrain, and inclement weather conditions.
- Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrective lenses) including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aids).
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified persons with a disability.)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee frequently works inside and outside, in hazardous conditions and precarious places, and may be required to work in the presence of explosives, dangerous drugs, and hazardous materials. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat and cold, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.