Chief of Police

Job Announcement

To be considered for this position, applications must be filled out completely and contain all employment history. Any gaps in employment greater than 6 months should be explained in the question section of the application.

Job Description

City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to oversee, direct, and manage the activities of all police services and Department operations while exercising responsibility for enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; supervises all employees of the Police Department through assigned supervisors; oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
• Plans, organizes, and manages, either personally or through assigned supervisors, all Department functions and support staff activities in order to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department; oversees the selection process of new recruits and administrative personnel; and ensures proper allocation of personnel and other resources.
• Prepares long-range management plans compiled from statistical data and from studying crime trends, community needs, Department and City administrative goals and objectives.
• Formulates, develops and implements work methods and practices, policies, standard operating procedures, and general orders; monitors implementation of Department rules and regulations; updates Department guidelines according to federal, state, or local legislation; oversees and evaluates police services; determines proficiency level and identifies areas requiring improvement; and formulates and executes action plan to correct deficiencies.
• Interacts with other agencies within the County; coordinates mutual police protection plans with surrounding municipalities; and reviews and/or coordinates special programs, project development, and special orders.
• Enforces all City and state codes, ordinances, laws and regulations, both traffic and criminal, in order to protect life and property and to prevent crime and promote security; prepares and implements community policing strategy.
• Responds to emergencies; advises and assists assigned officers in complex criminal or other investigations and enforcement duties; and prepares for and attends court as necessary.
• Meets with and responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information from citizens, elected officials, officers, employees, and various other individuals; prepares press releases on major issues.
• Prepares and administers annual budget; prioritizes anticipated Departmental for each fiscal year; prepares and submits annual budget information; administers approved budget; and monitors operational expenditures for fiscal compliance.
• Attends official functions, council, and community meetings; makes presentations and public speeches to the news media, neighborhood groups, civic organizations, schools, and churches.
• Answers the telephone; provides information, advice and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or direct calls to appropriate personnel; and returns calls as necessary.
• Reviews documents processed by assigned employees and reports of physical force and vehicle pursuit events; discusses errors and recommends method for corrective/alternative action; and provides technical assistance as needed.
• Maintains current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles and practices related to law enforcement; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; attends workshops training sessions, and meetings as needed; and serves on special panels, boards, and/or committees.
• Attends and conducts Department staff meetings; communicates Department goals and objectives; discusses problems or grievances; and coordinates and targets efforts toward specific duties during meetings with assigned supervisors and employees.
• Completes, prepares, reviews, and/or approves a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and various other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position.
• Remains on twenty-four-hour call and/or regularly works on various shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as deemed necessary.
• Cooperates and serves as liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and its officers or representatives when their activities or investigations are related to on-going investigations within City jurisdiction.
• Operates a personal computer, calculator, copier and facsimile machines, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes and maintains positive working relations with the public and employees; visits sick/injured employees and issues commendations; reviews citizen complaints; monitors the community; and visits various businesses within the City.
• Operates a firearm, baton, chemical agent, radio, or other law enforcement equipment as necessary to perform field functions.
• Inspects the police and jail buildings and surrounding areas for security.
• Performs other related duties as required, requested, and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Public/Business Administration, or a closely related field. A master's degree in a related discipline is preferred; ten (10) years of sworn law enforcement experience, including at least five (5) years in supervisor or command-level leadership positions within a full-service law enforcement agency of similar size and complexity. Experience managing complex public safety operations, coordinating large-scale events, or working in communities with significant visitor populations is highly desirable. Completion of advanced law enforcement leadership programs is highly desirable, including the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course, PERF-SMIP, or a similar advanced leadership program.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Must possess and maintain the following certifications: South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and Basic Law Enforcement and NCIC.

Must be trained and certified in CPR.

May be required to attain and maintain other certifications as related to assignment.

Special Requirements:

Must meet all promotional eligibility requirements.

Must be 21 years of age.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or have resident status.

Must be legally qualified to possess and operate a firearm.

Applicants are subject to physical agility and psychological testing.

Candidates will be subject to a background check.

Must be willing to remain on twenty-four-hour call and/or regularly works on various shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as deemed necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of law enforcement rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of specific area related to specific assignments.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting.
• Knowledge of public relations.
• Skill in analyzing and looking beyond the obvious.
• Skill in gathering information before taking action.
• Skill in using weapons.
• Skill in planning.
• Skill in using diplomacy.
• Skill in organizing.
• Skill in acting as a settling influence in a crisis.
• Skill in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculating decimals, interest, and rations, and calculating surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Skill in using diplomacy.
• Skill in scanning situations for risk factors.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in developing and delivering presentations.
• Skill in negotiating.
• Ability to make quick decisions.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Ability to build rapport.
• Ability to listen.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Ability to be control frustration.
• Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data.
• Ability to coordinate, manage, and/or correlate data.
• Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.
• Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.
• Ability to pose future scenarios and