Job: Chief of Police
| Job Type | Rome Police Department |
| Salary | $85,000 - $115,000 |
| Government | City of Rome |
| Published | 12/23/2015 |
| Closes | 01/31/2016 |
Please be sure to include a cover letter and resume with your application.
General Description:
The Chief of Police serves as the chief law enforcement officer for the City of Rome. The Chief answers directly to the City Manager and receives administrative direction from the City Manager. The Chief is responsible for the effective management of the Police Department and is charged with coordinating and directing the operations with direct oversight and control of the Rome Police Department including budgets, inventory, and management of personnel. Directs operations of the department to ensure the safety and protection of human life and property. Develops and implements short and long range goals for the department and establishes priorities and deadlines. Responsible for the overall fiscal management of the agency. Develops the annual budget based upon a detailed analysis of projected needs and resources, and monitors expenditures under the current budget. Participates in meeting with the Public Safety Committee and organizations such as neighborhood groups pertaining to police business. Reviews and approves applications for beer, wine, and liquor licenses; taxi permits; alcohol I.D. cards; etc. Ensures the proper allocation of personnel and other resources. Supervise, train, direct, counsel, evaluate, and discipline subordinates. Routinely participates in the hiring of staff; reviews and acts on various personnel actions including promotions, demotions, transfers, suspensions, and others. Assists local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in coordination of apprehension and detention of persons wanted for law violations. Serves as the chief ambassador of the Rome Police Department by promoting community awareness of the law enforcement function by making presentations to various civic, residential, and business groups, and by responding to requests for interviews by the media. Essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as assigned. FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Experience Requirements:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of police administration; and of federal, state, and local criminal and civil law and city ordinances.
Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of theories and techniques used in the field of law enforcement.
Knowledge of the budgeting process.
Skill in planning, organizing, analyzing and solving problems, and decision making.
Excellent skills in verbal and written communication; and in public relations.
Minimum Requirements:
Baccalaureate degree in Law Enforcement, Police Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field. A minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible administrative and managerial experience including five (5) years of administrative and supervisory experience.
FBI National Academy or Southern Police Institute of Police Administration graduate preferred.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the sub-units in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three (3) to five (5) years of related experience.
Must possess and maintain current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer Standards and Training Act.
Must already possess or obtain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100 and 700 within three (3) months of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s license.
Residency within Rome-Floyd County required within one (1) year of hire date, residency within the City of Rome highly preferred.