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Job Description

POLICE COMMANDER

JOB CODE 62240

Effective Date:	04/94A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to command and administer a precinct or bureau within the Police Department. When assigned as duty commander, or in the absence of superior officer, incumbents of this class command the Police Department during major events or emergencies. Although largely administrative in nature, certain assignments require extreme physical exertion. Supervision is exercised over subordinate sworn officers and civilians. A Police Commander serves under the direct or general supervision of an Assistant Chief or the Police Chief, dependent upon assignment. Performance is evaluated on the basis of results obtained. Duty hours of this class vary significantly due to the requirement for 24 hour availability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, directs, administers and coordinates personnel and resources to provide service;
• Supervises sworn and non-sworn police staff;
• LDevelops specialized plans and performs research on projects assigned;
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of necessary reports and records;
• Prepares and administers operating and capital improvement budgets;
• Establishes direct liaison with members of the community for the purposes of improving police service and improving department community communications;
• Represents the department in various community activities and makes public presentations to groups;
• Enforces department rules and regulations;
• Assigns priorities to unit mission;
• Coordinates activities with other sections, divisions, and agencies;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Police administration theories and practices.
• Principles and practices of supervision and personnel administration.
• Finance, Budgeting, Planning and Labor Relations theory and practices.
• General social problems and cultural diversity of citizenry.
• Police methods, practices and procedures.
• Federal, State and City criminal and traffic laws and related court decisions, department policies, General Orders and Operation Orders, Police Management Regulations, City of Phoenix Management Procedures, Administrative Regulations, Memorandum of Understand- ing and Personnel Rules/Policies.
• Management and organization theories and practices.

Ability to:

• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Work cooperatively, courteously, but firmly with all segments of the public.
• Recognize and control sources of personal stress in order to effectively perform class requirements.
• Communicate in the English language by phone, police radio system or in person in a group or one-to-one setting.
• Evaluate a situation, make effective decisions under pressure, and take appropriate action.
• Produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction.
• Observe or monitor objects or people's behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards and accurately recall details.
• Comprehend and make inferences from material written in the English language.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees.
• Maintain moral integrity.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
• Maintain acceptable level of physical fitness to meet department standards.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions dependent upon shift, work location, or assignment.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Three years of experience as a Police Lieutenant with the City of Phoenix, supplemented by an accredited bachelor's degree in a job relevant field.