DEPARTMENT: Police

POSITION: Chief of Police  

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Chief law enforcement officer for the City of Algona charged with direct oversight and control of Police Department including budgets, inventory, and personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•	Assist the City Administrator with development of operational and capital budgets for department
•	Inventory control of all necessary supplies needed for operation of department
•	Hire, supervise, report, evaluate, and discipline department personnel
•	Organize and conduct training of officers
•	Development of department policies in accordance with City Council guidelines
•	Preparation of required reports and reporting forms
•	Development of patrol schedules and work assignments of patrol officers
•	Maintain accurate records on all police investigations
•	Direct all police activities including patrols, complaint intakes, and investigations
•	Perform all law enforcement functions including patrol, investigation, and interrogation
•	Maintain effective community relations
•	Development of crime prevention programs
•	Provide assistance to neighboring governments per mutual aid agreements
•	Report on departmental activities to the City Council as requested
•	Supervise all activity of Communications Center as prescribed by 28E agreement with Kossuth County
•	Serve as City representative to various related boards and commissions with all required duties there associated
•	All duties as required by City ordinances
•	Other duties as assigned by the City Administrator

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
•	Valid Iowa driver’s license
•	Able to read and comprehend operating and technical manuals
•	Able to communicate knowledge and experience in an effective manner during training
•	Experience with IBM compatible computers
•	Able to meet physical requirements of police duty
•	Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal criminal and traffic laws
•	Able to lift at least 50 pounds

ENTRY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
•	Graduate of Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
•	Certified law enforcement officer
•	Two or four year degree in law enforcement or criminal justice
•	Meet state psychiatric test standards
•	Minimum five years law enforcement experience with three years administrative experience 

WORKING CONDITIONS
•	Report to City Administrator
•	Must reside within city limits within six month of hire
•	On call at all times for back up and emergencies
•	Work flexible hours including some nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays
•	Regular interaction with abnormal human behavior
•	Duties may be hazardous and life threatening
•	Perform duties in all weather conditions
•	Bloodborne Pathogen Classification II: There may be exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.  Employee will be required to take necessary training and any required vaccinations, paid for by the City of Algona.