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Police Chief

City of Perrysburg | Perrysburg, OH

Posted Date 6/19/2025
Description

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST HAVE CURRENT OHIO PEACE OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY CERTIFICATION AND SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to plan, direct, and oversee law enforcement and related administrative operations and staff.

Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Directs, oversees, and evaluates assigned staff: directs work; oversees staff scheduling; counsels and disciplines staff, as needed; completes employee performance appraisals and recommends or approves salary increases; interviews candidates and recommends or makes hiring decisions; processes employee concerns and problems; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Directs the work of assigned staff, either personally or through subordinate supervisors: provides guidance and direction regarding City law enforcement and related administrative operations, methods, processes, policies and procedures; directs, coordinates and monitors Police Division activities; ensures activities comply with established policies and standards; and provides guidance, direction, and training regarding interpretation and enforcement of laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures.

Develops long- and short-term goals, plans, and objectives for the Police Division: evaluates performance of current City law enforcement programs, services, and plans in relation to growing needs of the City; evaluates City’s effectiveness in law enforcement service delivery; and identifies and implements needed changes, modifications and/or enhancements.

Develops, implements, and updates division policies and procedures; formulates and develops work methods and practices, policies, standard operating procedures, training programs, and general orders; monitors implementation of division rules and regulations; updates division guidelines according to federal, state, or local legislation; and oversees training programs.

Develops, defends, and administers division budget: forecasts expenditures and revenues; recommends allocations for staffing, supplies, equipment, programs, capital improvements, and other budget outlays; prepares and submits budget documentation and reports; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; and makes adjustments and changes as needed.

Ensures work activities are in compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures: ensures compliance with City policies and procedures and industry law enforcement standards; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Ensures proper enforcement of all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.

Consults with Director of Public Safety, City administration, City Council members, and other officials as needed to review department operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; reports all major incidents to Director of Public Safety; and makes presentations to City Council, as requested.

Receives and responds to requests for information, complaints, and concerns from the public, City administrators and department heads, City elected officials and constitutional officers, Director of Public Safety, and others; responds to complex questions, complaints, or requests for service; conducts and/or assigns internal investigations regarding misconduct by division personnel; resolves problems and concerns; and prepares and submits related records and reports as required.

Performs public relations duties: represents the City at various functions, boards, committees, and task forces: attends and participates in City Council meetings, board and committee meetings, ceremonies, dedications, and other events; represents the City's interests; makes speeches or presentations to schools, civic groups, and community organizations; and provides education and information to the public on laws, law enforcement, crime prevention, drug abuse, and related issues.

Responds to all major/critical incidents: performs command functions at major accidents, emergencies, and disasters until relieved by superior officer; assesses and contains scene; assigns personnel; delegates responsibilities; coordinates with and requests additional emergency personnel, other divisions, departments, outside agencies, or others as needed; and provides information to the news media.

Performs other administrative duties in support of division operations: leads and coordinates staff meetings; drafts official correspondence; generates required reports; approves all departmental training; reviews leave requests and accruals; reviews all performance ratings; participates in purchasing activities; leads accreditation processes ; and reviews/distributes case law and law enforcement best practices.

Compiles and/or monitors various administrative and/or statistical data; performs research; makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; and prepares/generates reports and maintains records.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, regulations, codes, and criminal/civil case law; maintains an awareness of new technology, products, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations and certifications; and attends workshops, seminars, and training sessions as appropriate.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: prepares, completes, receives, reviews, processes, forwards, or retains, as appropriate, various forms, reports, correspondence, daily reports, invoices and requisitions, time sheets, leave and vacation requests, training reports and certifications, investigation reports, activity reports, annual reports, grant requests and documentation, committee and council reports, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Communicates with Director of Public Safety, City administrators and elected officials, subordinates, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, receive/give advice and direction, or resolve problems.

Operates a variety of equipment and tools as necessary to complete essential functions: operates a motor vehicle; operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, database, desktop publishing, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment.

Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration, or a related field required; supplemented by seven years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement administration, to include supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific Licenses or Certifications Required: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license; must possess and maintain Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certification.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all County or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and/or theorize concerning data involving modification of existing policies, strategies and/or methods to meet unique or unusual conditions. Requires the ability to do so within the context of existing organizational theories and management principles.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a managerial capacity for a division or organizational unit; includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in critical and/or unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in critical and/or unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.

The City of Perrysburg is an equal opportunity employer.

Due to public records laws in Ohio, properly redacted application materials cannot be kept confidential.
Salary125,548.00 - 138,112.00 Annual
Field
Police

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