POLICE CHIEF POSITION

The Village of Hesperia is seeking applicants to fill the Chief of Police position. A competitive salary and benefit package is offered. Cover page and resume must be received by 5:00pm, February 18, 2010 and shall be e-mailed to hespvillage@verizon.net, subject line: Police Chief position. This is an appointed position by the Village Council starting April 1, 2010. Applicants must reside within 25 miles from Hesperia Village limits. Job description is posted below.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
Responsible for the planning, directing, and supervising the work of the Police Department. Interpretive judgment in variation from established procedures and standards may be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Included are such abilities to investigate, interrogate, evaluate, and document evidence in accidents, crimes, and other incidents within the police department operations. Must be able to perform those mental and physical duties normally associated with law enforcement work, in general shall meet the physical and mental requirements of the Michigan Law Enforcement Academy. Applicant must have an appropriate valid Michigan Operator's License.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:
Plans and directs the maintenance of law and order, the protection of life and property, the regulation of traffic, the apprehension, arrest, and detection of law violators, and the maintenance of police records; determines departmental policies and major procedures; identifies law enforcement needs and problems in the community and determines revised policies and corrective action; establishes department goals and objectives, defines alternatives, chooses course of action and monitors achievement; coordinates departmental functions, activities and objectives with other local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies:

Recommends and assists in the development of ordinances regarding public safety; prepares, recommends, and administers department budget; determines training needs and directs the implementation of the training program and evaluates the impact of training; investigates complaints against the department and its personnel; screen applicants, recommends the hiring of, evaluates performance, and administers the discipline of department personnel; may assist in the selection processes of sworn officers; meets the same physical and professional standards of the police officer; performs other related duties and will need to attend minimum of one Village Council Meeting per month.

Initiates plans, develops and implements records and report systems reflecting daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports; directs preparation of reports on crime and traffic incidents; has access to and possesses information restricted to specific persons; supervises equipment requiring accountability; is responsible for funds of a moderate amount; contacts with fellow employees, the public and other agencies is frequent and involves communication of complex information; responsible for department community outreach and community liaison with school, recreation district, emergency response agency, Village Council, and other community groups; work requires occasional contact with unpredictable and uncontrollable physical conditions requiring care and use of proper personal safety equipment and procedures to prevent injury.

SUPERVISION: Responsible for departmental supervision of all employees.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Police Training and Licensing Examination per Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Certification (MCOLES)
Must be a high school graduate or its equivalent
Two years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience is preferred, including two years in a supervisory capacity desired
Compliance with the MCOLES Active Duty Firearm Standard
Must have valid Michigan Operator's License
Must possess a basic first aid card
Must possess a current infant, child and adult cpr card

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Maintains and applies a thorough knowledge of current and new principles and practices of police administration and law enforcement;
Develops and presents effective oral and written communications;
Maintains and exhibits discretion and integrity at all times when handling confidential data;
Maintains and applies thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances which are enforced by the department;
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, other criminal justice agencies, officials, and the public;
Develops and implements effective policies and training programs;
Performs other duties that may be necessary to fulfill the assignments normally related to law enforcement.

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR (expected of Police Chief position)
Candidate must be willing to assume duties of Zoning Administrator; will accept minimal training in said subject; shall enforce Village zoning ordinances; annual stipend paid

Police Chief Benefits:
Family Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield; current plan has no costs to staff
Pension plan at Village contribution of 7% of gross wages with ability to personally contribute
Vacation and Sick Pay

The Village of Hesperia is an EOE and Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.