Job Information
City of Lincoln Chief of Police in Bismarck, North Dakota
[[JOB POSTING [[CITY OF LINCOLN [**[POLICE CHIEF
[[The City of Lincoln, North Dakota, is seeking applicants for the position of Police Chief to provide leadership and oversight of its police department. The Police Chief oversees all operations of the Police Department. The Police Chief is responsible for the supervision of all patrol officers and other departmental staff to ensure that the laws and ordinances are enforced. ]{arial=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{arial=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{arial=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{arial=""}**]{new="" roman="" times=""}
- The work consists of varied administrative, managerial, supervisory, and law enforcement duties. The broad range of decision-making activities required contributes to the complexity of the work.
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``` - The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, and manage the overall provision of police services to the citizens of the city. Successful performance helps ensure the safety of life and property and results in the enforcement of local, state and federal laws.
[[Duties will include but are not limited to the following: ]{arial=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}
- Supervision
- Develops and maintains Police Department personnel. Participates in recruitment and hiring. Appoints, supervises, provides for training and development, and ensures accountability of department personnel. Ensures compliance with the City of Lincoln department policies, and local, State and Federal laws and regulations.
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``` 2. Administers disciplinary action according to established procedures.
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``` 3. Administrative Tasks - Plans, organizes, and directs all aspects of departmental operations including personnel, budgeting, general administration, and capital needs assessment. Develops, recommends and implements policies and procedures in accordance with departmental needs and City of Lincoln directives.
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``` 4. Communication - Communicates information effectively while transmitting it on the radio, over the phone, in writing, or in person.
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``` 5. Dealing with Highly Stressful and Potentially Dangerous Situations - Exercises sound judgment in dealing with critical situations. Maintains calm in highly stressful or dangerous situations. Provides appropriate leadership to the department and the public.
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``` 6. Performs related duties.
[[Skills, qualities and experience required: ]{arial=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of modern law enforcement.
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``` 2. Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances and of the limitations on police authority.
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``` 3. Ability to plan, coordinate, assign and supervise the work of subordinates engaged in a variety of tasks.
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``` 4. Ability to effectively present information relating to departmental activities.
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``` 5. Ability to work effectively with other officials, employees, and the general public.
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