POLICE CHIEF (TOWNS &
VILLAGES) – TYPE A 5030
POLICE
CHIEF (TOWNS & VILLAGES) – TYPE B 5031
POLICE CHIEF (TOWNS & VILLAGES) – TYPE C 5032
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF
THE CLASS
An employee in this class
works under the general direction of a town or village board. The incumbent is responsible for the planning
and directing of law enforcement activities, and all police functions in a town
or village. Responsibility is included
for the thorough training of recruits, and the maintenance of standards
throughout the department. Police Department classification types (A , B and C,
with C being the largest) are based on the number of officers employed by a
police agency and the supervisory levels used by the police agency. Supervision is exercised over a staff of
police officers, police sergeants, police lieutenants and civilian
employees. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Directs the operations, procedures and policies of
the Police Department;
Organizes force into units to handle different kinds
of work, and issues working orders for the department;
Maintains the discipline and morale of the
department;
Directs the preparation of written reports; reviews
reports of officers;
Coordinates the police function with other enforcement
agencies such as Suffolk County Police Department, New York State Police and
the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
Directs the investigation of major criminal offenses;
Insures that recruits and regular officers receive
adequate training in police methods and procedures;
Recommends the purchase of necessary supplies and
equipment;
Delivers talks on safety and other law enforcement
problems;
Keeps current and informs the department of new
developments in police work by reading, conferring and attending meetings.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of
police administration and police methods; comprehensive knowledge of
controlling laws and ordinances; good knowledge of scientific methods of
criminal detection and criminal identification; ability to lead and direct the
activities of police officers, police sergeants, police lieutenants and
civilian employees; ability to interpret the work of the police department, and
to maintain cooperative relationships with other town officials and the general
public; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN-COMPETITIVE:
Graduation
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY
State with a Bachelor's Degree, and ten (10) years of experience as a police
officer in New York State. At least two (2) years of experience must be at an
administrative level with responsibility for policy and procedural review, and personnel
functions including contract negotiations, internal investigations, employee
discipline, and training.
PROMOTIONAL:
Four (4) years of permanent competitive status as a
Police Officer, or Police Officer (Spanish Speaking); or,
Three (3) years of permanent competitive status as
Sergeant (Police:Towns & Villages); or,
Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a
Lieutenant, (Police:Towns & Villages); or,
Six (6) months of permanent competitive status as a
Captain (Police: Towns & Villages).
NOTE: Promotional eligibility will vary by jurisdiction. See examination announcement for current
qualifications.
R 1/17/2023
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive