DEPUTY POLICE COMMISSIONER (VILLAGE OF NISSEQUOGUE)            5093

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class works under the general direction of the mayor (Police Commissioner).  The incumbent is responsible for planning and directing of law enforcement of activities, and police functions in the village.  Supervision is exercised over complement of police personnel employed by the village.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Formulates, implements and directs the operational policies of the department;

            Organizes force into units to provide coverage for protection of residents, the public and property in the village;

            Maintains the discipline, morale, and fitness of the department;

            Implements a program of ongoing training of department personnel, updating of police procedures and periodic reviews of personnel performance;

            Directs the preparation of written reports, investigations of criminal activities, and reports of operational activities to the Village Board;

            Recommends the purchase of necessary supplies and equipment;

            Keeps current aid informs the department of new developments in police work by reading, conferring and attending law enforcement forums.

 

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

This position is in the exempt jurisdictional class, therefore there are no minimum qualifications.

 

 

R11/18/96

Exempt

SUFFOLK COUNTY