DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF

Code: 01517 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Assists the police chief in management and discipline of a county or municipal police department; does other related duties.

Examples of work

• May assist in the analyses of county or municipal police problems and helps formulate police rules/regulations.
• May assist in planning county or municipal police work so as to make the best use of available funds, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Gives assignments/instructions to subordinate members of the police department, provides them with needed advice/assistance when difficult/unusual problems arise, and checks their work to see that proper procedures are followed, that reasonable standards of workmanship, conduct, and output are maintained, and that desired police objectives are achieved.
• Sees that communication facilities are properly used.
• Takes the lead in establishing/maintaining helpful, cooperative relations with civic, recreation, and business organizations, school/court officers, recreation and other groups, police authorities in other jurisdictions, and others interested in maintenance of law and order.
• Provides police protection/assistance to gatherings, children and other pedestrians in crossing streets those engaged in extinguishing fires, those handling large sums of money and other valuables in transit, and to vacant/unused dwellings and business properties.
• Makes provision for police assistance at the time and places where traffic is heavy.
• Directs detection/apprehension of lawbreakers, preparation of charges against them, and collection and presentation of evidence of their misdeeds.
• Supervises investigation and disposal of complaints.
• Gives testimony in court.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of reports.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of police records and files.
• Acts as the police chief in his/her absence.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from High School, Vocational High School, or possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate.

Experience

Four (4) years of supervisory police experience providing assistance and protection of persons, safeguarding of property, observance of the law, and apprehension of lawbreakers.

<b>AGE:</b>

Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

<b>SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:</b>

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of laws/ordinances which are significant from the police point of view.
• Knowledge of problems/procedures involved in working out the internal organization and formulating rules/regulations for the police department.
• Knowledge of methods used in providing citizens and others with proper police information, service, and protection.
• Knowledge of devices used in getting people individually and in groups to conform to legal and social requirements.
• Knowledge of types of police communication that are useful/feasible in the police department.
• Knowledge of methods of detecting, apprehending, placing charges against, safeguarding, and prosecuting lawbreakers.
• Knowledge of methods used in providing police protection at places and times when needed.
• Knowledge of measures used in dealing with juveniles in such a manner as to enlist their support and minimize the types of behavior that lead to juvenile delinquency.
• Ability to analyze/interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures and to apply them to specific situations/cases.
• Ability to organize police work in such a manner as to provide services and protection.
• Ability to formulate police rules and regulations.
• Ability to obtain and make effective use of funds, personnel, equipment, and quarters.
• Ability to give assignments/instructions to members of the police department, provide them with needed advice/assistance when difficult/unusual problems arise, and check their work to see that proper procedures are followed, that reasonable standards of workmanship, conduct, and output are maintained, and that desired police objectives are achieved.
• Ability to assist the chief in establishing/maintaining helpful, cooperative relationships with individuals and groups interested in maintenance of law and order.
• Ability to see that members of the force treat citizens and others with uniform courtesy/consideration and provide them with proper information and police services.
• Ability to provide police officers direction/assistance necessary to ensure orderly handling of traffic.
• Ability to supervise activities necessary in keeping good order at places where people assemble in large numbers.
• Ability to see that children are provided with assistance/protection they need.
• Ability to take and maintain a firm/correct stand when controversies and differences of opinion arise.
• Ability to prepare and supervise preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.
• Ability to direct establishment and maintenance of police records and files.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Appointees to this position must successfully qualify semi-annually in the use of firearms.

<b>CITIZENSHIP:</b>

Appointee must be a citizen of the United States.

<b>MEDICAL EXAMINATION:</b>

After conditional appointment, appointees will be required to pass a thorough medical/psychiatric examination to be administered by the appointing authority. Any psychological, medical, or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of duties of the position, cause the appointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or others, or become aggravated as a result of performance of these duties, will be cause for rejection.