POLICE CHIEF HUMAN SERVICES

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

Under direction of the Deputy Commissioner or other supervisory official in the Department of Human Services, is responsible for directing the department-wide police and security force and activities which are managed on a regional basis; does related work as required.

Examples of work

Oversees all functions, measures, and responsibilities which pertain to overall policies and security operations, management, and administration to provide an effective, coordinated, and disciplined police program. Develops police and security rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and directs their implementation and interpretation. Takes the lead in planning and outlining steps for the overall department policies, activities, work, goals, and objectives and directs the interpretation of such plans and related time frames into department and regional operations. Performs analysis of police and security problems which are intrinsic to a large, multifaceted human services organization involving residential care and takes corrective action as necessary. Directs and performs evaluations of available funds, personnel, operations, equipment, and supplies to ensure their most effective utilization and to determine areas of need. Directs and supervises the activities of the Regional Police Commanders and other subordinates, assigns work, provides needed advice and guidance, and recommends the effective hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and disciplining of employees. Oversees the work operations, functional programs, and internal organization of the Department of Human Services police force and evaluates all work, programs, and activities to ensure that proper procedures are followed, that standards of performance are maintained, and that desired police objectives are achieved. Investigates and directs the investigation of complaints, situations, and issues which confront overall department police and security operations and ensures the development of suitable plans for their effective and timely resolution. Develops, maintains, and ensures the effective conduct of liaison activities by police force staff with pertinent authorities, civic groups, and other agencies. Presents detailed testimony at hearings and at court which pertain to police and security activities, responsibilities, and internal operations. Directs the continuous inspection of police personnel, equipment, and facilities, and those locations where security is provided. Provides technical assistance to department management from a police/security perspective in planning for new and/or expanded programs, services, and facilities. Directs the preparation of police and security reports and correspondence. Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. 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.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants may be required to pass a medical examination given by the Appointing Authority prior to appointment. Appointees must have satisfactorily completed an accredited police training course approved by the Police Training Commission. Appointees will be required to be free of any disqualifications for appointment as a Police Officer per NJSA 2C: et seq. and NJSA 30:4-14.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures which are significant from a security standpoint and pertain to overall police operations in a large human services organization and particularly in the area of mental health and mental retardation. Knowledge of the organization, facilities, programs, operations, goals, and objectives of the Department of Human Services after a period of training. Knowledge of the responsibilities and activities which are required to develop and maintain an effective police and security program for a large human services organization which contains residential facilities. Knowledge of the problems, issues, and situations encountered in directing the department's police force activities. Knowledge of the policies and procedures required in directing the police force's internal organization and work programs. Knowledge of the methods used in providing proper police/security information, services, and protection. Knowledge of the resources, equipment, and supplies useful in or vital to police and security operations. Ability to direct department-wide police and security operations, programs, and administration. Ability to analyze and interpret the laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures and to apply them to overall police and security activities and to specific situations and cases. Ability to develop and direct the implementation of police force rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to perform analysis and investigations of police and security problems, programs, and internal operations and to provide suitable recommendations and/or corrective actions. Ability to direct and perform evaluations of available resources, funds, and personnel and to direct their effective utilization. Ability to assign and evaluate department-wide police work, to ensure that proper procedures are adhered to, that standards of performance and conduct are maintained, that equipment is kept in proper working condition, and that objectives are achieved. Ability to direct the investigation and resolution of complaints, situations, and issues. Ability to take and maintain a firm stand during controversies and differences of opinion. Ability to prepare and present testimony on department-wide police activities and internal operations. Ability to promote, direct, ensure conduct, and establish effective and cooperative relationships with pertinent authorities, civic groups, and other agencies. Ability to organize police work and operations to provide needed services and protection. Ability to provide technical assistance to department management as well as to the Regional Police Commanders and staff regarding police and security activities, responsibilities, and plans. Ability to direct the preparation of police and security reports and correspondence. Ability to direct the establishment and maintenance of essential police records and files. Ability to learn 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, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the 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 definition and 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. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Nine (9) years of professional fulltime police experience in a law enforcement agency, five (5) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional supervisory experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions. Appointees to this position must successfully qualify semi-annually in the use of firearms.