Job Description:

• 1) Directs and coordinates activities of members of police force assigned to precinct or patrol division: Conducts roll call of officers at beginning and end of tour of duty.

• 2) Explains general orders, special messages, and decisions of POLICE CHIEF to subordinates.

• 3) Assigns force members to designated posts.

• 4) Informs members of command of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.

• 5) Submits report on condition of precinct or police station house and equipment and on daily precinct or patrol activities to superiors.

• 6) Investigates charges of inefficiency or neglect of duty against force members and files charges based on evidence.

• 7) Recommends merit awards for subordinates.

• 8) Investigates charges filed against private citizens by complainants before issuing arrest orders.

• 9) Reads and forwards reports of subordinates to POLICE CHIEF.

• 10) May review activity reports prepared by police personnel for quantity and quality of work performance.

• 11) May read and answer police correspondence.

• 12) May write and submit police press releases to media.

• 13) May issue city permits signed by POLICE CHIEF for parades, street vendors and petitioners.

• 14) May assign and work with ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to prepare budget of department.

• 15) May be designated according to assignment as Chief, Airport Safety And Security; Police Lieutenant, Precinct; Police Sergeant, Precinct II.