Police Chief

Plan, organize, and direct the work of the Police Department. Provide functional supervision to the Lieutenant, Sergeants and Administrative Support staff; provide administrative supervision of sworn Police Officers, Investigative Staff and School Crossing Guards. Create a robust culture of inclusivity and service to the community in alignment with the vision, goals and priorities of the Village Board and community. Prepare and administer annual budget, oversee purchasing. Recommend public policy, service levels and ordinances to the Village Board. Establish and oversee the training of staff on internal rules, policies, procedures and performance standards. Recommend selection of sworn employees to the Police and Fire Commission and work with PFC on disciplinary matters such as termination, suspension and demotion. Lead the hiring, development, and retention of a talented, diverse and culturally aware workforce. Participate in collective bargaining negotiations with represented employees. Direct the maintenance of appropriate records and the preparation of required reports. Ensure that local ordinances, traffic safety regulations, state and federal laws are enforced. Research and interpret the effect of new or proposed laws on the department and the community. Lead exemplary community policing practices that grow and enhance the reputation of the community as a safe, respectful and welcoming place for everyone to live, work and learn. Promote and support citizen community engagement and build trust and respect through transparency. Proactively engage, partner and collaborate with community leaders, social service providers, neighborhoods and citizen volunteers to identify systemic crime problems, and partner with appropriate groups to address those problems. Supervise crime scenes, provide backup to officers and advise and assist in non-routine investigations. Maintain communication and share information with other law enforcement agencies. Confer with Village Attorney and District Attorney on disposition of cases, including Dane County Restorative Court. Process and investigate citizen inquiries or complaints. Assist in establishing emergency preparedness policies and procedures and direct operations during an emergency. Represent the department on matters relating to inter-departmental, inter-agency and mutual aid coordination including Capital Area Police Mutual Aid Response (CAPMAR). Represent the department regarding police services in front of all applicable boards, commissions, committees, and the media. Perform other duties as required.