Police Administration Director Jobs

Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, project implementation, and evaluation.
Knowledge of principles and procedures utilized in the preparation, implementation, and management of a departmental budget.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures utilized in the procurement of Departmental supplies and equipment.
Knowledge of principles and practices of work organization, staff supervision, training, professional development, and work review and evaluation.
Knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, and techniques related to records retention, sunshine laws, public safety dispatch, and volunteerism.
Knowledge of the Rules of Evidence regarding search and seizure and the preservation of evidence.
Knowledge of courtroom procedures and techniques for testifying as related to police support functions.
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and court decisions; knowledge of safety practices and equipment usage related to police support services work.
Knowledge of computer applications, including but not limited to word processing, law enforcement records management, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD/RMS), Smartsheet, database applications, spreadsheet applications, presentation applications, etc.
Knowledge of techniques for handling and solving problems presented by a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often when such communications may occur in stressful or confrontational environments.
Knowledge of city and Departmental personnel policies.
Skill in planning, scheduling, assigning, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating that work of assigned staff; prioritizing and coordinating work; meeting goals within a prescribed timeline identifying and making appropriate decisions; training staff inworking procedures and providing for their professional development.
Skill in performing Departmental administrative duties, such as budget development and administration as well as non-sworn policy and procedure development.
Skill in interpreting, applying, and explaining complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances; remaining abreast of new developments in the law pertaining to law enforcement; learning general orders and procedures related to police record keeping and dissemination of information.
Skill in preparing clear, accurate, concise, and grammatically correct reports, records, and other written materials; identifying and being cogently responsive to community issues, concerns, and needs.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered during work.
Skill in effectively communicating with officials, coworkers, supervisors, representatives of both public and private organizations, and the general public
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Police Chief assigns work in terms of division goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of division activities.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include City of Savannah policies and procedures and federal and state guidelines related to benefits. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops division guidelines.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied supervisory and administrative duties. Strict regulations and laws contribute to the complexity of the position.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to administer the operations of the civilian operations in the Department. Successful performance in this position results in the efficiency and effectiveness of department operations.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other City employees, department heads and bureau chiefs, attorneys, job applicants, vendors, and members of the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, motivate personnel, provide services, resolve problems, justify decisions, and negotiate and settle matters.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office.