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Job Code: 87125
FLSA Status: This position is typically exempt.
Prepared By: NAU Human Resources Department
Revision Date: 06-24-03
SUMMARY:
A Police Commander is responsible for the planning, supervision, day-to-day activities, special operations, and personnel of his/her assigned division.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
A Police Commander provides highly complex staff assistance to the Chief of Police. Work requires considerable judgement in the interpretation and application of rules, regulations, laws and ordinances. Considerable latitude is permitted for independent action within the framework of department and division policies. Assumes the responsibilities of the Chief of Police in his/her absence. A Police Commander reports to and receives general direction from the Chief of Police.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in maintaining the Police Department's CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) accreditation.
- Assists in ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the Arizona Peace Officers' Standards and Training Board (AZPOST).
- Develops, implements, and evaluates major programs and/or projects; conducts research and prepares reports pertinent to these programs and/or projects.
- Coordinates and supervises special activities or events on campus requiring additional police services and/or contact with outside law enforcement agencies.
- Assists in the management of the department's budget by actively monitoring and maintaining personnel, equipment, and operating expenditures within established limits; develops budget projections as input to the annual budget process.
- Assists in the development and implementation of new or revised departmental policies and procedures; informs members of the requirements and implications of these changes as well as the implications of new and amended federal, state, or local laws and/or university policies.
- Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel by reviewing results achieved and ensuring conformance to standards.
- Reviews documentation and reports generated by staff for timeliness, completeness, and accuracy.
- Investigates complaints against staff, if necessary recommends corrective action to be taken.
- Identifies and attends to the training and professional career development needs of assigned personnel. Ensures information and/or instruction is provided as necessary regarding new law enforcement trends and/or techniques.
- Assists in maintaining positive relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies; represents the department on a variety of work groups, committees, and boards.
- Performs the duties of a police officer when circumstances require; demonstrates associated competencies.
- Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.
- Ensures timely and responsive action to the safety and security needs of the campus community.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge and experience in the application of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of police programs, policies, and operational needs.
- Knowledge of principles, procedures, and methods used in modern policing.
- Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws and ordinances.
- Capable of using available state-of-the-art technology affecting law enforcement activities and skill in producing and utilizing management reports.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the activities of commissioned and non-commissioned personnel in a fair and respectful manner.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex police problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of established goals.
- Ability to analyze and modify police service delivery modes in order to enhance effectiveness while maintaining efficiency.
- Ability to recruit, supervise, train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the community, supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Business or Public Administration, or a related field, six years of varied assignments as a State certified peace officer to include a minimum of three years of police supervisory experience; OR
- An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge skills, and abilities have been achieved.
- Possess a current AZPOST peace officer certification; OR
- Possess an equivalent out-of-state peace officer certification; must obtain an AZPOST peace officer certification within sixty (60) days of hire date.
- Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Type D driver's license upon employment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of advanced courses in law enforcement supervision and management.
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