Under limited direction and in compliance with technical, administrative, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines, directs and oversees the day-to-day activities and operations of either the Administration or Operations functions of the agency. The Major assigned to Administration will provide oversight of the following divisions: Investigations, Training, Fiscal Management, Property Management, Special Events, Strategic Planning, and Analysis. The Major assigned to Operations will provide oversight of the following divisions: Field Operations, Traffic, Animal Control, Community Response Team, Neighborhood Engagement Team, School Resource Officers, SWAT, Crisis Negotiations, Warrants, and Chaplains. Participates in managing the development and implementation of departmental strategic goals, objectives, and priorities for assigned divisions and developing tactical objectives to reach those goals. Manages and participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of departmental strategic goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned divisions. Assures departmental compliance with state and federal laws, City ordinances, and City and department policies and procedures. Selects, trains, manages and evaluates assigned personnel. Ensures the appropriate service and staffing levels. Provides complex administrative support to the Police Chief. Conducts administrative studies and develops comprehensive programs designed to effectively correct operational deficiencies. Assists with the research, writing and development of department policies as well as other management reports. Participates in the development and administration of the department budget. Represents the Police Department to other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies and community groups. Coordinates Police Department activities with other City departments and outside agencies. Maintains ability to perform all the essential duties of the rank of Police Officer. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement. As assigned, acts as Police Chief in the absence of the Chief.

Essential Functions

% of Time

40%

30%

15%

15%

Perform other duties as assigned.

Primary Work Location: Indoors/Outdoors/Vehicle.

Protective Equipment Required: Body armor, gloves, and gas mask.

Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:

Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and hazards. Occasional outside work. Monthly exposure to wetness, humidity, noise, vibration, and physical danger. Seasonal exposure to extreme temperatures. Daily exposure to physical danger or abuse from suspects. Weekly exposure to mechanical hazards. Seasonal exposure to electrical hazards and communicable diseases.

Physical Demands:

Continuously requires vision, hearing, and talking. Frequently requires standing, reaching, fine dexterity, handling, walking, using foot controls, balancing, carrying, bending, and sitting. Occasionally requires crouching, kneeling, twisting, lifting, and pushing/pulling. Medium strength demands include lifting 30-50 pounds infrequently and 10-25 pounds occasionally. Must be capable of carrying all police uniform equipment, up to 30 pounds, constantly.

Mental Demands:

Frequently requires time pressures, emergency situations, frequent change of tasks, irregular schedule/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment. Occasionally requires tedious or exacting work.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.