026-05 - Ordinance - Amending Section 2.16.030 Positions DesignatedNOTICE OF CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
ORDINANCE
The following is a summary of an Ordinance approved by the Port Orchard City Council at their regular
Council meeting held December 12, 2005.
ORDINANCE NO. 026-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 2.16.030 TO PROVIDE FOR THE POSITION
OF POLICE COMMANDER AND ESTABLISHING A JOB
DESCRIPTION AND WAGE RATE
Copies of Ordinance No. 026-05 are available for review at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Port
Orchard. Upon written request a statement of the full text of the Ordinance will be mailed to any
interested person without charge. Thirty days after publication, copies of Ordinance No. 026-05 will be
provided at a nominal charge.
City of Port Orchard
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Michelle Merlino
Deputy Clerk
Publish. Port Orchard Independent
December 21, 2005
Kitsaplegals@soundpublishing.com
ORDINANCE NO. 026-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.16.030
TO PROVIDE FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE COMMANDER AND
ESTABLISHING A JOB DESCRIPTION AND WAGE RATE
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that there is a need to reorganize the police
department in order to provide better service to its citizens and better supervision within the
department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the establishment of a police commander
position within the police department to serve as the mid -level manager of police operations; and
WHEREAS, it is the City Council's desire that the position of police commander shall
be civil service and FLSA exempt and that the salary and duties of the position shall be as set forth
in the job description attached hereto as Exhibit A; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
follows:
SECTION 1. Port Orchard Municipal Code section 2.16.030 Is amended to read as
2.16.030 Positions Designated
The following full commission positions within the police department
are established: chief of police, police commander, sergeant, police
officer.
SECTION 2. Effective January 1, 2006, the duties of the position of police
commander shall be as set forth in the job description attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. Effective January 1, 2006, the wage rate for the position of police
commander shall be $34.09 per hour.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
posting and publication as required by law. A summary of this Ordinance may be published in lieu
of the entire ordinance, as authorized by State Law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 1:' day of December 2005.
KIM E. ABEL, MAYOR
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Sponsored by:
n Clauson, Councilman
Job Title: Police Commander
IFLSA: Exempt
Civil Service: Not Included
Department: Police Department
Reports To: Police Chief
The position of Police Commander is a full-time management position. This position is appointed
by the Police Chief.
The primary function of the Police Commander is to protect lives and property within the City of
Port Orchard by performing work directly related to the management and general operations of
the Police Department. The incumbent is the assistant manager of all police operations and is
primarily responsible for formulating, establishing and implementing policies, assisting with the
management of finances, and coordinating the use of all available resources in a manner that
provides stability to the Department and thus protection to the citizens and property it serves.
Incumbent performs specialized work directly related to the management and general operations
of the Police Department, which requires the ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative
and discretion based upon knowledge of the laws of the State of Washington, as well as
administrative and legislative policies and ordinances of the City of Port Orchard. The Police
Commander also undertakes major assignments, including short and long term projects, and
accepts additional responsibilities as directed by the Chief of Police, The work performed by the
Incumbent will affect the operation of the Police Department to a substantial degree and will
require the Incumbent to exercise his/her discretion and independent judgment.
The Police Commander supervises all of the police sergeants and records/evidence manager. The
Police Commander answers directly to the Chief of Police.
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Job Duties algid IFte�nonsi9�illities
The job duties and responsibilities represented in this job description are not exclusive and do not
imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee occupying the position will
be required to follow any other job -related instructions and to perform any other job -related
duties requested by the Chief of Police.
• Assists in the planning and direction of the Port Orchard Police Department.
Assists with the development of the annual budget proposal and controls budgeted
expenses.
• Prepares and reviews operational and administrative reports for the Chief of Police.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of Police Department programs, ensuring
that all equipment necessary to the successful functioning of such programs is available to
appropriate personnel.
® Develops, formulates, and implements Police Department policies, procedures, and
operating practices, revising, amending, and interpreting as necessary.
• Has significant responsibility, within delegated authority, to train and discipline Police
Department personnel in accordance with department policy.
• Assures the safety of Police Department personnel.
• Performs performance appraisals of subordinate personnel.
• Supervises criminal investigations as needed.
• Ensures compliance with established policies regarding the legal rights of the accused.
• Operates a motor vehicle in all environmental conditions and, on occasion, operates the
vehicle at high speeds and in congested traffic situations.
• Supervises the maintenance of records regarding arrests, investigations, and other police
matters.
• Supervises the maintenance of evidence.
+ Attends City Council meetings in the police chiefs absence and other evening meetings as
required
+ Participates in administrative staff meetings.
• Represents the Chief of Police before various agencies, boards, commissions and
community groups as requested.
• Attends various public functions and speaking functions on behalf of the Police
Department (for example, City Council meetings, legal actions involving the Department).
• Manages the purchasing and supply operations of the Police Department.
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Responsible for the efficient and proper scheduling of Department personnel.
• Directly supervises the position of police sergeant and their related duties.
Directly supervises the position of records/evidence manager and his/her related duties.
• Ensures that all employees comply with required training. Manage the training function of
the department to ensure that adequate and efficient training is provided to all
department staff.
• Responsible for seeking grants on behalf of the Police Department and for administration
of those grants for which the Department receives.
• Responsible for day to day supervision of Department employees in the absence of their
immediate supervisor.
• Manages and directs all special events requiring police service within the City as needed.
• Serves as the Police Department's public information officer and media relations officer
developing a positive relationship with the local and regional media and routinely providing
press releases and incident investigation information to these groups.
• Responsible for processing public disclosure requests.
• Serves as the incident commander at emergencies within the City or where City
representation is required, as requested by the Chief of Police.
• Serves as the incident commander within the City's Emergency Operations Center as
requested by the Chief of Police.
• Maintains liaison with other departments and agencies
• Assures all police officers are qualified and obtain any certifications required by local, state
or federal law.
• Coordinates and manages various operational units of the Police Department
Knowledg2, Skills and Abilities
The requirements set forth below are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills
and abilities to perform this job successfully. The incumbent will possess the abilities and
aptitudes to perform each item set forth below proficiently.
• Experience in personnel management and supervision.
• Excellent motivational skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public using tact and diplomacy.
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® Knowledge of technical and administrative aspects of crime prevention and community
policing.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement
functions.
Experience in various fiscal duties such as budgeting, purchasing, and accounting.
Advanced studies in police administration at the college level.
o Management training as provided by advanced education and law enforcement continuing
education.
6 Proficient in use of firearms and related police equipment and tools.
0 Ability to make split-second decisions to ensure the well being of the public, the
Department, and subordinate personnel.
® Ability and willingness to maintain strict confidentiality.
Working Conditions
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. While the position of Police Commander is not
subject to routine shift rotation, incumbent is subject to be called to duty after normally scheduled
work hours or on regularly scheduled days off and may be required to provide supervision and
shift coverage to all three shifts. Attendance at evening meetings and/or other off -duty time
events will be required.
The Police Commander may occasionally encounter hazards arising from contact with violent
individuals. In addition, in the course of performing his/her duties, the Police Commander may
occasionally be exposed to biohazardous materials (i.e., bloodborne pathogens) or hazardous
materials released at an emergency scene (Le., chemical spills, gasoline spills, etc.). Continuous
attention to safe working and operating procedures is required.
The individual serving in this capacity may occasionally be required to use a firearm, or may be
required to utilize specialized protective equipment (i.e., body armor) or generalized protective
equipment (i.e., rubber or plastic gloves).
Contacts and Relatiionship
The Police Commander has contact with numerous state, county and municipal government
officials, members of other police departments, and with civilian vendors and consultants
conducting business with the Police Department. This individual has frequent contact with office
personnel, field personnel, the City's attorney, and customers. The contacts involve a wide
variety and range of purpose, including the need to provide or collect information, coordinate
projects or activities, and to solve or negotiate solutions to problems. Communication may be
either by telephone, in person, or through written communication.
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Physical Requirements
The Police Commander must have the physical ability to perform the full range of duties of a
commissioned police officer. The employee may encounter emergency situations that require
rapid evacuation of an area in order to avoid personal injury or to provide assistance to another
individual, and must therefore have the physical ability to walk and run. He/she must have the
dexterity to manipulate standard police related equipment. The employee must have the ability
to conduct coherent voice communication in person as well as via portable radio and telephone.
Other requirements include:
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, two-way radio (including from field situations), and to
effectively operate radar equipment, breathalyzer, etc.;
• Ability to read, understand and interpret ordinances, laws, and other operating procedures
and to communicate orally and in writing;
• Overall stamina and ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity;
• Vision sufficient to perform all duties (corrective tenses may be utilized);
• Ability to hear alarms and audibly identify the presence of a danger or hazard;
• Participate in an annual physical assessment with other required employees; and
• Maintain all skills required to meet state law enforcement certification.
Recruatana Requirements....
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or
management related field and minimum 5 years at the rank of sergeant or above in a
state, county, or municipal civil law enforcement agency; or minimum 90 credit hours from
an accredited college or university and minimum 8 years at the rank of sergeant or above
in a state, county, or municipal civil law enforcement agency.
• Ongoing education in law enforcement procedures.
• Training in the use of assorted job -related equipment, including breathalyzer and radar
devices.
Proficiency in the use of weapons and self-defense tools.
• Completion of Washington State Basic Training Academy or equivalent.
= Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Executive -Management Career -
Level Certification (or ability to obtain within 2 years from date of appointment).
• Successful completion of FBI Law Enforcement Command College (or ability to obtain
within 3 years from date of appointment).
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• All city employees must successfully pass pre -employment Drug Testing as prescribed by
the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.
• Pass thorough background investigation including medical and polygraph examination.
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Experience and Training
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or management
related field and minimum 5 years at the rank of sergeant or above in a state, county, or
municipal civil law enforcement agency; or minimum 90 credit hours from an accredited college or
university and minimum 8 years at the rank of sergeant or above in a state, county, or municipal
civil law enforcement agency. Possess a valid driver's license and obtain a valid Washington state
driver's license by the appointment date.
Requirements outlined In this job description may be subject to modification to reasonably
accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this
position. However, the City may be unable to hire an individual with a disability if the disability
poses a significant threat of substantial harm to the health and safety of the individual or his/her
coworkers, and the threat cannot be eliminated with a reasonable accommodation.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and
employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job
change.
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