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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 019 CC RESO RESOLUTION NO. 2020-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS WHEREAS, the City of Baldwin Park, has created a new position of Police Commander; and WHEREAS, the class specification for Police Commander has been created to reflect the essential duties, responsibilities, competencies and minimum qualifications; and WHEREAS, the class specification for Police Commander supersedes the class specification for Police Lieutenant and reflects substantive changes to roles and responsibilities that are crucial to the operations of the Baldwin Park Police Department; and WHEREAS, the City of Baldwin Park has attached the class specification referred to as Exhibit A. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park meeting in a regularly scheduled session, hereby adopts the creation of Police Commander and approves the Job Classification Plan, as modified to be effective May 6, 2020, attached here to as Exhibit A. Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Section 3. This City Clerk shall enter this Resolution into the official book of resolutions. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6th day of May 2020. MAN O NO MAYOR ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK I, JEAN M. AYALA, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2020-019 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting thereof held on May 6, 2020 and that the same was adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Garcia, Hernandez, Lozano NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Avila ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pacheco ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 411. „ J=A N M. LA �� Y CLER F gA�b*/ IA-MUB OF V7 / SAN dABRIEI ' jimsoetr a City of Baldwin Park POLICE COMMANDER Class Specification 5/6/20 DEFINITION To be responsible for planning, supervising, and reviewing the activities of all personnel assigned to a major division or subdivision which may include a patrol or support function. Supervision is exercised over a large staff of sworn and/or civilian personnel primarily through subordinate supervisors. May also function as an Executive Aide and provide highly responsible and complex direct administrative support to the Chief of Police. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The administrative nature of the work requires considerable responsibility for making complex decisions regarding actions to be taken, independent judgment in the interpretation of policies and procedures, as well as application of laws and ordinances that significantly affect the operations of the police department. The Police Commander class can be distinguished from the former Police Lieutenant classification in terms of overall scope of command level responsibility and involvement in supervision, decision-making, budgeting, emergency operations, auditing, risk management, training and development of personnel and planning of the operations of a major division or subdivision. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General direction is provided by the Assistant Chief, and/or Chief of Police. Responsibilities include direct management and supervision of sworn and non-sworn personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Depending upon assignment, duties may include: • Plan, direct, and supervise the activities of patrol, traffic, investigation, dispatch, and/or jail personnel on an assigned unit/division. • Interact with community organizations and represent the Police Department on various committees and boards. • Represent the Department at various community events • Directing or personally investigating citizen complaints about Police personnel conduct and service. • Review the work of subordinates to insure compliance with departmental policies and procedures. • Correct, supervise, and participate in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records. • Provide overall technical and administrative direction to personnel on an assigned staff. • Participating in the preparation of the budget by recommending personnel and capital needs for a division. • Assist in administrative responsibilities involving the Departments budgeting, purchasing, personnel, and community relations' functions, conduct special studies of department functions assigned. • Recommends comprehensive goals and objectives and is responsible for their implementation and results achieved. • Coordinate police activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies. • Formalize leadership development program authorized by the Chief of Police to enable effective and responsive leadership within their division. • Develop and conduct training programs in the various phases of police activities. • Studies crime reports and current literature in law enforcement to determine trends and make recommendations for changes in organization and operating policies and procedures; • Prepares reports regarding crime incidents, calls, staffing, emergency operations, projects, and other indicators of department effectiveness and efficiency. • Reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems and makes recommendations to the Chief of Police as needed. • Performs a variety of emergency management functions designated to assist with the City's Preparedness, Response and Recovery activities to all hazard events. • Develops and maintains ongoing program reviews and updates the City's Emergency Operations Plan and prepares other plans as required. • Researches and develops grants for assigned programs; oversees grant implementation. • Researches and develops auditing protocols for the department, including risk management and finding efficient budgetary systems for the police department. • Serves as the liaison for the assigned functions with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; participates with community relations including public, media, and press relations. • Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; participates in coordinating, planning, and scheduling City special events; attends special events planning meetings. • Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement. • Performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Assistant Chief of Police or Chief of Police and/or City Council. • Performs related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE OF: • Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; and human relations and communication techniques • Modern police practices, techniques, and methods. • Pertinent Federal, State and local laws and ordinances, particularly with reference to apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, traffic, and evidence. • Departmental rules and regulations. • Functions and objectives of Federal, State, and other local law enforcement agencies. • City of Baldwin Park Policies and Personnel Rules. • Services available to the Police Department from other agencies (local, state, federal). • Program budgeting practices and procedures. • Methods and techniques used in providing the full range of law enforcement and crime prevention services and activities including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, care and custody of persons and property, and crime prevention. • Emergency Operations programs and emergency preparedness procedures. • Use of firearms and other modern police equipment. • Principles and practices of program development and administration. • Methods and techniques of public relations. Recent court decisions and how they affect department operations. ABILITY TO: • Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. • Communicate with, and respond pleasantly to a demanding and diverse public in answering questions. • Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action. • Use and care for firearms. • Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. • Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies. • Deal effectively with coworkers, City officials, and the general public in routine and emergency situations. • Provide information, give instructions, and respond to questions from the public and City employees in order to enhance public relations and employee morale. • Prepare and review the following: budget recommendations for a division; statistics and reports on departmental activities. • Recommend improvements in departmental operation and in the rules, regulations, and policies governing the Department. • Meet the physical requirements established by the Department. • Understand and review departmental budget in order to provide administrative budget oversight. • Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. • Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. • Coordinate various specialized programs and initiatives of the City of Baldwin Park Police Department. • Coordinate the risk mitigation policy for the Baldwin Park Police Department, which includes auditing protocols and procedures for the various police department units. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Experience and Education Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Special Note: Post Supervisory Certificate is desirable. This applies to both requirements as summarized below. Experience: Four years of experience in law enforcement with a public agency including one year of experience in a responsible supervisory capacity at the level of Police Sergeant, at time of appointment; and Education: Completion of a Bachelor's Degree with major work in criminal justice, criminal justice leadership, police science, business or public administration, or related field or Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience in various areas within the department; and Education: A Master's Degree or higher in criminal justice, criminal justice leadership, police science, business or public administration, or related field. Note: Class specifications are intended to be descriptive, explanatory, and not restrictive. It is intended to declare what the duties, and responsibilities and the required qualifications of any position shall be. Council Approval Date: 5/6/20