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
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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