Chief Of Park Police

Category: Park Police/Park Police Chief
Date Posted: 3/7/2024
Location: Administration Office

Job Title:Chief of Park Police
Department:Park Police Department
Reports To: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Revised Date: 03/07/24

SUMMARY
Direct and supervise law enforcement operations and personnel in the Park District in order to protect park property and assist the community in the proper use of Park facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and recommend policies, procedures and processes to protect life and property in the park property.
• Supervise all personnel and activities of the Decatur Park District Park Police in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances.
• Prepare and report required crime statistics to State Police and other authorized agencies.
• Investigate all citizen complaints assuring that Park Police operations are conducted with integrity and in a professional law enforcement manner.
• Develop and administer the Park District law enforcement budget.
• Coordinates internal investigations of department members in the event of alleged wrong doing and subsequently suspends or demotes members of force for infractions of rules or inefficiency when applicable.
• When required, must be able to engage with groups in a public speaking setting to discuss departmental initiatives.
• Coordinate with applicable staff and communicate with government agencies to obtain funds for special operations or for purchasing equipment for department.
• Stay up to date on all local, state, and federal laws and policies
• Patrol all District parks and facilities being watchful for criminal activities and violations of regulations.
• Maintain appropriate relationships and coordinate activities with other law enforcement agencies and the State Attorney’s office.
• Be certified, or able to obtain certification within 6 months from date of hire, or as training schedule allows, with the Chief’s Training Program through ILETSB
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Chief of Police is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit in its entirety. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/orEXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or G.E.D required. Two-year degree in a relevant area of study is preferred but not required. Ten years of full-time active-duty police experience with a minimum of five years supervisory experience preferred but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Strong skills in all areas of general math are required.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Certificate in recognition of successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement course.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Decatur Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Decatur, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person