Police Chief
New Mexico Municipal League, Incorporated, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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Under the general direction of the City Manager, directs and administers the activities of the Police Department. Functions as the primary advisor to the Mayor and City Manager with regard to police and public safety affairs.
Areas of Accountability
Manages and directs the human resources of the Rio Communities Police Department.
Assist in hiring, evaluates and disciplines department employees in accordance with Personnel Policies and other federal and state employment provisions;
Defines and delegates authority and responsibility to appropriate subordinates;
Administers applicable and personnel policies within the department;
Monitors staff deployment and promotes effective utilization of personnel;
Evaluates Vacation, Sick, Personal and Bereavement leave applications;
Ensures that policies, procedures, and performance standards are understood by all staff members and consistently applied;
Reviews and evaluates the performance of immediate subordinates on a regular basis and oversees performance evaluation of all department employees;
Initiates disciplinary actions based on careful examination of all facts;
Plans and directs training opportunities for departmental employees to develop their potential and ability to function in their jobs;
Investigates and responds to grievances and employee complaints.
Monitors and controls the operations of the Police Department to ensure that the desired level of service is provided.
Reviews department-wide reports and records noting important details and problem indicators;
Analyzes and evaluates progress against performance standards;
Initiates or modifies practices and programs to improve police functions;
Approves official department rules and regulations.
Prepares short and long‑range goals for department within the context of priorities established by the Mayor and City Council.
Initiates policies and programs to implement goals;
Establishes departmental
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Under the general direction of the City Manager, directs and administers the activities of the Police Department. Functions as the primary advisor to the Mayor and City Manager with regard to police and public safety affairs.
Areas of Accountability
Manages and directs the human resources of the Rio Communities Police Department.
Assist in hiring, evaluates and disciplines department employees in accordance with Personnel Policies and other federal and state employment provisions;
Defines and delegates authority and responsibility to appropriate subordinates;
Administers applicable and personnel policies within the department;
Monitors staff deployment and promotes effective utilization of personnel;
Evaluates Vacation, Sick, Personal and Bereavement leave applications;
Ensures that policies, procedures, and performance standards are understood by all staff members and consistently applied;
Reviews and evaluates the performance of immediate subordinates on a regular basis and oversees performance evaluation of all department employees;
Initiates disciplinary actions based on careful examination of all facts;
Plans and directs training opportunities for departmental employees to develop their potential and ability to function in their jobs;
Investigates and responds to grievances and employee complaints.
Monitors and controls the operations of the Police Department to ensure that the desired level of service is provided.
Reviews department-wide reports and records noting important details and problem indicators;
Analyzes and evaluates progress against performance standards;
Initiates or modifies practices and programs to improve police functions;
Approves official department rules and regulations.
Prepares short and long‑range goals for department within the context of priorities established by the Mayor and City Council.
Initiates policies and programs to implement goals;
Establishes departmental
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