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Police Chief
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Council Approved 09-21-15
Council Approved 05-21-18
Revised 7-2022
City of Waukee
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Police Chief (Appointed by Mayor) Reports To: City Administrator
Dept/Div: Police Direct Reports: Police Lieutenants
Pay Grade: D1 FLSA Status: Exempt – Executive
JOB PURPOSE: The Police Chief holds full responsibility to plan, develop, implement and coordinate the
ongoing activities of the Waukee Police Department to protect life and property and to
prevent crime.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
1. Leads and directs the Police Department staff through selection, orientation, training, performance
management and discipline according to standard operating procedures, City policy and departmental rules
and regulations.
2. Develops and directs Police Department policies, procedures, regulations, programs, systems, operations,
goals and objectives.
3. Oversees the financial aspects of the Police Department operations, including accounting for Department
revenues, approving expenditures, keeping accurate inventory and preparing the annual CIP and budget
request.
4. Develops an organizational structure within the Department to ensure prompt, efficient and effective
response to public safety needs and initiatives.
5. Oversees the purchase and maintenance of all vehicles and equipment.
6. Coordinates training programs to ensure the Department has an adequate number of trained and certified
personnel to meet the public safety needs of the community.
7. Maintains cooperative relationships with other law enforcement agencies, City officials, civic groups and
the public.
8. Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
1. Take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making;
identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information and
specify alternate solutions that result in effectiveness.
2. Create positive energy in both individuals and groups to build high morale and group commitments to goals
and objectives.
3. Actively support all efforts to increase cooperation, communication and collaboration between and among
co-workers, departments, City officials, other jurisdictions, the business community and the general public.
4. Influence the actions and opinions of others in desired direction; to exhibit judgment in leading others to
worthwhile objectives.
5. Be a team leader and/or commander under stress caused by emergencies, danger and criticism.
6. Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically
required in the course of performing specific job duties.
7. Contribute to overall City effectiveness by providing critical staff support to task forces and by participating,
as necessary, in assisting all other teams.
8. Utilize high level of conflict resolution skills with staff, community, elected officials and all stakeholders.
9. Attentive to the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City policies and
procedures ensuring that all work performed and all staff members meet those standards while exhibiting
consistent treatment of all staff.
Police Chief
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Council Approved 09-21-15
Council Approved 05-21-18
Revised 7-2022
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement or related discipline. Master’s Degree preferred. .
2. Five (5) years of work experience in law enforcement at the administrative level.
3. A minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience.
4. Must hold Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Certification or have the ability to meet the licensing standards
established by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.
5. Must possess and have the ability to maintain a valid Driver’s License.
6. Must be able to obtain an Iowa Professional Permit to Carry Weapons.
7. Excellent knowledge of current municipal, state, and federal codes, laws and ordinances.
8. Knowledge of criminal law and crime investigation methods, modern criminal identification records and
methods, rules of evidence and laws governing the custody of a person.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must meet all minimum standards for Iowa Law Enforcement Officers per ILEA.
2. Able to perform all essential functions of the position while wearing required protective equipment.
3. Responsive to visual and verbal alarms and other indications of distress.
4. Able to remember names, faces and details of incidents.
5. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of directors, staff, colleagues,
elected officials and the general public.
6. Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic
devices and handwritten) in English with other employees and the community.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Climate controlled office with hazards typical to that environment.
2. Position requires travel within and outside of the City which imposes common travel hazards.
3. Work is performed inside and outside. Exposure to cold, heat and elements of weather and nature may be
encountered.
4. May be exposed to significant work place pressure and irregular hours.
5. Standard work hours must be flexible, will include days, evenings, over nights and weekends, may be
greater than 40 hours per week, and may be called to report to duty at any time.
6. To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours
within Waukee Public Safety Building.
7. The employee in this position is required to reside within a 30 minute radius of the City limits due to the
need to respond to emergency calls in a timely manner to protect the health, safety and welfare of the
citizens of Waukee.
I have read and understand the information contained in the Job Description. I understand that this Job Description is not intended and
should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Also, while this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and
duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. I understand that I may be
required to work overtime, different shifts or hours, outside the normally defined workday or work week. I also understand that this job
description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate any
employment at any time and for any reason and the Employer has a similar right.
Signature Date
The City of Waukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the City
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages prospective employees and job
incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.