Will “Vehicle Maintenance Unit Commanding Officer (Vehicle Maintenance Unit CO)” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.

• Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.

• Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.

• Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.

• Train staff in proper police work procedures.

• Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.

• Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.

• Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.

• Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.

• Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.

• Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.

• Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.

• Direct release or transfer of prisoners.

• Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.

• Develop, implement, and revise departmental policies and procedures.

• Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.

• Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court, as necessary.

• Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.

• Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.

• Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.