This is highly responsible executive level work in managing the complex daily operations and activities of the Miami-Dade Police Department.

An employee in this class is responsible for managing, planning, and coordinating extensive and complex law enforcement activities in metropolitan Dade County. Responsibilities include directing, through subordinate levels of executives and managers, various departmental activities including police patrol, protective services, criminal investigations, technical support, community and public relations activities, and a variety of financial and administrative support functions. The incumbent exercises extensive independent judgment and professional managerial knowledge in the administration of a large and complex public safety and law enforcement system to provide the highest level of protection to the citizens of Dade County. Supervision is exercised through subordinate levels of executives, managers and supervisors over a large staff of uniformed line and staff officers, professional, technical, administrative and clerical employees. General direction is received from the Department Director who holds the incumbent responsible for the professional management of departmental operations and achievement of desired goals and objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Manages, through subordinate executives, managers and sworn staff, the command of public safety incidents and law enforcement operations, collaboration with other police or public safety departments and agencies, management of patrol services for the Miami International Airport and public housing projects, provision of police air support for land pursuits and transportation and provision of specialized services such as K-9, bomb squad, SWAT in order to provide the maximum level of protection to the public.

Manages through subordinate executives and managers, logistical services and facilities management functions including planning for new and replacement facilities, conducting construction and renovation projects, procurement and supply of

materials required for support of police patrol and other public safety services, maintenance of police stations and other departmental facilities, and management of mobile equipment required for operations.

Manages through executives and supervisors, the development of departmental policies and procedures to enhance effectiveness and ensure the Department is operated in full compliance with all applicable codes, standards and statutory mandates for the County and the State of Florida.

Manages through subordinate executives and supervisors, the enhancement of citizens' safety through various crime prevention programs, training protocol for police patrol and other special forces, self defense and riot control techniques and other campaigns to lower incidences of crime.

Manages through subordinate executives and supervisors, the development of departmental public safety policies and procedures, and departmental procedures for the resolution of all events requiring police services.

Manages through subordinate executives and supervisors, community services activities, public relations functions, research and development activities, and a variety of administrative and financial services including personnel administration, budget preparation and administration, computer services and accounting.

Defines and formulates departmental policy, programs, objectives and direction.

Maintains working relationships with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, correctional agencies and the judicial system; identifies trends and new developments applicable to law enforcement and public safety.

Ensures that goals and objectives for public safety and law enforcement operations are compatible with County policies and the needs of the citizens of Dade County.

Ensures compliance with all required local, state and federal regulations for the management of a metropolitan police department.

Meets with governmental, business, professional, civic and community groups to discuss, interpret and explain departmental policies, operations and objectives; represents the department at local, state and national conferences.

Reviews organizational patterns, work relationships and staff responsibilities; structures the organization of the department to effectively achieve organizational goals.

Meets with line and staff officers, executives, managers and supervisors to discuss and resolve budgetary issues, review police services and crime prevention operations, evaluate legislative proposals, review policies and procedures, establish or redirect priorities, and implement enhancements in departmental activities.

Make decisions regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; exercises authority for departmental personnel actions consistent with collective bargaining agreements, County personnel rules, and all other applicable rules and regulations.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Extensive knowledge of the management and administration of public safety, law enforcement and crime prevention activities.

Extension knowledge of modern crime fighting, investigations, prevention and enforcement principles, practices and techniques.

Extensive knowledge of the organization, interrelationships and operations of the Miami-Dade Police Department.

Extensive knowledge of the mission, goals and objectives of the department in providing the highest level of public safety and law enforcement services.

Thorough knowledge of local ordinances, state statutes and all applicable laws.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general management and public administration.

Thorough knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Ability to apply advanced professional knowledge of the principles of management, public administration and police administration in directing, supervising and coordinating a large and complex metropolitan police department.

Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate, through various levels of line and staff officers, executives, managers and supervisors, the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to maximum performance and high morale.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior County Management, members of the Board of County Commissioners, the Mayor's office, and officials of other local, state and national organizations.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in devising and installing departmental rules and regulations.

Ability to delegate the authority to subordinates necessary to complete responsibilities in varied departmental activities.

Ability to determine if departmental standards, objectives and goals are being met and to redirect priorities as necessary.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

REVISED 02/07