Under the administrative direction of the assistant chief of police, the deputy chief of Support Services and Administration Division has executive charge of the personnel and units under her/his command. The duties include the following:

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Report directly to the chief of police and submit oral and written reports to the assistant chief on activities, plans and problems.

  • Direct and controls units assigned to the support services and administration division on a 24-hour basis.

  • Develop long-range plans with the unit heads for the effective delivery of services provided by their units.

  • Develop budgets which represent the financial resources needed by units in the division to accomplish their goals and objectives during the budget cycle.

  • Develop realistic performance standards for personnel within the division and evaluate the results produced by those individuals on a continuous basis.

  • Stay abreast of unit plans and programs and submit reports to the assistant chief of police which assess the effectiveness of those activities in the community and department.

  • Provide administrative guidance to develop members assigned to the division by delegating authority and responsible assignments at every opportunity.

  • Responsible for the efficiency of and discipline of all employees in the division.

  • Coordinate unit planning efforts and review plans and proposals submitted by staff.

  • Delegate administrative tasks to the unit heads for the purpose of developing managerial skill and potential.

  • Investigate complaints about service or personnel within the division.

  • Decide on discipline, transfers, assignments, and make recommendations for dismissal of personnel within the division.

  • Direct and complete performance reviews on personnel in the division and assure uniformity of the ratings among the units within the division.

  • Meet and confer with business, civic, fraternal, religious, political leaders and media to keep abreast of community interests and trends.

  • Conduct staff meetings to exchange information and to facilitate planning efforts of all assigned units affecting the delivery of service and long-range planning for the department.

  • Oversee the activities of division employees performing diverse functions in support of the police department mission.

  • Ensure the provision of essential services to the citizens, other city agencies and the members of the Saint Paul Police Department.

  • Respond directly to citizens and other interested parties having complaints or information about the quality of services from division personnel.

  • Assume the duties of the assistant chief of police when designated.

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    Revised June 18, 2019

Last Edited: June 18, 2019