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:
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Report directly to the chief of police and submit oral and written reports to the assistant chief on activities, plans and problems.
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Direct and controls units assigned to the support services and administration division on a 24-hour basis.
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Develop long-range plans with the unit heads for the effective delivery of services provided by their units.
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Develop budgets which represent the financial resources needed by units in the division to accomplish their goals and objectives during the budget cycle.
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Develop realistic performance standards for personnel within the division and evaluate the results produced by those individuals on a continuous basis.
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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.
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Provide administrative guidance to develop members assigned to the division by delegating authority and responsible assignments at every opportunity.
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Responsible for the efficiency of and discipline of all employees in the division.
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Coordinate unit planning efforts and review plans and proposals submitted by staff.
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Delegate administrative tasks to the unit heads for the purpose of developing managerial skill and potential.
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Investigate complaints about service or personnel within the division.
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Decide on discipline, transfers, assignments, and make recommendations for dismissal of personnel within the division.
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Direct and complete performance reviews on personnel in the division and assure uniformity of the ratings among the units within the division.
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Meet and confer with business, civic, fraternal, religious, political leaders and media to keep abreast of community interests and trends.
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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.
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Oversee the activities of division employees performing diverse functions in support of the police department mission.
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Ensure the provision of essential services to the citizens, other city agencies and the members of the Saint Paul Police Department.
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Respond directly to citizens and other interested parties having complaints or information about the quality of services from division personnel.
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Assume the duties of the assistant chief of police when designated.
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Revised June 18, 2019