Under the administrative direction of the Chief of Police, the Deputy Chief of the Operations Division has executive charge of patrol and investigative personnel and their activities under their command. The duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Report directly to the Assistant Chief of Police and submit oral and written reports to them on activities, plans and problems.
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Direct and control units assigned to the Operations 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 Operations Division to accomplish their goals and objectives during the budget cycle.
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Develop realistic performance standards for personnel within the Operations Division and evaluate the results produced by those individuals on a continual basis.
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Stay abreast of unit plans and programs and submit reports to the Chief of Police that assess the effectiveness of those activities in the community and the Department.
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Provide administrative guidance to develop members assigned to the Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations Division.
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Decide on discipline, transfers, assignments and make recommendations for dismissal of personnel within the Operations Division.
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Direct and complete performance reviews on personnel in the Operations Division and assure uniformity of the ratings among the units within the Operations Division.
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Meet and confer with business, civic, fraternal, religious, political leaders 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’s mission.
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Ensure the provision of essential services to the community, other city agencies and the members of the Saint Paul Police Department.
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Respond directly to the community, other parties having complaints or information about the quality of services from Operations Division personnel.
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Assume the duties of the Chief of Police when designated.
Updated January 14, 2019