Under the administrative direction of the assistant chief of police, the deputy chief of major crimes has executive charge of the personnel and units under their command.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Report directly to the assistant chief of police and submit oral and written reports to the chief on activities, plans and problems.
- Direct and control units assigned to the major crimes 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 for 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 that 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.
- Manage the efficiency 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 commanders for the purpose of developing managerial skill and potential.
- Investigate complaints about service or personnel within the division.
- Recommend discipline, transfers, assignments and make recommendations for dismissal of personnel within the division.
- Direct and complete performance reviews on personnel in the division and assures consistent ratings among the units within the division.
- Meet and confer with business, civic, fraternal, religious and political leaders 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 chief of police when designated.
Updated February 1, 2019