Chief Of Police
Currento Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs through appropriate police personnel, all city police functions including patrol, law enforcement, investigation, police communications, community and administrative services. o Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department. o Works closely with the City Manager, the City Council, the City Commissions, Risk Management, other city departments, a variety of public and private organizations, and citizen groups in developing programs and implementing projects to solve police service problems. o Confers with citizens and City officials on law enforcement problems and assists in the development of innovative municipal law enforcement policies. o Represents the City and the Police Department and works closely with citizen groups, public and private officials, and outside agencies; and serves as liaison for other law enforcement agencies to provide technical assistance, and to ensure responsive, appropriate delivery of law enforcement services. o Prepares and recommends short- and long-term plans for city police service programs; develops specific proposals for action on current and future city needs. o Directs the preparation and administration of the annual budget for the department. o Coordinates the preparation of a wide variety of reports and/or presentations for city management or outside agencies. o Directs the selection, supervision and work evaluation of department personnel; participates with Human Resources in various personnel matters, including investigating complaints, and in conducting internal investigations when appropriate, and provides corrective action as appropriate. o Provides for staff development and supervisory training programs. o Establishes and maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork.