Special Services Commander (509) (510) (511) - Southern Division - Provides general supervision and direction to several units in the command including Investigative Services, Vehicle Theft, Major Crimes, MAIT, Air Operations, Commercial Enforcement and Motor Carrier. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and controls through efficient management all personnel, equipment, facilities, and supplies assigned to Special Services. Directs the training of personnel, inspecting, reviewing and evaluating their work performance. Inspect equipment and Special Services daily operation for compliance with departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Maintain morale, esprit-de-corps, discipline, and giving instructions to members and employees within the Command. Coordinates interdepartmental and intradepartmental planning related to the mission of Special Services. Assure the maintenance of office records and oversight of the command's performance with regards to departmental standards. Direct the preparation of management and statistical reports. Direct the preparation of various plans, e.g. Occupational Safety Plan and Strategic Plan. Formulate or revise Special Services policies and procedures as required. Review and approve budget requests. Other duties as assigned.

Assigns required duties within a command; monitors field activities to ensure safe working practices; manages departmental programs; meets with superiors to discuss command issues; provides supervision of uniformed staff to ensure effectiveness; ensures personnel actions are in compliance with the POBR, laws, and policies; directs first-line supervisors as necessary; reviews work performance and takes appropriate action; discusses employees' issues affecting job performance; authorizes overtime and time off; manages injury and illness claims; prepares reports; reviews employees' written work for accuracy, completeness, grammar, and spelling; communicates clearly to groups at all levels; analyzes, and interprets reports, memoranda, manuals, legislation, case law, departmental policies and procedures, and other job-related documents; analyzes problems; applies common sense to determine appropriate course of action, resolves problems at the lowest possible level; assures equipment, personnel, and priorities are met; represents the Department with allied agencies; interacts effectively with employees; responds to questions on issues relating to departmental operations; provides positive leadership by example, displays command presence; promotes cooperative professional working relations both internally and externally, and supports team-building efforts; accepts personal accountability for own actions and actions of subordinates; introduces change to the work site in a positive manner; coordinates personnel investigations; may take appropriate enforcement action and performs public service activities on the road. Provides on-scene supervision for major incidents. Performs the duties of the Commander in his/her absence; performs duties consistent with the Standardized Emergency Management System during emergencies; facilitates interactions with allied agencies during situations of mutual concern; and interacts with labor organizations.

Assigns required duties within a command; monitors field activities to ensure safe working practices; manages departmental programs; meets with superiors to discuss command issues; provides supervision of uniformed staff to ensure effectiveness; ensures personnel actions are in compliance with the POBR, laws, and policies; directs first-line supervisors as necessary; reviews work performance and takes appropriate action; discusses employees' issues affecting job performance; authorizes overtime and time off; manages injury and illness claims; prepares reports; reviews employees' written work for accuracy, completeness, grammar, and spelling; communicates clearly to groups at all levels; analyzes, and interprets reports, memoranda, manuals, legislation, case law, departmental policies and procedures, and other job-related documents; analyzes problems; applies common sense to determine appropriate course of action, resolves problems at the lowest possible level; assures equipment, personnel, and priorities are met; represents the Department with allied agencies; interacts effectively with employees; responds to questions on issues relating to departmental operations; provides positive leadership by example, displays command presence; promotes cooperative professional working relations both internally and externally, and supports team-building efforts; accepts personal accountability for own actions and actions of subordinates; introduces change to the work site in a positive manner; coordinates personnel investigations; may take appropriate enforcement action and performs public service activities on the road. Provides on-scene supervision for major incidents. Performs the duties of the Commander in his/her absence; performs duties consistent with the Standardized Emergency Management System during emergencies; facilitates interactions with allied agencies during situations of mutual concern; and interacts with labor organizations.

Monitors and supervises subordinate's activities in the field and provides technical support; directs and evaluates pursuits involving Officers; serves as the Incident Commander at major incidents by providing direction to allied agencies, fire departments, tow truck operators, coroner, and hazardous materials crews; conducts comprehensive citizen's complaint investigations; responds to citizen concerns regarding the conduct of Officers or regarding departmental policies and procedures; mediates disputes and dissension between individuals or groups of people; assesses subordinate's compliance with departmental policies, prescribed procedures, and occupational safety standards; conducts performance appraisals of subordinates based on personal observation and review of written work; provides guidance and feedback to employees regarding their issues affecting performance; identifies training needs of subordinates; conducts briefings and debriefing sessions; prepares daily and monthly work schedules; recommends personnel actions, such as commendations and disciplinary actions; encourages and promotes upward mobility; answers and responds to technical questions from the public; keeps superiors informed regarding activities and issues; may take enforcement action and perform public service activities on the road; and performs a variety of administrative tasks.

Monitors and supervises subordinate's activities in the field and provides technical support; directs and evaluates pursuits involving Officers; serves as the Incident Commander at major incidents by providing direction to allied agencies, fire departments, tow truck operators, coroner, and hazardous materials crews; conducts comprehensive citizen's complaint investigations; responds to citizen concerns regarding the conduct of Officers or regarding departmental policies and procedures; mediates disputes and dissension between individuals or groups of people; assesses subordinate's compliance with departmental policies, prescribed procedures, and occupational safety standards; conducts performance appraisals of subordinates based on personal observation and review of written work; provides guidance and feedback to employees regarding their issues affecting performance; identifies training needs of subordinates; conducts briefings and debriefing sessions; prepares daily and monthly work schedules; recommends personnel actions, such as commendations and disciplinary actions; encourages and promotes upward mobility; answers and responds to technical questions from the public; keeps superiors informed regarding activities and issues; may take enforcement action and perform public service activities on the road; and performs a variety of administrative tasks.

Monitors and supervises subordinate's activities in the field and provides technical support; directs and evaluates pursuits involving Officers; serves as the Incident Commander at major incidents by providing direction to allied agencies, fire departments, tow truck operators, coroner, and hazardous materials crews; conducts comprehensive citizen's complaint investigations; responds to citizen concerns regarding the conduct of Officers or regarding departmental policies and procedures; mediates disputes and dissension between individuals or groups of people; assesses subordinate's compliance with departmental policies, prescribed procedures, and occupational safety standards; conducts performance appraisals of subordinates based on personal observation and review of written work; provides guidance and feedback to employees regarding their issues affecting performance; identifies training needs of subordinates; conducts briefings and debriefing sessions; prepares daily and monthly work schedules; recommends personnel actions, such as commendations and disciplinary actions; encourages and promotes upward mobility; answers and responds to technical questions from the public; keeps superiors informed regarding activities and issues; may take enforcement action and perform public service activities on the road; and performs a variety of administrative tasks.

Monitors and supervises subordinate's activities in the field and provides technical support; directs and evaluates pursuits involving Officers; serves as the Incident Commander at major incidents by providing direction to allied agencies, fire departments, tow truck operators, coroner, and hazardous materials crews; conducts comprehensive citizen's complaint investigations; responds to citizen concerns regarding the conduct of Officers or regarding departmental policies and procedures; mediates disputes and dissension between individuals or groups of people; assesses subordinate's compliance with departmental policies, prescribed procedures, and occupational safety standards; conducts performance appraisals of subordinates based on personal observation and review of written work; provides guidance and feedback to employees regarding their issues affecting performance; identifies training needs of subordinates; conducts briefings and debriefing sessions; prepares daily and monthly work schedules; recommends personnel actions, such as commendations and disciplinary actions; encourages and promotes upward mobility; answers and responds to technical questions from the public; keeps superiors informed regarding activities and issues; may take enforcement action and perform public service activities on the road; and performs a variety of administrative tasks.

Patrols the highways and unincorporated areas in an automobile using defensive driving tactics or is assigned to a fixed post duty; interprets and applies the provisions of the Vehicle Code and other complex laws, regulations, and court rulings when taking enforcement actions; operates a motor vehicle over extended hours, usually alone, while on patrol in all parts of the State under a variety of climatic, environmental, and traffic conditions, including pursuit driving under potentially hazardous circumstances; removes obstacles from the roadway to ensure the smooth flow of traffic; stops motorists for unsafe or illegal traffic actions or for vehicle equipment violations; issues all types of enforcement documents, including citations; conducts surveillance; makes a variety of in-custody arrests; pursues and physically subdues combative and belligerent persons, including armed felons; renders general assistance to members of the motoring public; administers field sobriety tests; takes charge at accident scenes or other emergencies; investigates traffic accidents; administers first aid; lifts and carries accident victims or prisoners in varying terrain and situations; testifies in court; monitors and operates the departmental mobile radio and emergency equipment while performing field enforcement duty; assists in miscellaneous activities such as traffic safety education programs and commercial vehicle inspections; reads a variety of reports and manuals; prepares a variety of reports and forms; maintains firearm proficiency; recovers evidence and provides for its safekeeping; interviews victims, witnesses, informants, and suspects for information to support criminal complaints; and controls crowds during disturbances and other assemblies.