[CC 1975 §21.700; Ord. No. 91-1 §21.700, 1-8-1991; Ord. No. 05-46 §2, 11-1-2005]
The office of Marshal is hereby abolished. The duties of the Marshal are hereby assumed by the Chief of Police who shall be appointed as provided in Section
115.291.
[Ord. No. 05-46 §2, 11-1-2005]
The Chief of Police shall be recommended by the City Administrator
and appointed by the Mayor. Such appointment shall be approved by
a majority of the Board of Aldermen. The Chief of Police shall hold
office for an indefinite term.
[Ord. No. 05-46 §2, 11-1-2005]
A. The
Chief of Police must meet the following qualifications:
1. Residence requirement. Must live within fifteen
(15) minutes travel time of the City Hall of the City of Carl Junction
within one (1) year after appointment.
2. Education. Must be specialized in Police administration,
criminology-related subjects or its equivalent in professional experience.
3. Professional experience. Must have served in Police
service a minimum of four (4) years and long enough to possess a high
degree of technical competence in investigative work, law enforcement
and patrol; must have served in a supervisory and administrative capacity
for a minimum of four (4) years and long enough to possess a working
knowledge of the principles of administration and supervision.
4. Knowledge, abilities and skills.
a. Knowledge of and the ability to effectively apply the principles
of Police administration, personnel management and supervision.
b. Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the work of others.
c. Knowledge of the standards by which the quality of Police service
is evaluated.
d. Ability to interpret statistical data in terms of its significance
and identify areas of needed action.
e. Ability establish and maintain effective working relationships with
other City Officials, State and Federal authorities, civic leaders
and the general public.
f. Ability to provide effective leadership for and maintain harmonious
relationships with personnel in the department.
g. Ability to prepare and present effectively oral and written informational
material relating to the activities of the Police Department.
h. Ability to analyze situations accurately and to adopt an effective
course of action.
i. Ability to plan, prepare and execute a proposed budget.
5. Personal characteristics. Good health and free from
disabilities which would prevent the Chief from fulfilling his/her
duties and responsibilities, a satisfactory record as a responsible,
law-abiding citizen, reliability, integrity, progressive attitude,
pleasing personality, neat personal appearance.
[Ord. No. 05-46 §2, 11-1-2005]
The position of Chief of Police shall be an administrative and
ministerial position where the employee consults with the City Administrator
and the Mayor in determining plans and policies to be observed in
the conduct of Police operations. The Chief of Police is the chief
executive of the Carl Junction Police Department and as such is responsible
for the administration of the department. He/she is administratively
responsible to the City Administrator and the Mayor for the suppression
of crime, protection of life and property, the preservation of law
and order, the enforcement of the criminal laws of the State of Missouri
and the laws and ordinances of the City of Carl Junction and the detection
and apprehension of offenders.
[Ord. No. 05-46 §2, 11-1-2005]
Prior to entering upon the discharge of his/her duties, the
Chief of Police shall enter into a good and sufficient surety bond
in the sum of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) payable to the City
of Carl Junction and be conditioned upon the faithful performance
of the duties of his/her office. Said bond shall be from the budget
of the Department.
[Ord. No. 05-46 §2, 11-1-2005]
A. The
Police Chief shall be responsible for all resources, manpower, material,
equipment, money assigned to the department and their efficient and
economical utilization toward the accomplishment of the Police mission.
B. The
Police Chief shall be responsible for planning and executing the programs
designed to suppress crime and accidents, detect and apprehend criminal
and traffic offenders and protect and recover property.
C. The
Police Chief shall be responsible for the discipline, safety, conduct,
work performance, assignment, promotion and demotion of all employees
of the department.
D. The
Police Chief shall be responsible for the preparation and execution
of a proposed department budget and administration of the fiscal affairs
of the department in a manner calculated to convert available resources
into maximum effective Police service with the highest degree of economy.
Such responsibility shall be within guidelines established by the
Mayor and the Board of Aldermen. Departmental budgeting information
and procedures shall be prepared and conducted in accordance with
the guidelines established by the Mayor with final budget authority
and approval coming from the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Departmental
expenditures shall be made in accordance with the purchasing guidelines
established by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
E. The
Police Chief shall be responsible for and have the authority to formulate,
promulgate and enforce department policies, procedures, regulations,
personnel and equipment specifications, not inconsistent with the
laws or ordinances of the Missouri State Statutes and Federal laws
as they apply and subject to the approval of the Mayor and the Board
of Aldermen.
F. The
Police Chief shall be responsible for and see that all Police Department
personnel receive the necessary training to enable them to effectively
and efficiently perform their job duties and responsibilities within
budgetary limits set by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
G. The
Police Chief or his/her designated representative shall attend upon
the Municipal Court during the sittings of such court, preserve order
therein and execute such orders and process as may be given or directed
to him/her by the court.
H. The
Police Chief or his/her designated representative shall attend all
meetings of the Board of Aldermen, preserve order therein and execute
such orders and process as may be given or directed to him/her by
the Mayor or, in the absence of the Mayor, the President of the Board
of Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 05-46 §2, 11-1-2005; Ord.
No. 21-28, 8-3-2021]
The salary of the Chief of Police shall be such as from time
to time the Board of Aldermen shall fix as a certain amount per month
payable by warrant on the City Treasury.