[CC 1988 §21.700; Ord. No. 779 §1, 11-4-1991]
The office of Marshal is hereby abolished. The duties of the
Marshal are hereby assumed by the Chief of Police, appointed by the
City Administrator with the approval of the Board of Aldermen.
[CC 1988 §21.710; Ord. No. 779 §1, 11-4-1991]
The approval of the Board of Aldermen shall be required for
the appointment of the Chief of Police by the City Administrator.
The Chief of Police shall perform all duties previously required to
be performed by the City Marshal and such additional duties as the
City Administrator shall prescribe.
[CC 1988 §71.080; Ord. No. 779 §1, 11-4-1991]
The position of Chief of Police shall be an administrative and
ministerial position where the employee consults with the City Administrator
of the City of Lake Saint Louis in determining plans and policies
to be observed in the conduct of Police operations. The Chief of Police
is the chief executive of the Lake Saint Louis Police Department and
as such is responsible for the administration of the department. He/she
is administratively responsible to the City Administrator 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 Lake Saint
Louis, the detection and apprehension of offenders.
[CC 1988 §71.090; Ord. No. 779 §1, 11-4-1991]
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.
1.
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, protect and recover property.
2.
The Police Chief shall be responsible for the discipline, safety,
conduct, work performance, assignment, promotion and demotion of all
employees of the department.
3.
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
City Administrator. Departmental budgeting information and procedures
shall be prepared and conducted in accordance with the guidelines
established by the City Administrator 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 City Administrator and Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
4.
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 City Administrator.
5.
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. In
addition, he/she shall be responsible for the development and execution
of the training programs designed to prepare the employee for promotion.
6.
The Police Chief shall prepare and issue to each subordinate commander
this authority and responsibility guide.
7.
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.
8.
The Police Chief or his/her designated representative shall attend
all meetings of the Board of Aldermen and preserve order therein.
Any other provision of the City Code to the contrary notwithstanding,
he/she may execute such direct orders of the Mayor or other Presiding
Officer at the meeting as may be given or directed to him/her when
in compliance with the law and the constitutions of the United States
and the State of Missouri.
[Ord. No. 3933, 11-19-2018]
[CC 1988 §71.100; Ord. No. 779 §1, 11-4-1991]
A.
Residence Requirement. Not required but must live within
thirty (30) miles of the City of Lake Saint Louis within one (1) year
after appointment.
B.
Education. Must be a college graduate or equivalent with
a specialization in Police administration, criminology-related subjects
or its equivalent in professional experience.
C.
Professional Experience. Must have served in active Police
service a minimum of four (4) years and long enough to possess 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;and
must be a certified Missouri Peace Officer at the time of appointment
or must obtain such certification within one (1) year of the date
of appointment.
D.
Knowledge, Abilities And Skills. Knowledge of and the ability
to effectively apply the principles of Police administration, personnel
management and supervision. Ability to plan, direct and coordinate
the work of others. Knowledge of the standards by which the quality
of Police service is evaluated. Ability to interpret statistical data
in terms of its significance and identify areas of needed action.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with other City Officials, State and Federal authorities, civic leaders
and the general public. Ability to provide effective leadership for
and maintain harmonious relationships with personnel in the department.
Ability to prepare and present effectively oral and written information
material relating to the activities of the Police Department. Ability
to analyze situations accurately and to adopt an effective course
of action. Ability to plan, prepare and execute a proposed budget.
E.
Personal Characteristics. Good health, satisfactory record
as a responsible, law-abiding citizen, reliability, integrity, progressive
attitude, pleasing personality, neat personal appearance.
