A. 
Nature of work. This is administrative and technical work in directing the operations and functions of the Police Department. Work involves responsibility for the protection of lives and property in the Town through the supervision of all police work. Traffic and patrol responsibilities are executed largely through the direction of subordinate officers and patrol officers, but the Police Chief assumes personal charge when important or difficult investigations are in process or when serious cases are being prepared for court. Responsibilities include planning for the improvement of police functions and extend to the training, assignment, supervision and discipline of all members of the Department. Major policies affecting Police Department operations are approved by the Town Council which holds the Police Chief responsible for their execution. Accomplishments are reviewed through analysis of reports and occasional conferences.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1) 
Plans and develops operating procedures for police functions and prescribes, promulgates and enforces rules and regulations for the Department.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 41, Police Department Rules and Regulations.
(2) 
Develops training programs for patrol officers and officers and personally conducts training classes.
(3) 
Assigns and reviews the assignment of personnel.
(4) 
Issues orders to subordinate officers for execution and reviews operating and performance records of officers to determine their efficiency and effectiveness in police work.
(5) 
Interviews citizens concerning complaints and orders investigations; considers requests for additional police protection and arranges for such protection when it is feasible.
(6) 
Personally undertakes investigations of more serious criminal offenses; gathers evidence and presents information in court.
(7) 
Prepares monthly and annual reports of departmental operations and activities and prepares annual budget requests.
(8) 
Performs related work as required.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Thorough knowledge of the modern principles, practices and methods of police administration, organization and operation.
(2) 
Considerable knowledge of the technical and administrative phases of crime prevention, law enforcement and rules of evidence and of related functions, such as investigation, patrol, traffic control and safety, recordkeeping, care and custody of persons and police training.
(3) 
Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local criminal laws and codes.
(4) 
Ability to analyze operating records and reports for the planning and development of police activities.
(5) 
Ability to plan, lay out, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate police personnel.
(6) 
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with other public officials and the general public.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Considerable experience in police work, including experience as a police captain or in a position of comparable responsibility; and
(2) 
Graduation from a standard high school, supplemented by completion of special courses in police administration.
[Amended 7-23-1991 by Ord. No. 91-16]
A. 
Effective immediately with the adoption of the amendment to this section, the position of Deputy Police Chief, together with any references to this position within this chapter, shall be eliminated.
B. 
This amendment shall be introduced and adopted in conjunction with a similar amendment to § 29-16.
C. 
Pursuant to the Barrington Town Charter, the Town Manager shall create and establish a replacement position entitled "Assistant Fire/Police Administrator." The Assistant Fire/Police Administrator shall be responsible for the administration of the policies of the Fire and Police Departments within the Town of Barrington, together with such other duties as may be assigned to the position by the Fire Chief and Police Chief. The Administrator shall work for and under the direction of both the Fire Chief and Police Chief for the Town of Barrington.
A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
This is responsible police work in supervising patrol activities on an assigned shift and assisting with more specialized police functions.
(2) 
Employees of this class are in charge of patrol work during the morning or evening shifts when traffic and patrol difficulties are more pronounced. In addition, they assist the Police Chief with specialized functions associated with the investigation and prevention of crime and with the handling of juvenile problems. In the absence of the Police Chief, an employee of this class assumes charge of the Police Department. Supervision is exercised over subordinate patrol officers during the tour of duty. Supervision is received from the Police Chief who is consulted on unusual problems and who reviews work through observation of results and evaluation of reports submitted.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1) 
Inspects officers going on duty for appearance and for regularity of uniforms and equipment; notifies officers of special police problems to be given attention during their tour of duty.
(2) 
Assigns patrol officers to special and regular details; maintains an irregular patrol of the Town to detect and prevent crime and to inspect the work of patrol officers; undertakes special investigations of accidents and crime; gathers evidence and appears in court as a witness.
(3) 
Assists the Police Chief with the preparation of cases for court action.
(4) 
Receives complaints at the police station, dispatches police equipment by radio, fills out necessary police reports and forms and supervises the police lockup.
(5) 
Assumes charge of police activities at the scenes of fires or major disturbances.
(6) 
Performs related work as required.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 41, Police Department Rules and Regulations.
(2) 
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of police work.
(3) 
Considerable knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws and Town ordinances.
(4) 
Working knowledge of the modern methods and practices of criminal investigation and identification.
(5) 
Considerable knowledge of the geography of the Town and of the location of important buildings.
(6) 
Skill in the use of firearms.
(7) 
Ability to command the respect of officers and to assign, direct and supervise their work.
(8) 
Ability to analyze complex police problems and situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
(9) 
Ability to deal with the public courteously and firmly and to establish and maintain satisfactory public relations.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Considerable police experience, including experience as a Police Sergeant; and
(2) 
Graduation from a standard high school, supplemented by completion of formal training courses in police administration and methods at an approved school.
A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
This is supervisory and specialized field and office police work.
(2) 
An employee of this class is in charge of police activities during a portion of the early morning shift when the incidence of crime is slight. During this period, they are in charge at headquarters and serve as dispatcher of police equipment. For the remainder of their tour of duty, they have the ordinary responsibilities of a patrol officer. The employee must exercise initiative and judgment in handling ordinary police problems but calls the Police Chief when difficult problems arise. Work is subject to inspection by a superior officer at all times.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1) 
Assumes charge of police work during the early morning hours, receives complaints at the station, answers telephone and radio calls and dispatches patrol officers to investigate complaints or to the scenes of crimes.
(2) 
When necessary, calls in a patrol officer to relieve them at the station and personally assumes charge of police work in the field.
(3) 
Gives instructions to patrol officers by radio when they encounter difficulties or unusual problems.
(4) 
Supervises the operation of the police lockup, books incoming prisoners and releases prisoners on evidence of payment of bond.
(5) 
Does ordinary patrol work under the command of a superior officer during a portion of their tour of duty.
(6) 
Performs related work as required.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 41, Police Department Rules and Regulations.
(2) 
Working knowledge of modern police methods and procedures.
(3) 
Working knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws and of Town ordinances.
(4) 
Working knowledge of the geography of the Town and of the location of important buildings.
(5) 
Working knowledge of first aid principles and skill in their application.
(6) 
Skill in the use of firearms.
(7) 
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear and comprehensive written reports.
(8) 
Ability to assign, instruct and review the work of subordinates.
(9) 
Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with other employees and with the general public.
(10) 
Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
(11) 
Ability to work long hours and to withstand the physical strain of police work.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Experience as a police patrol officer; and
(2) 
Graduation from a standard high school.
A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
The function of the laboratory technician in police work is the scientific examination of physical evidence. Usually the purpose of this examination is to determine the manner in which a crime was committed, to connect a suspect with the crime or to aid in establishing the identity of the criminal. Naturally, the activities of the laboratory are not rigidly confined to these objectives, but may include many other tasks which the manifold duties of police work entail.
(2) 
The examination of evidence is usually done at the laboratory. Frequently, however, the laboratory technician must visit the scene of a crime for the purpose of a general examination of the physical surroundings to discover such traces as fingerprints, footprints, bloodstains, hair, fibers, matches, bullets, shells, dust and other indications which may point to the perpetrator. For this work, means must be provided so that the necessary equipment can be brought to the scene.
B. 
Examples of work performed:
(1) 
Maintains a local criminal investigation service and photo lab containing specialized equipment that is used in assembling physical evidence and in preservation of same.
(2) 
Investigates all serious crimes and auto accidents.
(3) 
Photographs all persons under arrest and/or detention and fingerprints the same; maintains up to date records, including fingerprint files according to classification and/or name, mug files and wanted-poster files.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Thorough knowledge of fingerprint techniques, including the taking and classification of fingerprints; the ability to lift fingerprints on glass, paper, metal and the like; to compare and positively match a latent print at a crime scene with a rolled ink impression of a suspect; to develop and photograph fingerprints; to develop and lift a print from a greasy surface; basic forensic ability.
(2) 
Knowledge of footprints and tire impressions, including the ability to make a plaster cast of a tire impression or foot impression; to make identification of footprints at the scene with the suspect; to analyze walking patterns; to calculate the diameter of a tire which left a tire impression; to determine direction of travel from oil drops or mud splashings; and to photograph foot and tire impressions.
(3) 
Knowledge of elementary microscopy, including the use of a stereoscopic binocular microscope to obtain paint chips or glass fragments from dirt and the use of a stereoscopic binocular microscope to obtain hair or other extraneous matter from cloth; the ability to calibrate an ocular micrometer at 100X and 210X magnification; to measure thicknesses of various layers in a chip of paint; to measure landmarks on a bullet; to measure human hair to obtain medullary index; and to classify material.
(4) 
Ability to identify tool impressions; take a photograph and develop and make a print; use a light meter and lighting techniques; take close-up shots; make enlargements; use oblique illumination; take photographs using a view camera; use infrared techniques; make sketches and drawings and elementary firearms identification.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
High school graduate.
(2) 
Three years of police service.
(3) 
Graduation from criminology or similar school.
A. 
Nature of work.
(1) 
This is general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
(2) 
Work is performed according to the rules and regulations of the Police Department,[1] and assignments and instructions are received from officers of higher rank. Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigation and traffic regulation on an assigned shift and may be performed in a patrol car or on foot. Work involves an element of personal danger, and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies. Methods of work and results are checked by superior officers through personal inspections, review of reports and discussions.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 41, Police Department Rules and Regulations.
B. 
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1) 
Patrols the Town in a radio-equipped car to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime and to enforce motor vehicle operation laws.
(2) 
Patrols a designated area of the Town on foot at night and checks doors and windows of business establishments to make sure that they are locked and secure.
(3) 
Directs traffic at heavily travelled intersections to prevent the congestion of traffic and to safeguard pedestrians.
(4) 
Responds to fire calls and directs traffic at fires.
(5) 
Answers calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, robberies, neighborhood disturbances and other misdemeanors and felonies.
(6) 
Secures the scene of a crime and administers first aid, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses, makes arrests and testifies in court as a witness.
(7) 
Performs related work as required.
C. 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) 
Some knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures with the ability to apply this knowledge to specific situations.
(2) 
Some knowledge of the geography of the Town and the location of important buildings or the ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly.
(3) 
Ability to remember names, faces and details of incidents.
(4) 
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
(5) 
Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms.
(6) 
Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the general public.
(7) 
Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
(8) 
Ability to obtain a motor vehicle operator's license.
(9) 
Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
(10) 
Physical strength and ability and freedom from serious physical defects.
D. 
Desirable experience and training:
(1) 
Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.