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.
(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.
[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:
(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.
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:
(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.
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.
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.
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.
