Position Summary
Under the direction of a Commander, the Deputy Commander is responsible for a specific section and/or project within a designated geographical area or specialty unit. Assignments to division/section are assigned at the discretion of Chief of Police. A Deputy Commander may be appointed by the Chief of Police from internal or external applicants at the rank of Lieutenant or above.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
This is an unclassified at-will position.
DUTIES (include, but are not limited to):
- Specific duties vary upon assignment
- Prepares written and oral reports to superior officers
- Coordinates activities within assigned section
- Reviews administrative reports and correspondence
- Completes personnel evaluations
- Provides input related to budget needs
- Assists in preparing departing and administrative procedures for the section
- Reviews and recommends personnel actions
- Makes public presentations
- Audits and monitors expenditures
- Conducts section staff meetings
- Coordinates activities with other units and agencies
- Complies and reviews monthly activity reports
- Assists in developing goals and objectives for the section
- Coordinates purchases and maintenance of equipment.
- Conducts property inventory for section
- Fills in for the Commander during his/her absence
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
- Must be in good standing with your current agency
- Must maintain sworn law enforcement officer certification, and remain capable of performing the functions of a Patrol Officer 1st Class, including the ability to affect a forceful arrest
- In state applicants must be currently certified. Out of state applicants must be currently certified and their certification must be recognized and approved by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety
- Out of state applicants must successfully complete a New Mexico Law Enforcement certification by waiver course
- Must possess a valid driver's license (out-of-state applicants must obtain a New Mexico driver's license within 30 days of being hired)
- Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.