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Chief Of Police (Type A)
Description of Duties
This is a highly visible, administrative position involving direct responsibility for all police functions in a police department. The duties of Chief of Police are performed in accordance with policies and objectives established by the appointing authority. The position is responsible for planning and directing law enforcement activities. Independent judgment is allowed for maintaining high standards of performance. The Chief of Police reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of an administrator. General supervision is exercised over sworn and civilian staff. The position may be utilized at a Type A, B, or C police department.
Minimum Qualifications
Village of East Rochester
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class at the Village of East Rochester and must have served continuously for twenty-four (24) months holding the position of Police Lieutenant or thirty-six (36) months holding the position of Police Sergeant immediately preceding the date of the written test. Provisional time served immediately before a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited.
Village of Fairport
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class at the Village of Fairport and must have served continuously for twenty-four (24) months holding the position of Police Sergeant immediately preceding the date of the written test. Provisional time served immediately before a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited.
A combination of time served in multiple titles sufficient to meet the maximum period of required service is also qualifying.
