Revised Specification
Previously Approved 4/94
Approved by Commission 9/04
DEFINITION: Under general direction, performs first-line supervisory Fire Protection work; is responsible for the direction, motivation, training and overall leadership of subordinate employees in supervising the effective and efficient delivery of fire services to the community.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Supervises subordinates.
Reviews and evaluates employees1 job performance and recommends appropriate personnel
action.
Establishes work priorities.
Schedules work assignments.
Schedules and supervises Fire Prevention activities.
Directs maintenance of equipment.
Directs operations at emergency incidents.
Conducts on-the-job training.
Participates in physical fitness programs.
Maintains training records.
Operates City radio/communication systems.
Administers emergency care to medical emergency victims.
Conducts fire prevention inspections.
Prepares written reports and conducts related research.
Prepares and conducts Public Education Programs by making presentations to schools,
service clubs or other public gatherings on fire and burn prevention.
Promotes fire and burn prevention on an ongoing basis.
Assumes personal responsibility for ensuring the duties of their position are performed in a
safe, efficient manner.
May be required to accept temporary acting assignment above classification.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Ability to read, write and comprehend directions and training materials in English.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to listen carefully to understand others.
Ability to work in elevated locations and in confined spaces.
Ability to maintain physical activity over long periods of time.
Ability to lift Fire Division equipment in a safe manner.
Ability to establish and maintain smooth working relationships.
Ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Ability to correct misunderstandings.
Ability to calm people and deal calmly with angry, disturbed or panicked people and tolerate
verbal abuse.
Ability to assess potentially dangerous situations or people and respond quickly and effectively
to take charge during emergencies.
Ability to effectively supervise subordinates.
Ability to foster a teamwork environment.
Ability to provide clear work instruction.
Ability to train or coach personnel in the performance of tasks required for their job.
Ability to review and evaluate employees job performance.
Ability to research and analyze data.
Ability to effectively communicate to the public.
Ability to drive and operate fire apparatus and equipment.
Ability to organize, assign and schedule workload among employees.
Knowledge of City geography and street layout.
Skill in applying common sense and logic in decision making.
Knowledge of modern firefighting principles and procedures.
Knowledge of Fire Division policies, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of basic math operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Knowledge of first aid and rescue operations.
Knowledge of Fire Division policies, rules, regulations and responsibilities.
Ability to develop necessary skills from on the job training and meet standards of performance
for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Willingness to work outside in all kinds of weather.
Willingness to initiate, recommend and carry out personnel actions.
Willingness to participate in public education programs.
Willingness to work overtime as requested.
Willingness to assume personal responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
EXPERIENCE
Permanent appointment as a Fire Engineer or five years experience in municipal firefighting work, of which three years has been in the Glendale Fire Division as a Firefighter or Fire Engineer.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Graduation from high school or attainment of GED or CHSPE certificate.
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LICENSES
A driver's license which complies with
Section 15250.6 of the State of
NOTE
An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements.
Revised Specification
Previously Approved 3/01
Approved by Commission 10/01
POLICE SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT SERIES
• Police Sergeant
•
Police Lieutenant
•
Police Captain
DEFINITION: Classifications in this occupational series perform the supervisory function of providing direction, motivation, training and leadership to subordinate employees to ensure the effective, efficient delivery of police services to the community. Duties progress from those of first line supervision to the administrative responsibilities such as planning and coordinating to the management of an entire division within the Police Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - All classifications may perform the following essential duties:
Directs, trains, inspects, counsels and supervises subordinate personnel. Ensures enforcement of departmental rules, regulations and general orders. Reviews and evaluates employees1 job performance and recommends appropriate personnel action. Coordinates the efforts of multiple work units to efficiently/cooperatively accomplish objectives. Assists in disciplinary procedures in cases of censurable conduct.
Assists in the development of division plans, programs, policies and procedures. Coordinates activities in the preparation for prosecution of major crime cases. May assist in the preparation and administration of the divisional or departmental budget.
May be assigned duties associated with division training, recruitment and hiring. May participate in internal investigations.
Consults and works harmoniously with internal division units and other outside units of the criminal justice system.
Assumes personal responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
May apprehend suspects by driving safely at high speeds, chasing suspects on foot, climbing over obstacles, physically controlling suspects, utilizing self-defense and arrest control techniques, and utilizing firearms under appropriate circumstances.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to read, write and comprehend directions in English.
Ability to review and evaluate employees' job performance.
Ability to effectively supervise subordinates.
Ability to foster a teamwork environment.
Ability to provide clear work instructions.
Skill in applying common sense and logic in decision making.
Ability and willingness to make decisions under adverse or stressful conditions.
Ability to plan and organize for the most efficient use of available resources.
Knowledge of current public safety and investigative procedures.
Knowledge of police codes, terminology, laws, ordinances, regulations and court
decisions affecting law enforcement and public safety.
Knowledge of Police Division policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Ability to assume control at crime scenes, disasters or other appropriate situations.
Ability to adapt quickly and appropriately to changing situations and roles.
Ability to maintain performance and self control in adverse, stressful conditions.
Ability to speak before groups of people and represent the division.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Willingness to initiate, recommend and carry out personnel actions.
Willingness to work overtime as requested.
Willingness to assume personal responsibility for maintaining a safe working
environment.
Willingness to become active in community and civic affairs that enhance the goals and
objectives of the division's public service commitment.
EXPERIENCE
Varies with classification.
EDUCATION
Graduation from high school or attainment of GED or CHSPE certificate.
Intermediate P.O.ST. certificate.
Additional requirements vary with classification.
LICENSES
A valid class C California driver's license.
POLICE SERGEANT
[sic] Distinuishing Characteristics: This classification performs first line supervisory police work. May act for Police Lieutenant in his/her absence.
Additional Requirements: Three years experience as a police officer including one year in the assignment of Field Patrol Officer.
Educational Requirements: Effective
POLICE LIEUTENANT
Distinguishing Characteristics: This management classification performs
administrative and supervisory police work. May act for Police Captain in his/her
absence.
Additional Requirements: Two years as a Glendale Police Sergeant with one year in
Patrol as a field supervisor.
Educational Requirements: Attainment of Supervisory and Advanced P.O.S.T.
certificate. Associate of Arts degree with major course work in Police Science, Public or
Business Administration, or related field
preferred. Effective
semester units. Bachelors
degree preferred. Effective
Degree Required.
POLICE CAPTAIN
Distinguishing Characteristics: This administrative management classification has
command of and responsibility for the personnel and equipment of a division of the
Police Department. May act for the Chief of Police in his/her absence.
Additional Requirements: One year as a Police
Lieutenant with the City of
Bachelor's degree with major course work in Police Science, Public or Business
Administration, or related field. Attainment of Supervisory and Advanced P.O.S.T
certificates.