Direct, plan, manage and coordinate activities and operations of the City of Barnwell Police Department by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors, coordinated with assigned activities with the City Administrator. Develop, plan, and implement police department goals, objectives, rules, regulations and work methods that comply with federal, state and local laws and in response to assessment of community needs.

Establish, within policy guidelines, appropriate service and staffing levels. Coordinate, administer, and monitor police activities, personnel and programs. Provide consultation and staff assistance to the City Administrator, City Council and other governmental officials. Supervises and participates in the development and administration of the police department's budget. Directs the selection, supervision, training, development and discipline of the department personnel. Directs investigations of citizen's complaints regarding officer misconduct or other alleged wrongdoing.

Meets with a variety of community organizations to promote department activities and develop positive community relations.