• Assume full management responsibility for all department services and activities including law enforcement, crime prevention and crime suppression programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures. • Manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area. • Establish, within Town policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.

• Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the Police department’s work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff and identify and resolve problems. • Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes. • Develop and conduct problem solving and identification training exercises; respond to questions and inquiries.

• Direct and assist with investigation of major crimes, accidents or other unusual incidents. • Select training, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training and career development; work with employees to correct deficiencies, implement discipline and termination procedures. • Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.