Town Marshal

General Purpose

The Town Marshal is the chief police officer of the Town of New Pekin and a sworn law enforcement officer responsible for the overall planning, administration, staffing, and operation of the Police Department in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The Town Marshal will lead the department in the provision of effective and efficient law enforcement, protecting life and property, preventing crime, controlling traffic, promoting safety, obtaining evidence, rendering aid to persons in need, and apprehending those suspected of violating the law.

The Town Marshal is a full-time, exempt position appointed by the Town Council. The Town Marshal serves at the pleasure of the Town Council; however, once the Marshal has been employed by the Town for more than six (6) months after completing the minimum basic training requirements adopted by the Law Enforcement Training Board under IC 5-2-1-9, the Council must follow the disciplinary removal and appeals procedure prescribed by IC 36-8 for city police and fire departments before terminating or suspending the Marshal (IC 36-5-7-3).

Supervision Received

The Town Marshal reports directly to the Town Council of New Pekin. The work involves many independent decisions. The Town Marshal often performs duties alone and must use independent judgment to make sound decisions in unique circumstances, including situations that require an immediate decision.

Supervision Exercised

The Deputy Marshal and all Reserve Officers report to the Town Marshal. The number of deputy marshals is fixed by Town ordinance, and the Town Marshal may appoint deputy marshals only as authorized by the Town Council. The Town Marshal may dismiss a deputy marshal at any time, except

that a deputy marshal employed for more than six (6) months after completing minimum basic training may be dismissed only through the procedure required by IC 36-5-7-3 (IC 36-5-7-6).

General Expectations

1. Plans, coordinates, and directs the provision of police law enforcement and emergency medical operations for the Town in order to continuously improve training, readiness, and capabilities of the police department.

2. Provides and oversees the performance of all department staff including professional development, training, discipline, maintenance of equipment, crime prevention, suppression of crime, community policing, as well as maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of all personnel.

3. Responds to incidents and assumes command at the scene of emergencies in accordance with departmental policies; provides backup to other police personnel and departments.

4. Oversees the maintenance of police department, equipment, and fleet; maintains and controls access to police department records, statistical data, evidence, and property control.

5. Provides information and reports regarding department operations as necessary and monthly to the Town Council.

6. Performs duties that put life and/or personal safety at risk; performs duties to actively prevent or detect crime and enforce statutes or ordinances of the Town of New Pekin and the State of Indiana; responds to situations involving threats to public safety, makes emergency decisions affecting the lives and health of others; performs various duties consistent with ensuring and providing community protection and emergency assistance.

7. Patrols to enforce laws and regulations, prevent crime or disturbance of peace, protect life and property, and arrest violators; establishes traffic surveillance to observe and apprehend criminal and traffic law violators.

8. Maintain consistent proactive patrols throughout the Town of New Pekin, including traffic patrols with the issuance of warnings and citations as warranted.

9. Responds to citizen complaints and reported breaches of peace, including crime in progress, crimes discovered after the fact, disturbances, accidents, etc.

10. Investigates vehicle crashes and conducts criminal investigations, including preliminary investigations to charge individuals with violations of ordinances, statutes, and laws including petty misdemeanor and felonious offenses; makes arrests and takes suspects into custody, including the reading of rights, search, booking, and transport of individuals to holding facilities; writes and files daily activity reports.

11. Appears in municipal, county, and district courts to offer testimony relative to the investigation and charging of individual offenses.

12. Offers assistance to citizens and visitors, including giving of directions and information, calling for vehicular roadside assistance, and performing a wide variety of courtesy services; attempts to locate motorists and other persons for the delivery of emergency information; makes death notifications.

13. Directs and controls traffic at disaster scenes, crash sites, and special events.

14. Renders first aid to persons at accidents and emergencies until advanced Emergency Medical Services arrive.

15. Cooperates with outside law enforcement jurisdictions and agencies as necessary for the continuing investigation of cases, suspects, and/or to gather criminal intelligence data.

16. Confers with the District Attorney’s Staff in the investigation of cases and the preparation of criminal charges prepares records and reports necessary to obtain warrants for the preparation of charges and documents investigation.

17. Uses and maintains qualification with department firearms, defensive weapons, and specialized or technical equipment (such as radar, breath test instruments, photographic and video equipment, computers, and fingerprinting equipment) as required.

18. Provides animal control enforcement as needed and assists Code Enforcement Officers with the Administrative Enforcement Procedures and issuing Administrative Citations.

19. Provides foot patrol on Town Trails and Recreation Paths, within the Town of New Pekin Park and open spaces; provides assistance and traffic control during Town sponsored events.

20. Attends Special Events

21. Works a majority of hours individually

22. Performs related duties as required

23. Must attend all Monthly Board Meetings and/or arrange police presence

24. Provide a wide variety of courtesy services for the Town of New Pekin and East Washington School Corporation.

25. The Town Marshal must rotate in "on-call" scheduling and must be able to respond to emergencies and to requests for assistance, including requests from the East Washington School Corporation, when on call or otherwise needed.

Support to East Washington School Corporation

• The Town Marshal shall provide assistance, as needed and as time and resources allow, to the East Washington School Corporation, provided that such assistance does not hinder or take priority over the Town Marshal’s primary duties to the Town of New Pekin. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Responding to emergencies, threats, and incidents at school facilities, on school grounds, and at school-sponsored events when available, and assuming command of the scene when appropriate.
• Providing law enforcement presence, traffic control, and safety support for school events, arrival and dismissal, and other school functions, upon request and as availability permits.
• Coordinating with school administration and the school resource officers on school safety and emergency operations plans, and assisting with emergency drills, training, and safety assessments as time allows.
• Investigating incidents involving school property or students in coordination with school officials, the Deputy Marshal, Reserve Officers, and outside agencies, as time and resources allow.
• Making the Deputy Marshal, Reserve Officers, and department resources available to support the School Corporation when they can be spared without impacting Town operations.
• Maintaining open, cooperative working communication with the Superintendent and school administrators.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) as evidenced by a diploma or equivalency diploma issued by an accredited institution.
• Must attend, and successfully graduate from, the official state-certified Indiana Law Enforcement Academy basic training program for Town Marshals, or a basic training academy certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board, within one year of being hired (see Basic Training and Certification Requirement below).
• First Responder Certification
• Three (3) years of Progressively responsible law enforcement experience.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

a. Exemplary knowledge in law enforcement principles, methods, and techniques; legal and political environment associated with police work and law enforcement; federal, state, county,, and town codes and ordinances; investigative procedures and practices; legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement; police tactics, negotiations, resources, command structure and use of force; court room procedures and laws of evidence, interpersonal communication skills and public relations; local geography, road systems, and boundaries; standard first-aid administration; English, grammar and technical writing skills; principles of psychology and sociology.

b. Exemplary skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving; evaluation of tactical and operational requirements of law enforcement situations the management of sensitive law enforcement issues and interdepartmental conflicts; Community Oriented Policing.

c. Working knowledge of all town ordinances, and the correct enforcement for each.

d. Ability to provide services in cooperation with the community in a manner consistent with the standards of the New Pekin Police Department and the Town of New Pekin; learn and perform department self-defense and control techniques and the use and control of firearms; interact and work with others appropriately respectfully, and effectively in a work place and community of diverse cultures, ages, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds; exercise sound judgement in evaluating and making decisions in emergency situations; assure compliance with and follow safety practices and procedures common to law enforcement work; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, other law enforcement agencies, service and community organizations, private businesses, and the public; maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive administrative information.

e. Skill in the operation of computer techniques, inclusive of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and standard police reporting software systems; police car, police radio, handgun, taser gun, and other weapons; the proper use and care of firearms, and familiar with the operation of other special police equipment.

f. Ability to make critical decisions under adverse or emergency conditions, and to analyze complex problems and design acceptable alternative solutions.

g. Qualified to use department firearms and other defensive weapons, to physically defend oneself, and to render first aid as a First Responder.

h. Ability to supervise subordinates in a positive and effective manner and to delegate authority efficiently; ability to establish and maintain harmonious and productive working relationships with Town Officials, law enforcement officials, school officials, and the public; ability to plan, assign, direct, and review the work of subordinates and to direct large scale operations of personnel and equipment making sound judgements under stressful life-threatening situations; ability to deal with disgruntled members of the public in a diplomatic and efficient manner. Ability to perform the duties and functions of a police officer in emergency situations. Ability to qualify with the department firearm.

3. Special Qualifications

a. Must be a United States citizen.

b. Must be at least 21 years of age by the completion of basic training.

c. Must possess a valid Driver's License and an exemplary driving record.

d. Must attend and successfully graduate from the official state-certified law enforcement academy within one year of being hired and must obtain and thereafter maintain a State of Indiana Law Enforcement Certification, including all required annual in-service training.

e. Must have a correctable vision to 20/20.

f. Must rotate in "on-call" scheduling.

g. Must successfully complete a background investigation and, following a conditional offer of employment, a psychological evaluation and a physical examination by a licensed physician (selected and paid for by the Town) as to the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Basic Training and Certification Requirement

As a condition of employment, the Town Marshal must attend and successfully graduate from the official state-certified Indiana Law Enforcement Academy basic training program for Town Marshals, within one (1) year of the date of hire, and must obtain State of Indiana Law Enforcement Certification. The Town Marshal must complete any pre-basic training required by the Law Enforcement Training Board before exercising law enforcement powers.

After graduation, the Town Marshal must maintain certification and complete all annual in-service training required under IC 5-2-1-9 (currently a minimum of 24 hours per year) and annual firearms qualification. Failure to complete the required academy training within one (1) year of hire, or to complete annual in-service training, may result in loss of law enforcement authority under state law and is grounds for corrective action, up to and including termination, in accordance with IC 36-5-7-3. Any

training-cost repayment terms, if the Town elects to require them, will be set by separate written agreement with the Town Council.

Work Environment

Tasks require a variety of physical activities generally involving minor muscular strain such as walking, running, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching. The Town Marshal must be able to perform physically demanding job functions to ensure personal safety as well as the safety of the public. Talking, hearing, and seeing are required to perform daily functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability, and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Must stand ready to engage in life and death decision-making. Daily travel is required in the course of performing portions of job functions.

Statutory Authority

This job description is intended to be read consistently with Indiana law, including IC 36-5-7 (Town Marshal), IC 5-2-1-9 (Law Enforcement Training Board; mandatory basic and in-service training), and IC 36-8-4.5 (Town Police and Fire Employment Policies). If any provision of this description conflicts with state law, state law controls. Should any part of this description be found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. This document does not constitute an employment contract, express or implied, and the Town reserves the right to revise, amend, or supplement this description at any time to reflect changes in law, department policy, or operational needs.

Pay: From $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person