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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

GG_Police: Police District 2

Salary Range Minimum:

$129,000.00

Salary Range Maximum:

$217,903.50

Closing Date:

01/31/2026

Job Details:

This is managerial and administrative work in law enforcement assisting in the direction, management and coordination of community police services, activities and programs of the City's Police Department.The single position allocated to this job class reports to the Chief of Police and works under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its level of advanced management, technical skills, level of responsibility, and considerable judgment exercised in interpretation of rules and regulations as related to laws and ordinances.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is managerial and administrative work in law enforcement, assisting in the direction, management, and coordination of community police services, activities, and programs of the City’s Police Department.

The single position allocated to this job class reports to the Chief of Police and works under limited supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its level of advanced management, technical skills, level of responsibility, and considerable judgment exercised in the interpretation of rules and regulations as related to laws and ordinances.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.  Performance of lower-level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develop and implement assigned law enforcement programs.

Exercises initiative and independent judgment in the investigation and resolution of problems.

Prepares and monitors objectives, plans, policies, and procedures for adequately meeting service/operational requirements in compliance with state and federal laws and city ordinances.

Provides an ongoing evaluation of the cost-benefit of programs and operations and alternative ways of meeting existing and future service/operational needs.

Assists in formulating policy and resolving complex issues regarding internal operations.

Regularly updates the Chief of Police on issues related to performance in each division and proposes changes to department operations. 

Represents the Department by serving on special boards and task force committees and attends or conducts briefings, special lectures, or presentations.

Within the limits of delegated authority, it is responsible for the placement, development, safety, appraisal, and discipline of personnel.  Makes recommendations for the selection, promotion, and training of personnel.

Prepares annual budget, controls expenditure levels, and ensures all resources are economically utilized.

Reviews employee problems and ensures that necessary steps are taken to maintain high morale and employee effectiveness and efficiency; receives and resolves complaints and reports to the Chief on such matters.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Acts in the absence of the Police Chief.

May be required to work with, or will have access to, information or documents pertaining to criminal investigations. Will be required to respond under emergency conditions.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, law enforcement, police science, or other related field; and a