Special Order - Commander 7-19-17 RESCINDEDCity of Long Beach
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Date: July 19, 2017
To: WATCH REPORT
From: Robert G. Luna, Chief of Police
Memorandum
Subject: SPECIAL ORDER -POLICE COMMANDER OR ADMINSTRATOR
SPECIAL ORDER
Effective immediately, this special order amends Long Beach Police Department
Manual Section 2.5 Police Commander or Administrator, as it pertains to the
requirements for the position of Police Commander or Administrator.
2.5 POLICE COMMANDER OR ADMINISTRATOR
The Chief of Police appoints a Police Cpmmander or Administrator after the
appointment is confirmed by the City Manager. These positions are at will
positions. Police Commander or Administrators command Divisions and may be
assigned as Acting Chief-level or Manger-level officers.
General Responsibilities
Police Commander and Administrators are required to plan, direct, supervise and
coordinate all activities within their assigned Divisions. They have the responsibility and are accountable for meeting established goals created by Chief-level officers.
Their responsibilities include:
•Prepare and execute budgets for their Divisions•Provide for ongoing productivity management programs•Ensure all employees are provided appropriate training to perform basic job
assignments, as well as additional training to enhance employees' job skills•Provide for liaison with representatives of labor organizations within theirdivisions•Establish policies, procedures, and operational instructions, as necessary•Provide periodic reports of productivity and employee perfonnance
This order will remain in effect until Manual Section 2.5 Police Commander or
Administrator is revised.
Robert G. Luna, Chief of Police Date RESCINDED