Chief Petty Officer (CPO)

Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.

Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.

Train staff in proper police work procedures.

Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.

Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.

Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.

Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.

Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.

Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.

Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court as necessary.

Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.

Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.

Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.

Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.

Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.

Direct release or transfer of prisoners.

Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.

Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.

Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.