Sheriff/Police Chief jobs in Benton Harbor, MI
Sheriff/Police Chief enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Being a Sheriff/Police Chief may also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Additionally, Sheriff/Police Chief typically reports to an elected official. The Sheriff/Police Chief manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Sheriff/Police Chief typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Chief Public Defender
- Van Buren County
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Paw Paw, MI
FULL_TIME
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GRADE: CA R37 $85,560.54 - $125,460.08 DEADLINE TO APPLY: Until Filled
JOB SUMMARY: This Chief Public Defender (CPD) is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and direction of the Public Defender Office and the indigent defense (ID) contract system. The CPD shall be responsible for staffing the Public Defender Office, creation and supervision of all attorney contracts and/or attorney rosters within the contract system. Ensures that Van Buren County meets all constitutional and legislative requirements as they pertain to the representation of indigent clients and provides a high level of ID services. The CPD supervises and directs all ID staff; monitors all ID contracts and attorney rosters for compliance; develops and implements policies and procedures for all three facets of ID; directs and/or performs the department's administrative functions; and prepares the department’s annual budget.
ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Customer Focus
- Teamwork
- Employee Engagement
- Process Focus
- Financial Resources
- Organizational Values
- Goal/Results Oriented
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- IT Application
- Leadership & Influence
- Management
- Planning & Organizing
- Decision Making & Judgement
- Analysis & Problem Solving
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the activities of all three facets of ID are in compliance with the constitutional and statutory requirements regarding the defense of indigent clients. Obtain appropriate approval by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC), as necessary.
- Supervise and direct the activities of all Public Defender Office staff. Verify that each contracted attorney has current and adequate professional liability insurance.
- Attend court proceedings to monitor attorneys’ performance.
- Monitor attorney participation in continuing legal education (CLE) events as well as collecting all data as required by the MIDC relative to CLE hours.
- Monitor performance of all client ID contracts and/or attorney rosters ID contracts.
- Advise the County Administrator of violations of contract provisions, and recommendations on how to remedy compliance issues. Advise the County Administrator of recurring requests for waivers from contract requirements.
- Develop and implement internal caseload management reporting to certify Supreme Court and MIDC standards and mandates are met.
- Manage the department budget.
- Stay informed of legal precedents and relevant legislation as it pertains to ID representation.
- Attend meetings with other agencies and departments as required. Provide updates to the Board of Commissioners and Parent Committee as required.
Required Education and Experience
Juris Doctor degree with a Certificate of Admittance to the State Bar of Michigan
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the practice of criminal defense or the equivalent
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively more responsible experience in the administration of legal services.
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in business management or a related field
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Employment is dependent on background check, criminal history, and drug screen. Applicant must complete County application form.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Reports: Public Defender Staff
Delegation of Work: Delegates work to subordinates as necessary.
Supervision Given: Public Defender Staff
Reports to: This position reports to the County Administrator
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to express oneself and exchange information both verbally and in writing. The employee is frequently required to move about the office environment; operate a computer and other office machinery; and move or transport files or other items to meetings and other office spaces. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. The ability to open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary is required.
Travel
Travel is required to access County buildings and employees.
OTHER DUTIES:
Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Van Buren County.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- 10 Days Ago
Painter/Crew Chief
- Big Apple Painting Company
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Saint Joseph, MI
FULL_TIME,OTHER,TEMPORARY,PART_TIME
- I'm looking for hard working and devoted individuals for this Summer. This is an exterior painting business, meaning we work outside. There is plenty of advancement opportunities throughout the summer...
- 12 Days Ago
Lead Tech / Crew Chief
- ServiceMaster Restore 9207 - Granger
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Stevensville, MI
FULL_TIME
- Position Overview Monitors and inspects tasks for restoration jobs to ensure completion of drying, demolition and various restoration activities. Prepares and reviews documentation to include notes, p...
- 1 Month Ago
Lead Tech / Crew Chief
- ServiceMaster Restore
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Stevensville, MI
FULL_TIME
- Position Overview Monitors and inspects tasks for restoration jobs to ensure completion of drying, demolition and various restoration activities. Prepares and reviews documentation to include notes, p...
- 1 Month Ago
Restoration Lead Tech / Crew Chief
- ServiceMaster Fire & Water Restoration
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Stevensville, MI
FULL_TIME
- Position Overview Monitors and inspects tasks for restoration jobs to ensure completion of drying, demolition and various restoration activities. Prepares and reviews documentation to include notes, p...
- 1 Month Ago
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Senior Data Engineer - Principal Associate (Spark, Scala)
- Capital One
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South Bend, IN
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- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Data Engineer
- Capital One
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South Bend, IN
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- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Lead Data Engineer
- Capital One
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South Bend, IN
- 77 West Wacker Dr (35012), United States of America, Chicago, Illinois Senior Lead Data Engineer Do you love building an...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Armed Security Officer
- DETROIT BODY GUARDS PROTECTION UNIT LLC
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New Buffalo, MI
- Job Description Job Description Job description Open Availability - - Morning, Afternoon and Midnight Shifts No Experien...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
2024 Summer - Application Security Engineer Intern
- Workiva
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Berrien Springs, MI
- This position will start in the summer and could have the opportunity to continue into the fall*. Please see our start d...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Security Guard Full-Time - 1st Shift (9:00AM - 5:00PM) & 3rd Shift (S-Th 10PM-6AM)
- Lane Automotive
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Watervliet, MI
- Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not supervise others. Responsibilities & Duties: Must understand, compl...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Security Officer - First Responder
- Four Winds Casinos
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Hartford, MI
- SUMMARY: Responsible for properly executing security duties on assigned shift, to adequately protect the life and proper...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Store Detective
- Meijer
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South Bend, IN
- As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community...
- 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan which is located southwest of Kalamazoo, and northwest of South Bend, Indiana. In 2010, the population was 10,038 according to the census. It is the smaller, by population, of the two principal cities in the Niles–Benton Harbor Metropolitan Statistical Area, an area with 156,813 people.
Benton Harbor and the city of St. Joseph are separated by the St. Joseph River and are known locally as the "Twin Cities".[not in citation given] Fairplain and Benton Heights are unincorporated areas adjacent to Benton Harbor.
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Sheriff/Police Chief in Benton Harbor, MI
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