Commissioner of Public Safety
Rye, NY

As appointed by the City Manager with confirmation of the City Council, the incumbent of this position serves as department head and appointing authority over the Department of Public Safety, with statutory charge and supervision over the divisions making up said department: Fire, Police, and Emergency Planning. This position exercises broad administrative and managerial responsibilities in planning and directing the operations of the Department of Public Safety. Responsibility involves the development of all policies and internal procedures as well as planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and monitoring the activities of the departmental divisions and evaluating all staff, including sworn firefighters and police officers, in carrying out the operation and mission of the department, which is to preserve the rights of the citizens of the City of Rye, protect life and property, prevent crimes, preserve public safety, respond to threats to public peace and order, and enforce all laws and ordinances.

In addition, the incumbent is responsible for planning and coordinating response to emergencies or disasters, and for emergency medical services. Work is performed in coordination with public officials as well as with other local, state and federal law enforcement and mutual aid officials. The Commissioner shall have all the powers and duties as prescribed under New York State law and statutes governing law enforcement, fire prevention and public safety, as well as those authorized by the City Council. The Commissioner has authority over the expenditure of all monies appropriated to the Department of Public Safety for the effective operation of its required functions and public services. The Commissioner further has the authority to appoint, train, supervise, discipline and terminate all sworn officers and civilian employees of the Department of Public Safety, as well as volunteer firefighters. The Commissioner delegates considerable authority for the performance of technical and administrative activities, with the major emphasis of his/her work on overall managerial administration, long term planning, direction and coordination of the various divisions of the department. Work is performed under the general direction of the City Manager.

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