Police Chief [electronic resource] : How to Attain and Succeed in this Critical Position

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McDevitt, Daniel S.

Contributor:

Field, Mark W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Police--Supervision of.

Police chiefs.

Police chiefs--Supervision of.

Police.

Local Subjects:

Police--Supervision of.

Police chiefs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (314 p.)

Place of Publication:

Springfield : Charles C Thomas, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Based on over seventy years of extensive experience at the federal, state, county, and municipal level, the authors draw on current knowledge to provide a thorough overview of the realities of the position of chief of police. The book provides practical, common sense advice for preparing oneself for the position, successfully negotiating the application and screening process, and competing in various selection procedures including the assessment center. The book then addresses negotiating an employee compensation and benefits agreement, and once the position is offered, how to prepare for your

Contents:

POLICE CHIEF; CONTENTS; Chapter 1 PREPARATION; Chapter 2 DO I REALLY WANT TO DO THIS?; Chapter 3 FINDING A POSITION AND MAKING APPLICATION; Chapter 4 INTERVIEWS AND QUESTIONNAIRES; Chapter 5 ASSESSMENT CENTERS; Chapter 6 RESPONDING TO THE JOB OFFER; Chapter 7 YOU'VE GOT THE JOB-GETTING STARTED; Chapter 8 BUILDING ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS; Chapter 9 MANAGING THE BUDGET PROCESS; Chapter 10 POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT; Chapter 11 PERSONNEL COMPLAINTS AND DISCIPLINE; Chapter 12 STAFF INTERACTIONS ANDSUCCESSION PLANNING; APPENDICES

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

0-398-08628-1

OCLC:

689996522