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Ordinance No. 6,627930513 -4 ORDINANCE NO. 6627 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A, "CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: Section 1: That Appendix A, "Class Specifications For Positions in the Classified Service," "Service Group - Police," of the Code of Ordinances, City of Baytown, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: SERVICE GROUP - POLICE POLICE CADET "A NON -CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE GOVERNED BY CITY POLICY" General Statement of Duties: Performs training duties while assigned to the administrative offices. Distinguishing features of the class: Non - certified, newly hired employee awaiting entrance into a police academy. A Non -Civil Service employee governed by City policy. Civil Service probation period does not begin until assigned as a Police Academy Trainee. Examples of work: Assists Police Department personnel as required. Qualifications: Meet entrance requirements from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) and qualifications established by Chapter 143 of the local Government Code. Possess a valid Texas driver's license. POLICE ACADEMY TRAINEE "A NON -CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE GOVERNED BY CITY POLICY" General Statement of Duties: Assigned to the police academy for basic police officer training, as required by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE). Distinguishing features of the class: Attends and successfully completes a certified police academy. Non - certified, newly hired employee attending the police academy. A Non -Civil Service employee governed by City Policy. Civil Service probation begins on assignment to the police academy. 930513 -4a Examples of work: Regularly attends all classes at the police academy, completes required physical fitness requirements and successfully qualifies at the shooting range. Qualifications: Meet entrance requirements from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) and qualifications established by Chapter 143 of the local Government Code and the Civil Service Rules of the City. Possess a valid Texas driver's license. PATROL OFFICER General Statement of Duties: Enforces law to protect and serve the public. Provides aide to citizens while rendering basic police services to the public. Distinguishing characteristics of work: Patrols a specified area of the city to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, and to enforce motor vehicle operations and parking regulations. Assists in personnel related issues, crime prevention tasks, training programs and other specialized assignments. Examples of work: Investigates and reports criminal offenses, assists in the investigation of misdemeanor and felony offenses, apprehends suspects and assists in the prosecution of offenders. Prepares educational programs and classes for the public on crime prevention and for the academy. Performs administrative duties as assigned. Qualifications: Ability to work under stressful conditions. Ability to deal courteously with the public. Knowledge of civil, traffic and criminal laws and city ordinances. Knowledge of geography. High school diploma and 45 semester hours of college or successful completion of academy training from a certified program or prior police officer experience as a certified peace officer. Basic police officer certification obtained from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) . Valid Texas Driver's license. All other qualifications as established by Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and the Civil Service Rules of the City. SERGEANT General Statement of Duties: Supervises and coordinates general activities of assigned personnel on a squad. Enforces laws to protect and serve the public. 2 930513 -4b Distinguishing characteristic of work: Responsible for direct supervision and control of patrol officers assigned to areas of the city to meet basic law enforcement needs, patrol officers assigned to investigations and those individuals assigned to crime prevention. Examples of work: Supervises, coordinates, plans and organizes the work of personnel assigned. Supervises operations of patrol units, detectives and other specialized units of the department. Performs investigations, develops training methods, conducts training and performs administrative duties. Evaluates performance of subordinates. Qualifications: Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to work under stressful conditions. Knowledge of civil, traffic and criminal laws and city ordinances. Knowledge of methods of law enforcement tactics and policies. Knowledge of city streets and geography. Knowledge of departmental policies, methods and procedures. High school diploma or equivalent, State of Texas Peace officers License and sworn officer for the City. Two (2) years of experience in the position classification immediately below. All other requirements as established by Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and the Civil Service Rules of the City. LIEUTENANT General Statement of Duties: Supervises, coordinates and directs assigned personnel on a specific shift. Enforces laws to protect and serve the public. Distinguishing features of the class: Responsible for exercising command over and integrating field activities of subordinate supervisors in meeting basic law enforcement needs, investigations and administrative procedures. Directs police activities, training, public education and other activities as required. Examples of work: Reviews, discusses and analyses general work orders, specific instructions and routine work activities and special assignments of subordinates. Gives written and oral instructions to subordinates. Assures compliance with standard operating procedures, regulations and standards. Assists with divisional budget. Evaluates performance of subordinates. Qualifications: Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet time deadlines and communicate orally and in writing. Ability to maintain tactful, cooperative relationship with the public and other police 3 930513 -4c authorities. Knowledge of civil, traffic and criminal laws and city ordinances. Knowledge of departmental policies, methods and procedures. High school diploma or equivalent, State of Texas Police Officers License and sworn officer for the City. Two (2) years of experience in the position classification immediately below. All other requirements as established by Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and the Civil Service Rules of the City. ASSISTANT CHIEF /CAPTAIN* General Statement of Duties: Assists the Chief of Police in the complex task of overall planning, directing and supervising divisions of the Police Department. Assumes Police Chief's administrative duties during absence. Enforces laws to protect and serve the public. Distinguishing features of the class: Manages and administers the overall operations of the divisions where assigned including personnel deployment, budget concerns and policy enforcement. Regularly reviews operations to ensure effectiveness and conformity with established strategies. Examples of work: Assist Chief of Police in analyzing and studying work activities. Plans, organizes and coordinates work of field units through subordinate levels of line supervision. Advises, trains and develops subordinate supervisors in knowledge and understanding of rules, regulations, laws and techniques of the law enforcement process. Responds to emergency incidents, assumes commands if necessary. Prepares divisional budget and assists in departmental budget. Evaluates performance of subordinates. Qualifications: Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet time deadlines and communicate orally and in writing. Ability to maintain tactful, cooperative relationship with the public and other police authorities. Knowledge of civil, traffic and criminal laws and city ordinances. Knowledge of departmental policies, methods and procedures. High school diploma or equivalent, State of Texas Peace Officer License and sworn officer for the City. Two (2) years of experience in the position classification immediately below if position is one filled by testing. All other requirements as established by Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and the Civil Service Rules of the City. 4 930513 -4d *Note - Provisions enacted by Ord. No. 5941, §§ 1 -4, adopted August 1, 1991 are provided as follows: Section l: That Appendix "I" of Chapter 8, Art. II of "Classification Plan for Classified Service" of the Code of Ordinances, City of Baytown, Texas is hereby amended by renaming the classification immediately below Chief of Police of the Baytown Police Department from "Assistant Chief of Police" to "Captain." Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby prescribes for a total of five Captain positions in the City of Baytown Police Department. Section 3: That the two existing persons in this classification retain the title of Assistant Chief until their retirement. Section 4: That upon the two existing positions in this classification becoming vacant the positions shall be filled with Captains by testing as provided by Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code. Section 2: That Appendix A, "Class Specifications For Positions in the Classified Service," "Service Group - Firemen," of the Code of Ordinances, City of Baytown, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: SERVICE GROUP - FIRE FIGHTERS FIRE CADET "A NON -CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE GOVERNED BY CITY POLICY" General Statement of Duties: Performs training duties while assigned to the administrative offices. Distinguishing features of the class: Non - certified, newly hired employee awaiting entrance into a recruit training academy. A Non -Civil Service employee governed by City policy. Civil Service probation period does not begin until assigned as Fire Academy trainee. Examples of work (illustrative only): Reads and studies Fire Department and City of Baytown Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures. Assists staff personnel as required. Attends training classes with shift personnel. Receives uniforms and equipment in preparation for recruit training. Qualifications: Meet entrance and future certification requirement from the Texas Fire Commission. Possess a valid Texas driver's license. Other qualifications as established by Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code. FIRE ACADEMY TRAINEE "A NON -CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE GOVERNED BY CITY POLICY" General Statement of Duties: Assigned to a recruit fire academy for basic fire fighter training, as required and 5 930513 -4e regulated by the Texas Fire Commission. Assigned to an appropriate training facility for emergency medical training. Distinguishing features of the class: Attend a Fire Academy as assigned and successfully completes all assignments. Attend emergency medical training classes. A Non -Civil Service employee governed by City policy. Probation period begins on assignment as Fire Academy trainee. Examples of work (illustrative only) : Attend classes, complete academic and physical requirements, perform fire fighting, rescue and emergency medical functions under the supervision of an instructor. Qualifications: Meet entrance and future certification requirement from the Texas Fire Commission. Possess a valid Texas Class "B" driver's license. Other qualifications as established by Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and Civil Service rules of the City. FIRE FIGHTER General Statement of Duties: Protects lives and property by extinguishing fires, performing rescues, conducting emergency first aid and any other functions required to protect and assist the public. Distinguishing features of the class: Performs manual tasks of a hazardous nature involving fire fighting, rescue, control of hazardous materials and emergency first aid under the immediate supervision of superior officers. Performs routine maintenance and custodial work on station and equipment under general supervision. Performs duties of the Fire Equipment Operator, when assigned. Examples of work (illustrative only): Suppresses fires by stretching fire hoses, making entry into structures, climbing ladders and applying water. Cleans and assists in performing maintenance on equipment, tools, apparatus and facilities. Participates in fire prevention /public education activities. Operates motorized apparatus for training, maintenance or other occasional duties. Qualifications: Ability to work under stressful conditions. Knowledge of fire fighting, hazardous materials and emergency medical procedures. Basic Fire Fighter's Certification. Class "B" Texas driver's license. Other qualifications as established by Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and Civil Service rules of the City. R 930513 -4f FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR General Statement of Duties: Provides safe operation of apparatus transporting personnel and equipment to emergency and non- emergency incidents. Distinguishing features of the class: Operates motorized apparatus, pumps and aerial apparatus. Calculates fire flows and friction losses. Performs operational survey of equipment. Performs routine maintenance and custodial work on station and equipment under general supervision. Performs duties of the Lieutenant, when assigned. Examples of work (illustrative only): Maintains a thorough knowledge of streets and features of assigned districts. Drives motorized apparatus on routine assignments and emergency responses. Establishes and maintains proper water supply for fire hoses. Conducts daily operational evaluations on vehicles, equipment and facilities. Assist in fire fighting, as required. Qualifications: Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet time deadlines, communicate effectively. Knowledge of fire fighting, hazardous materials, human relations and emergency medical procedures. Basic Fire Fighter's Certification. Class "B" Texas driver's license. Two (2) years of experience. Other qualifications as established by Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and Civil Service rules of the City. LIEUTENANT General Statement of Duties: Coordinates, supervises and directs fire protection /emergency response related activities as assigned. Distinguishing features of the class: Commands activities at emergency incidents. Provides input to assist in preparation of divisional budget. Directs fire prevention inspections, training, public education and other activities. Directs personnel, as assigned, coordinating work assignments with superior and peer officers. Performs duties of the Battalion Chief, when assigned. Examples of work (illustrative only) : Performs fire fighting, emergency medical and other emergency functions. Inspects facilities, personnel and equipment under their control, participates and directs training activities, assures compliance with standard operating procedures, regulations and standards, responds to emergency incidents. Resolves conflicts between members. makes work assignments. Conducts investigations related 7 930513 -4g to fire cause determination. Evaluates performance of subordinates. Qualifications: Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet time deadlines, communicate effectively. Knowledge of fire fighting, hazardous materials, instruction techniques, human relations and emergency medical procedures. Basic Fire Fighter's Certification. Basic Fire Investigator, Fire Inspector, Peace Officer certification if responsible for those areas. Class "B" Texas driver's license. Four (4) years of experience. Other qualifications as established by Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and Civil Service rules of the City. BATTALION CHIEF General Statement of Duties: Coordinates, supervises and directs fire protection /emergency response related activities in an assigned division. Distinguishing features of the class: Commands activities at emergency incidents. Assists in preparation of divisional budget. Directs fire prevention inspections, training, public education and other activities as required. Directs personnel within a division, as assigned. Examples of work (illustrative only): Inspects facilities, personnel and equipment under their control, develops, participates and directs training activities, assures compliance with standard operating procedures, regulations and standards, responds to emergency incidents. Evaluates performance of subordinates. Qualifications: Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet time deadlines, communicate effectively. Knowledge of fire fighting, hazardous materials, instruction techniques, human relations and emergency medical procedures. Basic Fire Fighter's Certification, Basic Fire Instructor's Certification. Basic Fire Investigator, Fire Inspector, Peace Officer certification if responsible for those areas. Class "B" Texas driver's license. Six (6) years of experience. Other qualifications as established by Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and Civil Service rules of the City. ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF General Statement of Duties: Assists Fire Chief with management of personnel, facilities and equipment. Assumes Fire Chief's administrative duties in his absence. 8 930513 -4h Distinguishing features of the class: Responsible for the planning, control and general supervision of the activities of all fire and related personnel within an assigned division or divisions in meeting the fire prevention, investigation, inspection, suppression, or other emergency needs of the citizens and visitors in the response areas. Gives major attention to scheduling and deploying of resources to meet needs and does related work as required. Examples of work (illustrative only): Establishes work schedules for subordinates to comply with applicable regulations. Responds to emergency incidents, assumes command if necessary. Supervises inspection of establishments to assure compliance with fire regulations. Develops programs to educate the public in fire safety. Coordinates inspection and repair of Fire Department facilities and equipment. Prepares divisional budget and assists in development of departmental budget. Evaluates performance of subordinates. Qualifications: Knowledge of fire fighting, equipment, ordinances, laws, codes and standards, rules and regulations, human relations, hazardous materials and chemistry. Ability to communicate effectively, handle stressful situations, analyze data and establish priorities. Basic Fire Fighter certification, Class "B" Driver's license. Basic Fire Investigator, Fire Inspector, Peace Officer certification if responsible for those areas. Class "B" Texas driver's license. Other qualifications as established by Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and Civil Service rules of the City. Section 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance. Section 4: If any provisions, section, exception, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or the application of same to any person or set of circumstances, shall for any reason be held unconstitutional, void or invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this ordinance or their application to other persons or sets of circumstances and to this end all provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. Section 5: This ordinance shall take effect from and after ten (10) days from its passage by the City Council. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice hereof by causing the 9 930513 -4i caption of this ordinance to be published in the official newspaper of the City of Baytown at least twice within ten (10) days after passage of this ordinance. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of Baytown, this the 13th day of May, 1993. ��r. PETE C. AL FARO, Mayor ATTEST: r EILEEN P:_ LL, City Clerk a - 2 2ca 'CIO RAMIREZ, ., City Attorney kgaV ==W5- 13- 93=wnd rPBVna 10