Director, Policy & Community Support Office (PACSO) Full Time NEW

Job Description
The incumbent is responsible for the effective management and operation of the Policy and Community Support Office (PACSO). He/she is charged with the overall responsibility for administrative oversight of all operations and performance of PACSO.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
Manages the activities and operations of the Unit

Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of the professional and support staff of the Policy and Community Support Office (PACSO).
Develops Work Plan outlining activities and assignment of roles to staff.
Develops strategic and operational plans, programs and procedures for effective functioning of the Unit.
Keeps the Minister advised and informed about issues and developments regarding the effectiveness of plans, programmes and initiatives being implemented in policing and law enforcement organizations within the Ministrys purview.
Engages in stakeholder consultation with external entity in an effort to create programmes for the development and modernization of the law enforcement entities in Trinidad and Tobago.
Monitors the activities and operations of the Police Service and other law enforcement agencies on measures necessary to improve their performance.
Identifies and evaluates appropriate policies, programmes and trends which have implications on the effectiveness of policing and law enforcement in Trinidad and Tobago.
Maintains professional contacts with key stakeholders in the regional and international law enforcement arena.
Establishes and sustains relationships with key personnel in stakeholder organizations and entities whose objectives are to improve policing and law enforcement in Trinidad and Tobago
Establishes and maintains professional relationships with leaders of law enforcement organizations within the domain of the Ministry.
Provides professional skills and competencies in relation to the recruitment and training of Law Enforcement personnel for Government entities as specified by Cabinet.
Develops, Monitors and guides the administrative and operational processes, procedures and activities of the Transit Police Unit
Initiates, support, co-ordinates and monitors communities project, programmes and activities as directed by the Minister in accordance with government policy.
Collaborates with government officials and non-governmental organizations, faith based community and business organization to promote and advance projects, programmes and initiatives directed to the development of young people and communities.
Represents the Ministry of National Security at meetings and at law enforcement and other forums, as and when required.

Key Competencies
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles, practices and processes associated with organizational change and development.
Considerable knowledge of the rules and procedures governing a policing or other law enforcement organization.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and processes associated with organizational change and development.
Ability to effectively lead a team of professional, technical and administrative staff.
Ability to think critically and strategically.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholder agencies, locally and internationally.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Masters Degree in Management, Public Administration, Criminology, Social Sciences or other equivalent law enforcement-related qualification from a recognized institution.
Ten (10) years experience as a senior law enforcement administrator.
At least two (2) years experience in law enforcement planning, operations and personnel management.