Chief Executive Officer

Description

As an employee of the organization, working at the direction of the National Board, and a non-voting member of the National Board of Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc., the Chief Executive Officer shall:

• The Chief Executive Officer must reside in the Camdenton, Missouri area.
• Be responsible for hiring, discharging, overseeing, evaluating and directing the work of the office staff of the organization.  This includes insuring that all employer responsibilities required by Federal and State regulations are met.
• Work with the National Board to identify the need for, develop, implement or revise any policies and procedures that lead to effective leadership and management of the National organization and/or its chapters.
• Work under the direction of the National Board to secure funding for any and all of the organization’s programs.  This includes, but is not limited to, writing grants,  overseeing C.O.P.S.’ national direct mail awareness campaign and  various in-house fundraising that is vital to the organization’s financial well-being. 
• Develop, write, and/or oversee the production of newsletters for survivors and law enforcement agencies to educate and meet the emotional, financial, and legal support needs of America’s law enforcement survivors.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of hands-on programs for law enforcement survivors and affected co-workers. 
• Work with the President of C.O.P.S. to develop the agenda and business to present to the National Board at regularly scheduled or special Board meetings each year.
• Develop training programs and curricula for the Board, chapters, staff, and law enforcement personnel. Secure training facilities for various trainings required for the organization and its purposes.
• Provide daily oversight of the funds of the organization, investments of the organization as directed by the Board, and be responsible for the reporting of the financial status of the organization.  Prepare budgets, direct staff to prepare quarterly and yearly financial reports, and file those reports with appropriate governmental agencies.  This includes filing paperwork necessary to conduct C.O.P.S.’ national awareness campaign.
• Oversee the work necessary to develop an annual list of officers killed in the line of duty according to Federal criteria.  Work with officials at PSOB, FBI, NLEOMF, and FOP to develop the list for National Police Week, benefits, and C.O.P.S. membership purposes.
• Insure that all survivors’ mailing lists, reports, and payments are kept confidential by staff, Board, and chapters.
• Work with various committees of the Board to develop projects, policies and procedures for effective and efficient handling of the organization’s business.
• Serve as the Secretary, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, etc., as required for filing of paperwork with Federal, state, local governments and/or banking or investment institutions.
• Oversee all aspects of C.O.P.S.’ activities for National Police Week; secure hotel blocks, bus transportation, prepare the conference agenda, hire consultants/counselors needed for the National Police Survivors’ Conference, “C.O.P.S. Kids and Teens” program, and co-workers sessions.
• Oversee the development of and work with staff to develop public relations materials for the organization and the printing and distribution of that material.
• Insure the safekeeping and updating of all organizational documents, policies, and procedures, and require staff to insure the confidentiality of survivor information and/or financial assistance paid to survivors.
• Ensure the organization has appropriate insurance coverage.
• Ensure an independent accounting firm conducts an annual audit and files appropriate Federal and state tax returns.
• Be available for travel to represent the organization at programs, trainings, conferences, meetings, etc., as needed.
• Work with legal counsel on any legal issues that may arise on behalf of the organization.
• Oversee staff and staff issues including employment and benefit issues and updating the Employee Handbook as directed by the National Board.
• Sign all contracts for business purposes and insure the organization adheres to contract requirements.
• Oversee the work of C.O.P.S. employees ensuring the best possible representation of the organization is seen by the shareholders of the organization.
• Oversee the organization’s facilities, ensuring a comfortable working environment for all employees. 
• Perform other related duties as business requires for the good of the organization or as directed by the National Board.

Mandatory Job Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Masters’ Degree preferred
Non-Profit Management Experience preferred
Leadership Experience
Marketing Experience
Direct Mail/Fundraising Experience
Finance/Budgeting/Grant Writing Experience
Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Knowledge of the law enforcement “culture” and the effects of grief preferred