Assistant Chief & Organization

Question 1

What are the responsibilities of a successful assistant chief?

Answer 1

1. Keep Division Commander Informed
2. Develop a Partnership with Commanders
3. Provide a layer of objectivity
4. Develop Lines of Informal Communication
5. Impact the Work Environment in a positive way.
   6.Personal Development
6. Develop Subordinates
7. Understand the Internal and External Politics Impacting Area/Section Operations

Question 2

G.O. 0.2 - Department Management Philosophies - PLOPC

Answer 2

1. Public Responsibility - Anticipate needs and respond to needs of public. Encourage growth in those areas
2. Leadership and Innovation - All personnel strive to improve productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Dept Ops
3. Organizational Development - Supervisors and Managers will be developed through training/experience
4. Personnel Development - Develop personnel to fullest extent establish individual accountability
5. Command Accountability - Promote Responsiblity, accountability, and decision making at each command.

Question 3

G.O. 0.1 Organizational Values & Mission Statement

Answer 3

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security to the people of California.

Fairness
Respect
Ethical Practices
Equitable treatment for all

Question 4

G.O. 0.8 CHP PRIDE

Answer 4

Courage, Honesty, Professionalism

Principles, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Esprit de Corps

Question 5

What are the Special Characteristics from the A/C Job Bulletin? CCHIPA DDIPS

Answer 5

Courage, Confidence, Honesty, Integrity, Professional Demeanor, Accountability

Diplomacy, Decisiveness, Independence, Personal Appearance w/Dept Policy, Sensitivity

Question 6

Seven Points of the Badge

Answer 6

Character, Courtesy, Honor, Integrity, Judgment, Knowledge, Loyalty

Question 7

Scope of A/Chief Exam?

Answer 7

Knowledge of - Dept. Policies and Procedures
Variety of management principles, techniques, trends
Dept. Programs & Government Budget Programs
State/Fed Law and Changes in Effecting Dept Operations
Dept Strat Plan Goals and Strategies
CHP Org. Structure
Trends Impacting the Department
Community group interests and events and regional transportation issues
Operations of Allied Agencies and Impact on Department
EEO Fed and State Requirements and Laws against Employee Discrimiation and Harrassment
Legal, economic, and political parameters involved in Dept. Procurements.