Directs the activities of a large public safety services agency by addressing daily issues as well as long term operational and administrative issues. Oversees the development and implementation of appropriate change or creation of uniformed departmental directives, policies, and procedures that affect the department. Oversees the administration of the agency’s performance evaluation system that ensures commensurate work behavior as defined by agency job standards and state human resource rules and regulations. Oversees the disciplinary proceedings for commissioned and non-commissioned personnel by reviewing case files and consulting with appropriate staff and management to ensure proper assessment prior to submission to the Director for final review and disposition or additional judicial processes as dictated by departmental policy. Directs and oversees the department’s fiscal and budgetary operations to ensure the appropriate balanced funding within state and federal guidelines. Reviews and recommends proposed legislation, testifies before legislative subcommittees, monitors and tracks legislation, and ensures the appropriate dissemination of new legislation that involve the agency. Assists the Director and Administrative Services Commander in the final stages of reviewing, interviewing, and recommending trooper recruits for hire, while adhering to state and federal employment laws, rules and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.