Deputy Chief of Police

Port of Seattle•Seattle, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As Deputy Chief of Police, you will assist in the strategic planning and administration of the Police Department, as well as its policies and operations. You will also oversee a bureau and mid-level managers within the department and work closely with the Chief of Police and assume the full authority and responsibility of the Chief in their absence. You will be a key member of the leadership team with the responsibility to ensure high quality public safety service in an international airport and maritime environment to accomplish the department’s purpose and objectives. You will also collaborate to develop and implement short- and long-term plans and strategies in support of strategic initiatives. You will direct and lead a Police Bureau. You will establish goals and objectives in support of the purpose and vision. You will also communicate the department vision, demonstrate a steadfast commitment to it, and inspire others to work toward achieving it. You will assist the Chief with management of the department and supervise assigned police managers, ensure necessary resources, and evaluate the performance of staff. You will also manage all functions of the department when delegated. You will actively participate in negotiations and grievance hearings with the collective bargaining units representing department employees and coordinate labor relations activities with Port Labor Relations staff. You will build and maintain relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, local and federal law enforcement agencies, service organizations, aviation and maritime businesses, community members, and other partners. You will support the preparation of short and long-term plans for the department to include budget, staffing, equipment, resources, facilities, and tactical planning. You will review and analyze administrative, statistical, or specialized reports to forecast the needs of the department, design budget based on POSPD service level requirements and department objectives and goals. You will also assist the Chief of Police in researching and implementing improvements in departmental services. You will create a culture of inclusion and apply equity to exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port jobs.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience supervising police department or agency sworn personnel.
Four (4) years of experience serving as a law enforcement commander, in senior leadership, or performing a similar function in a police department or agency with responsibility for patrol operations, emergency incident response, or oversight of specialized teams and operational programs.
Possess a Washington State Peace Officer Certification or the ability to obtain one within the first six months of employment (candidates separated from commissioned law enforcement for five (5) years or more are not eligible).
Ability to obtain National Incident Management System ICS300 and ICS400 training within six months of hire.
Committed to Equity: Apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.
Policing Expert: Understand and apply laws, rules, policies, and procedures consistently and legally. Apply knowledge of fiscal control techniques, principles, and practices of police administration, the use of weapons and use of force, and the incident command system.
Effective Leader: Possess command presence and inspire others. Lead teams through consensus building and guide team growth and development.
Strong Communicator: Effective in communicating messages verbally and in writing to a wide audience. Navigate politically and legally sensitive topics. Skilled in engaging staff, community members, and key stakeholders.
Problem Solver: Identify issues, develop solutions, evaluate courses of action, and reach logical conclusions for complex issues or during stressful, critical, and rapidly evolving incidents.

Nice To Haves

Completed the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy.
Completed the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police.
Completed the Northwest School of Police and Command.

Responsibilities

Assist in the strategic planning and administration of the Police Department, its policies, and operations.
Oversee a bureau and mid-level managers within the department.
Work closely with the Chief of Police and assume their full authority and responsibility in their absence.
Ensure high-quality public safety service in an international airport and maritime environment.
Collaborate to develop and implement short- and long-term plans and strategies.
Direct and lead a Police Bureau, establishing goals and objectives.
Communicate the department vision and inspire others to achieve it.
Assist the Chief with department management, supervise assigned police managers, ensure resources, and evaluate staff performance.
Manage all functions of the department when delegated.
Participate in negotiations and grievance hearings with collective bargaining units and coordinate labor relations.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, businesses, and community members.
Support the preparation of short and long-term plans for the department (budget, staffing, equipment, resources, facilities, tactical planning).
Review and analyze reports to forecast department needs and design budgets.
Assist the Chief of Police in researching and implementing improvements in departmental services.
Create a culture of inclusion and apply equity in all aspects of work.