Deputy Chief of Police
About The Position
Under general direction of the Police Chief, the Deputy Police Chief directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Police Department; serves as second in command to the Police Chief; oversees the day-to-day operations of a bureau and/or divisions in the Police Department; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Police Chief. This is an executive management level classification responsible for supervising and managing staff, planning, developing, and administering the departmental budget, and directing the day-to-day operations of a bureau and/or divisions of the Police Department.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a middle management or higher role in a POST California law enforcement agency, including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Police Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or a closely related field.
- Possession of an Advanced, Supervisory and Management Certificate awarded by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission for the State of California, or eligibility to possess valid Supervisory and Management certificates issued by POST within 12 months of appointment
- Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Responsibilities
- Assume management responsibility for the activities and operations of the Police Department, coordinating sworn and non-sworn personnel in maintaining order, protecting life and property, investigating crimes, and enforcing laws and municipal ordinances.
- Serve as second-in-command to the Police Chief; oversee day-to-day operations of a bureau or division; conduct organizational, operational, and policy studies; and recommend modifications as appropriate.
- Develop and implement departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
- Respond to emergency situations as needed; work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Monitor and evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery; recommend service and staffing levels within departmental policy.
- Review crime reports and current law enforcement literature to determine trends and make operational recommendations.
- Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work of assigned staff; assign projects and evaluate outcomes; identify and resolve problems.
- Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; coordinate police training programs; implement discipline and termination procedures as necessary.
- Participate in the development and administration of the departmental budget; monitor expenditure; forecast needs for staffing, equipment, and supplies.
- Prepare special reports, correspondence, and statistical information; analyze and evaluate recommendations from personnel.
- Serve as liaison with other departments, agencies, elected officials, media, and the public; negotiate and resolve sensitive and complex issues.
- Represent the Police Department in community meetings and professional organizations.
- Serve as acting Police Chief as assigned.
- Establish and direct training programs for sworn and non-sworn personnel, including recruit Field Training Programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive City paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and Dependents
- Life insurance equal to 1-year base salary with a minimum of $50,000
- Retirement: Deferred Compensation 401(k) -The City of McFarland contributes an additional 10% of an employee's pay each pay period into a 401K plan, at no cost to the employee.
- Supplemental life insurance (Optional)
- Deferred Compensation 457 Plan (Optional)
- AFLAC Plan participation
- 12 days' vacation and 12 days sick pay accrued annually
- 12 Days Holiday Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
