Deputy Police Chief

City of Redmond•Redmond, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Redmond is seeking a second Deputy Police Chief to join its thriving, culturally diverse community. This role provides direction and oversight of operations and staff for assigned divisions and serves as a senior advisor to the Police Chief. The Deputy Police Chief exercises considerable discretion and leadership, guided by the established goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department and organization, as well as applicable city, state, or federal statutes, rules, and regulations. The position formulates policy and procedure recommendations, assists in budget preparation, development, and administration, and requires internal and external collaboration. The Deputy Police Chief takes command responsibilities during highly sensitive incidents and serves as a liaison between the department and various local, state, and federal agencies. This position stands in for the Police Chief in their absence. Applications without cover letters will not advance. This role will remain posted until a candidate is identified.

Requirements

Seven years (ten years preferred) progressive leadership experience in a public safety environment, such as police department or law enforcement authority.
Three years (five years preferred) progressive supervisory/managerial experience, with advanced leadership knowledge.
Three years’ experience as Police Captain preferred.
College degree in criminal justice, public administration, or related field preferred; advanced degree desired.
Certificates or licenses such as FBI Academy, Drucker Executive Leadership Institute, PERF’s Senior Management Institute of Police, or similar preferred.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Valid Washington State driver’s license required.
Must possess or have the ability to possess Basic Law Enforcement certification from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain Law Enforcement Supervisor or Middle Management Certificate or equivalent.
Must successfully qualify with the department issued handgun.
Must meet the required physical and medical standards of all civil service requirements.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Knowledge of and skills in conducting internal and external investigations.
Knowledge of police sciences and administration.
Knowledge of techniques of leadership, management and supervision.
Knowledge of municipal budget preparation, justification, presentation and management.
Skill in developing and supervising a competent and professional workforce.
Skill in organizing department/division resources to provide maximum protection/service to the community.
Skill in exercising controlled discretion and mediating difficult situations.
Ability to analyze impact of legislative, administrative and regulatory requirements.
Ability to evaluate effectiveness of processes and systems; modify and change processes and systems to meet the needs of the organization.
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally to all levels within the organization and the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff, departments, City Council, the Mayor and the community.
Ability to resolve complex problems which require the evaluation of alternative methods or solutions.
Ability to set objectives, delegate, and prioritize workflow in such a way that the overall mission and/or goals of the organization/department are met.
Ability to clearly articulate information and provide operational and strategic insight/direction to positively affect outcomes.
Ability to solicit cooperation from people and departments throughout the organization as well as in the community.
Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Falsified the personal history questionnaire, application, or failed to disclose pertinent information.
Been convicted of a felony (or pled nolo contendere to a felony charge) or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Washington State or has been incarcerated for any crime.
Sold marijuana, narcotics or dangerous drugs.
All illegal and/or recreational drug use will be closely scrutinized on a case-by-case basis.
Had a pattern of abusing prescription medication.
Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
Received more than two moving traffic violations within the preceding 3 years; or reckless driving violation within the preceding 5 years; or driving while license suspended within the preceding 5 years; or driving while intoxicated within the preceding five years.
Been involved in more than one motor vehicle accident within the preceding 3 years for which the applicant received a traffic or criminal citation and was convicted, forfeited bail, or entered a plea of "guilty" or "nolo contendere."
Been previously employed as a law enforcement agent and since has committed or violated federal, state or city laws pertaining to criminal activity.
Committed any serious violation of Federal, State, City or County laws.
Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statute.
Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Commission of a felony.

Nice To Haves

Ten years progressive leadership experience in a public safety environment.
Five years progressive supervisory/managerial experience, with advanced leadership knowledge.
Three years’ experience as Police Captain.
College degree in criminal justice, public administration, or related field.
Advanced degree.
Certificates or licenses such as FBI Academy, Drucker Executive Leadership Institute, PERF’s Senior Management Institute of Police, or similar.

Responsibilities

Acts on behalf of the Police Chief in carrying out the functional and day-to-day operational responsibilities of the department.
Provides oversight and direction for assigned divisions: goals, objectives, and divisional work; often requires integration of multiple divisions to align actions to broader departmental goals.
Ensures all operations comply with overall departmental goals and objectives and any applicable city, state or federal statutes, rules and regulations.
Develops, enhances and/or revises programs based on trend analysis and organizational strategy direction; evaluates and recommends changes to policies.
Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
Communicates official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public.
Collaborates with and assists the Police Chief in the development and implementation of the department’s strategic direction in alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives.
Develops, implements, oversees and adjusts all aspects of the department’s budget.
Ensures adequate financial resources, appropriate levels of spending and accountability for public funds across all divisions in the Police Department.
Supervises staff: selects, trains, motivates, evaluates, disciplines and recommends pay changes, promotions and/or terminations.
Develops and mentors command staff and other personnel to propel the organization toward its goals.
May participate in labor relations and negotiations.
Provides professional advice to city officials; participates in meetings with councils, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the public.
Actively participates in regional committees to provide the organization’s perspective and voice in collaboration with law enforcement throughout the county and state on a variety of regional issues.
Manages critical incidents and criminal investigations; responds to incidents or crime scenes and takes command as appropriate.
Serves as Police Chief in his/her absence.

Benefits

MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan
DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan
Annual COLA adjustments
Annual merit increases of up to 5%