Executive Director-Cleveland Community Police Commission - City of Cleveland, Ohio

International City Management • Cleveland, OH

360d • $120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The City of Cleveland, OH is conducting a national search for a collaborative and resourceful Executive Director to oversee the daily affairs of the Cleveland Police Commission office. The Executive Director works for the Community Police Commission, a 13-member, diverse board initially created under the city's Consent Decree with the U.S. Department of Justice and given new oversight power created by Cleveland voters in 2021. Reporting directly to the Cleveland Community Police Commission Co-Chairs, the primary duty of the Executive Director is to support the Commission's role to 'respond to community needs and concerns regarding regulation of the City's police force and community-police relations through duties' outlined in the Cleveland City Charter. This will involve coordinating closely with the Commission, particularly the Co-Chairs and other committee leadership (when appropriate), to carry out the functions of the Commission, charter 115-5, and implement Consent Decree mandates. This is an excellent opportunity to work in cooperation with other City departments and make a lasting impact in the areas of community policing, law enforcement, social and racial justice.

Requirements

• Master's degree in law, public policy, public administration, or business administration required.
• Two years of experience may substitute for each year of postgraduate education.
• Four (4) years of full-time paid management or administrative experience required.
• Strong ability to lead and manage a staff.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in related policy work (e.g., police reform, criminal justice system reform, social justice, civil rights, or community advocacy).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of restorative justice and social justice.
• Experience with police reform, civilian oversight, and consent decrees strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of best practices and national trends in civilian oversight of law enforcement, transparency, and accountability.
• Strong coordination and project management skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficiency in business writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the functions of the Office of the Commission: Advance the Commission's mission and perform other public duties as the Commission may prescribe.
• Serve as Secretary of the Commission and of any advisory committee or subcommittee the Commission may create or delegate this duty to a member of the Commission staff.
• Prepare annual reports summarizing the Commission's achievements and recommendations in collaboration with the Commission for public distribution.
• Implement the Commission's decisions: Work in cooperation with other City departments on improvement of law-enforcement services and police accountability.
• Conduct educational activities, institutes, meetings, and prepare reading materials that will lead to better community-police relations.
• Provide recommendations to the Commission for performance improvement.
• Support the regulation of the City's police force and community-police relations: Maintain contacts with community groups concerned with constitutional policing, social justice, and public safety.
• Report to the Commission regarding community groups' activities and serve as a source of accurate and reliable data on issues in community policing.
• Coordinate the preparation of an annual budget and advocate for operational resources: Create the Commission's proposed annual budget and submit an annual budget request for the Mayor's approval.
• Authorize necessary expenditures and enter into contracts for professional and other services in accordance with the adopted budget.
• Ensure proper and appropriate financial oversight and spending of funds allocated to the Commission.
• Hire, supervise, evaluate, and discharge employees of the Office of the Commission.
• Create a transparent evaluation system for all employees that will be conducted yearly through written evaluations.

Benefits

• Anticipated starting hiring range between $120,000 - $130,000 +/- DOQ.
• Cost-effective health, dental and vision plans.
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Ten paid holidays.
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees