Police Commander (Department Promotional)

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard Police Department is seeking a Police Commander. Under general direction, the Police Commander directs, coordinates, and supervises the activities and operations of one or more assigned activities within the Police Department. This role coordinates activities with other police divisions, City programs, and outside agencies or organizations. The Police Commander also performs highly responsible and technical staff assistance and performs related duties as required. This mid-management level class is responsible for administrative, supervisory, and technical work in leading and guiding the activities of programs of the Police Department. Employees in this position command an operational division or assigned patrol shift, and lead, guide, and coordinate important police investigative and administrative activities. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Assistant Police Chief, which is responsible for an operational bureau and may assume the command of the Police Program in the absence of the Police Chief. A Police Commander assumes command of a major division in the absence of the Assistant Police Chief.

Requirements

Current City of Oxnard Police Department Employee
Possess the equivalent of two (2) years as a Police Sergeant with the City of Oxnard.
A Bachelor's degree in police science, business, public administration or related field.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license.
Possess a valid POST Supervisory Certificate
Proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
This position requires a 12-month probationary period.
All public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
New employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended.
Must be able to pass a thorough reference check and background investigation.
Some positions may require a polygraph exam.
Select positions may require candidates to undergo a pre-employment medical and/or psychological evaluation.

Nice To Haves

The eligibility list may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments.

Responsibilities

Accepts management responsibility for activities, operations, and services of an assigned Department division including field operations, administration, and criminal investigations.
Oversees and/or participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of activity goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; ensures that goals are achieved.
Plans, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned projects and responsibilities; provides administrative and technical direction to sworn and non-sworn staff in assigned areas.
Coordinates the selection, orientation, training, and evaluation programs for personnel in an assigned activity; provides or coordinates staff training; identifies and resolves staff deficiencies; fulfills discipline procedures; prepares staff reports, presentations, and agenda items; reviews the work of team members to ensure compliance with the organization's policies and procedures, local and federal laws, and case law.
Responsible for upholding and furthering the Police Department's Mission Statement and Core Values; responsible for meeting, furthering, and promoting the Police Department's organizational goals, objectives, and priorities.
Responsible for engaging the public through a variety of ways, including in person, social media, and virtual/online meetings. Reviewing material from his/her area of responsibility that is being shared with the public.
Strategically plans, leads, and supports the activities of patrol, traffic, records, dispatch, and booking personnel on an assigned shift.
Responsible for monitoring the security of the station and monitoring of the detention facility.
Plans, leads, and supports the crime prevention and crime analysis unit; coordinates investigation activities with regional law enforcement agencies as needed.
Leads, coordinates, and facilitates development and administration of special planning and research and law enforcement assistance grant projects and other studies designed to improve the agency's operating efficiency and effectiveness in community policing and problem-solving crime prevention, intervention, and enforcement.
Receives complaints or reports of emergencies and determines the need for police action.
Assists, improves, and participates in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records.
Assists and participates in administrative responsibilities related to program purchasing, personnel, and community policing functions.
Develops and conducts training programs in a variety of police activities.
Serves as a liaison between the Police Department programs and the news media; provides appropriate information and press releases.
Responsible for employing quality control in such work product.
Represents Police Department interests, participates and provides leadership to various committees, task forces, and other intra-city and community projects.
Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of program equipment and facilities; reports needed improvements or corrections as required.
Periodically reviews and evaluates program systems, equipment, policies, and procedures for appropriateness; makes recommendations for changes as needed.
Responds to the most difficult inquiries and requests for information.
Oversees and/or participates in the development of the budget for an assigned activity; participates in the forecast of necessary funds for staffing, materials, and supplies; discusses and resolves budget issues with appropriate staff; implements adjustments as necessary.
Serves as a resource for the assigned program activity; coordinates operations with other City programs and law enforcement organizations; provides information and resources to City officials, the public, and other organizations as is appropriate.
Provides staff assistance and technical support to an assigned activity and other City programs; conducts financial, organizational, and operational service delivery studies; makes recommendations to address and resolve identified service delivery issues.
Attends and participates in organizational and community meetings as necessary; stays current on issues relative to the field of law enforcement.
Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary documents or correspondence to appropriate boards, groups, and/or committees.