Deputy Chief of Police

 City of McFarland

Deputy Chief of Police

Contract

Department: Police Department

Reports To: Chief of Police

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $105,000- $120,000 Annually

Status: Full-Time

Job Overview

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 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[AO1] .

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Police Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or a closely related field.

Licenses/Certificates:

• 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[AO2] .
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. 

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of organization, administration, budget, and personnel management.
• Technical and administrative phases of law enforcement, including investigations, patrol, traffic control, emergency preparedness, and custody of persons and property.
• Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and departmental policies.
• Criminal law and procedures, including arrest, search and seizure, traffic regulations, and rules of evidence.
• Supervision, training, and performance evaluation principles.
• Leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Budgeting and financial management principles.
• Modern law enforcement technology, software, and communications systems, including mobile display terminals.
• Use of firearms and other police equipment.

Ability to:

• Analyze complex reports, problems, and data; evaluate staff performance and departmental operations.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate large teams of sworn and non-sworn personnel.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel effectively.
• Conduct interviews and interrogations.
• Develop and implement goals, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Respond effectively under emergency circumstances.
• Build cooperative working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Meet physical requirements necessary for law enforcement duties, including safely handling firearms and operating vehicles.

Additional Information:

• May work unusual or prolonged hours.
• Must remain on-call and be able to respond to emergencies.
• Required to represent the Police Department in the community and at professional meetings.
• Must pass a comprehensive California POST background investigation, medical and psychological examinations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The City of McFarland offers an excellent benefit package including:

•  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

APPLICATION: To apply, please complete an application online at www.mcfarlandcity.org. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. To be considered for this position, please submit a complete employment application and resume.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of McFarland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department. 

Additional Information

All City employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be required to respond to emergencies or disaster-related activities.

Requirements

Experience:

• 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[AO1] .

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Police Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or a closely related field.

Licenses/Certificates:

• 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[AO2] .
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.