Deputy Police Chief

Overview

The purpose of this executive leadership position is to assist the Chief of Police in managing the operation and administration of the Police Department.

• Oversees bureau commanders and their applicable day-to-day operations, as well as the department’s Professional Standards component and assigned staff.
• Supervises staff by prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff training and adherence to policies and procedures, conducting employee conferences, and making hiring, termination, disciplinary, and promotional recommendations to the Chief of Police.
• Assists in directing and evaluating the operation and administration of the Police Department.
• Responds to questions and concerns from supervisors, employees, and other city departments; prepares and reviews operational and administrative reports; and coordinates department activities with other law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and businesses.
• Assists in the development of the annual budget and monitors and approves expenditures.
• Attend community events and meetings and assist with coordinating and preparing media and social media releases.
• Assists with developing and monitoring the department’s strategic plan, and with pursuing and achieving the plan’s strategic objectives.
• Serves as the Acting Chief of Police in the event of an extended leave of absence of the Chief of Police.

• Performs other similar duties as required

• North Carolina General Statutes
• Rules, regulations, and techniques of criminal and administrative investigations
• Police investigative and identification techniques
• City and department policies and procedures
• Geography of the City of Concord
• Budgeting and strategic planning
• Computer software, department, and city information systems
• Contemporary law enforcement philosophy and evidence-based community policing strategies

• Possession or ability to obtain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License within sixty (60) days. Failure to obtain within sixty (60) days may result in termination.
• Possession or ability to obtain North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Certification. Failure to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire may result in termination.
• Intermediate and Advanced Law Enforcement Certifications or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Graduation or completion of an executive-level training program preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City’s criteria for an acceptable driving record.

• Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.
• Light Work:
  Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly AND/OR walking or standing to a significant degree.
• Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.