Deputy Chief of Police

City of Mc Farland

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

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.

• 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; negotiating and resolving 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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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…