Assistant Chief Of Police

The City of Salinas is seeking an Assistant Chief of Police who will be a strong and committed leader who earns the respect of his/her staff. The ideal candidate will be fair and ethical, able to connect with a diverse and engaged community, have a proven track record of innovation and leadership in public safety, and demonstrate a commitment to community-oriented policing.

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To be considered, please submit an application and attach the following document:

• Resume,
• Cover letter
• Five work related references.

Summary of Duties: Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, and directs the operational activities of the Police Department.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Assistant Chief of Police is a single position class in which the incumbent exercises a significant degree of initiative, independent judgement and discretion in the administration and direction of all operational activities of the Department. The incumbent will work collaboratively with all members of the department, City, community groups, business leaders, and across public service disciplines in order to promote collaborative problem-oriented policing. This class is distinguished from the Deputy Chief of Police in that incumbents of the latter manage the daily administration of all operations within an assigned division. This class is distinguished from the Police Chief in that the latter has ongoing overall responsibility for the Department. The Assistant Chief of Police will, in the absence of the Police Chief, assume full command responsibility for the Police Department. This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Police Chief.

Supervision Received and Exercised:Receives administrative direction from the Chief of Police. Provides administrative direction to all Police Department personnel.

1. Assists in planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling, and administering the operation activities in the preservation of order, protection of life and property, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances
2. Assists in the development and implementation of a confidential system of Police communications and record keeping
3. Determines service levels and staffing requirements, and devises plans and procedures to effectively respond to such service needs
4. Confers with citizens and municipal officials on law enforcement issues and problems, and assists in the development of lawful and responsive processes, procedures and action steps
5. Assists in coordinating the activities of the various divisions within the department
6. Analyzes operational costs and directs preparation of annual budget requests and justifications
7. Assists in administering the annual budget
8. Coordinates municipal law enforcement activities with those of other law enforcement agencies
9. Confers with the Police Chief and other agency directors on departmental policy, long-range program planning and high-level issues affecting public safety
10. Attends City Council meetings and assists on matters affecting the Police Department
11. Attends police conferences and related community and business meetings as a designated representative of the Police Department
12. Facilitates staff meetings and coordinates activities with members of other departments
13. Assists in selecting and assigning of Police Department personnel and equipment
14. Assists the planning and implementation of major departmental training and in-service programs
15. Facilitates the counseling and disciplining of personnel
16. Supervises all facets of special studies and reports prepared in support of departmental operations
17. Delivers presentations to civic groups and other appropriate audiences in coordination with the Police Chief
18. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge base on changes and trends within the law enforcement and crime prevention fields
19. Serves as Chief of Police during absence of the Chief
20. Fulfills emergency response obligations on a 24/7 basis, as needed
21. Performs other related duties and assumes responsibilities of the Police Chief as required

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of modern police command and administration.
• Municipal governmental systems management, including budgets.
• Modern methods of crime prevention, detection, criminal identification, and of Police records and communications systems.
• Federal, State and local laws, regulations and ordinances governing criminal, vehicular and investigatory rules pertinent to arrest and custody of persons, search and seizure, and rules of evidence
• Modern personnel management and training principles, methods and practices
• Principles and practices of community oriented policing

Skill in:

• Analyze highly complex and sensitive police issues; and plan and implement effective corrective measures
• Plan, initiate, and maintain training, crime prevention, and other programs. Lead and command subordinates
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with individuals and groups representing a diverse community of interests
• Maintain professionalism and calmness in contentious and difficult situations

Education and Experience:Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be an equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related field eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal law enforcement work, including a minimum of two (2) years at the rank of Police Commander, or equivalent. Master's degree desirable. Bilingual preferred, but not required.

Licenses and Certifications: A valid State of California Driver's License. Employee must complete AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.

Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to maintain physical and emotional conditioning to optimally perform in this position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, type, use telephone, two-way radio, computer, use and control of firearms; see well enough to drive vehicles, read small print on documents and maps, detect subtle shades of color; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone and two-way radio conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard at fifty feet of distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, climb, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, reach overhead, climb; physical mobility sufficient to move in a normal business office, to walk on uneven surfaces; physical strength to lift 20 pounds; physical stamina sufficient to sit at a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity and alertness to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw rapid valid conclusions, make rapid valid judgments and decisions. Other physical requirements as described in the P.O.S.T. Medical Screening Manual.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills which may be required.

Employment Type: Full-Time