Office Of Public Safety Accountability Deputy Inspector General

Salary : $78,813.20 - $124,130.79 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Career
Job Number: 021021-23-2
Department: Mayor Council
Division:Office of Public Safety Accountability
Opening Date: 12/19/2023
Closing Date: 1/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
THIS JOB POSTING WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE UPON THE RECEIPT OF 100 APPLICATIONS
OR
AT THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position.
THE POSITION
The City of Sacramento's Office of Public Safety Accountability (OPSA) encompasses oversight practitioners responsible for the investigation, review, and audit of allegations of misconduct involving the Sacramento Police Department (SPD) and the Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) personnel. OPSA ensures that investigations have been completed fairly, thoroughly, and objectively. The Office of Public Safety Accountability continues its efforts in the improvement of policing and better serving the interests of the public. The goals and objectives of the office involves creating meaningful opportunities for the community to influence decisions that impact them, incorporating innovative and progressive ideas to resolve issues, explaining challenges and limitations, and ensuring outcomes meet goals while remaining inclusive and accessible.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a skilled and experienced investigator with an infallible track record of the highest degree of integrity, professionalism, sound judgement, political acumen, and savvy. Candidates should have knowledge of the principles of administration of discipline in policing organizations, as well as current trends and issues affecting policing to independently investigate officer involved shootings, police use of force that results in death or serious bodily injury, and in-custody deaths. An excellent communicator who can remain objective, think quickly, and respond appropriately, be able to effectively handle very stressful and sensitive circumstances, with tact and diplomacy, including public scrutiny and criticism.
Under general direction, plans and directs the administrative and investigation duties for one or more major components of Public Safety Accountability operations; conducts audits and makes recommendations; supervises and trains subordinate staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This advanced journey level exempt classification performs investigative and highly complex analytical duties involving issues that are sensitive and confidential. The Office of Public Safety Accountability (OPSA) Specialist is distinguished from the OPSA Analyst by the greater complexity of the assignment and supervisory duties. The OPSA Specialist is distinguished from the Director of the OPSA by the level of responsibility and authority the Director of OPSA has for the efficiency and effectiveness of the OPSA work products through quality control and related activities, establishing priorities for the OPSA, and broad oversight powers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General direction is provided by a higher-level management staff. Responsibilities include the direct or indirect supervision of management, professional and/or other support employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of professional and support staff.
• Conduct reviews and audits of Public Safety misconduct investigations.
• Monitor, evaluate, and make recommendations on the effectiveness of operations, policies, procedures, programs, and practices to increase Public Safety, protect civil liberties, and increase public confidence.
• Respond to the scene of critical incidents resulting in death or serious injury.
• Interview complainants and witnesses regarding allegations of misconduct by Public Safety personnel; forward investigative information to the Internal Affairs Division of the Public Safety department in question for follow-up.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of the Office's operating budget.
• Prepare complex statistical and narrative reports based on audit findings and recommendations.
• Assist the Director of the OPSA with the preparation of a complex narrative annual report that includes summaries of complaints, disposition of complaints, periodic statistical review, and the measured effectiveness of established objectives.
• Serve as a liaison for the OPSA with elected officials, community organizations, and community residents as it relates to police and fire accountability oversite matters.
• Gather, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and synthesize the results of administrative Internal Affairs investigation reports and statistical data for thoroughness, objectivity, and timeliness; summarize findings to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement for future investigations.
• Prepare complex statistical and narrative reports, correspondence, and other documents, including those required by law.
• Perform community outreach by representing the OPSA during public events.
• Build effective relationships with members of the community and Public Safety personnel.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• May be required to attend evening meetings and/or events periodically.
• Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
• City and police practices, policies, and procedures; criminal law, state civil law, civil rights law, and Police Officer and Firefighter Bill of Rights.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Principles of statistical analysis.
• Principles and practices of budgeting.
• Report writing techniques; usage of English syntax, language mechanics, punctuation and grammar.

Skill in:

• Use of modern office equipment including computers, computer applications and software.

Ability to:

• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in large and/or complex data sets.
• Supervise subordinate personnel, including professional, clerical, and other support staff.
• Establish effective working relationships with public officials, public/private agencies, and the public consisting of a variety of culturally diverse and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Handle stressful and sensitive circumstances with tact and diplomacy.
• Prepare and analyze detailed written reports.
• Perform work assignments independently and in a timely manner.
• Speak, read, and write English at a level necessary for effective performance.
• Employ effective interviewing techniques.
• Prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Exercise independent judgment with limited direction.

Experience and Education:
Experience:
Three (3) years full-time work experience performing professional-level administrative/investigative or legal/investigative work. Substantial involvement with law enforcement issues is strongly preferred.
Education:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment.
For positions where ability to drive is not an essential function, the employee must be able to arrange reliable and timely transportation whether through use of their private vehicle, use of government vehicle (when available) or through other private or public transportation for their attendance at essential off-site meetings, events, and trainings.
Background Investigation:
Must pass a criminal background check.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Physical Requirements:
On an intermittent basis sit at a desk; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; write and use a keyboard and occasionally lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less; incumbents will travel to and participate in various events throughout the City which may involve exposure to traffic and inclement weather conditions. Requires effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing.
Environmental Conditions:
Work is performed in the field on occasion and could include standing, kneeling, and bending; may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, communicable biological substances, drug paraphernalia, unsanitary conditions, confrontational interactions, and potentially hostile environments; must have ability to work at crime scenes involving human trauma of all types and degrees of severity; must be able to remain calm during high stress situations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents may be required to be on-call and work evening hours.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline or upon receipt of 100 applications, whichever occurs first ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  1. If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  2. If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline or upon receipt of 100 applications, whichever occurs first ;

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
• Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process.

3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.
5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
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