Deputy Chief of Police

Job Description Summary

The Deputy Chief reports to the Chief of Police and assists with the planning and administration of the Police Department, as well as its policies and operations. In the absence of the Police Chief, a Deputy Chief has the authority to represent or act as the Police Chief. This position is responsible for maintaining a work environment that fosters the core values of Integrity, Empathy, Optimism, Adaptability, Initiative and Innovation. In addition, they will be committed to promote positive public relations by participating with the media and acting as a liaison for the Police Department with other law enforcement agencies. Coordinates various training services. Prepares and manages the budget. Assists in the recruiting and hiring of personnel.

The ideal candidate will have ethics above reproach and be a person of integrity and honesty. A skilled leader who is positive, approachable and committed to maintaining a work environment that fosters the Police Departments core values which include professionalism, collaboration, innovation, honesty, fairness and respect, and accountability. The ideal candidate will possess between 15 to 20 years of law enforcement experience, including 7-9 years in progressively responsible supervisory roles, preferably within Field Operations. Experience with a law enforcement agency that employs 200 or more individuals is highly preferred.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.

We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:

Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism – Innovation

Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview.
All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source.

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Promotes positive public relations by participating in media interviews, acting as a liaison for the police department with other law enforcement agencies, giving public presentations, serving on committees and task teams, and representing the Police Department in state and local police functions.
• Acts as training coordinator by ensuring training of all personnel meets or exceeds mandated standards, planning and revising service training, overseeing training budgets, submitting proper paperwork, and seeking cost effective alternatives in training.
• Prepares and manages the budget by coordinating plans, development, and ongoing management of budget and expenditures and updating improvement plans.
• Supports policy development and compliance by ensuring policies are updated and distributed and conducting reviews of new and changed policies.
• Assists in the recruiting of personnel by overseeing and evaluating the hiring process of personnel, reviewing examinations and interview questions, and making recommendations in hiring, discipline, and termination matters.
• Oversees assigned divisions of the department; including direct responsibilities for field law enforcement operations.
• Assists the Chief of Police in the planning, organization and direction of the activities and personnel of the Police Department. Participates in the development and monitoring of the departmental operations, procedures and goals.
• Investigates, resolves and mediates administrative, inter-agency and operational inquiries and complaints, negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant and controversial issues, evaluates and coordinates the resolution of labor relations and community relations issues.
• Manages critical incidents and criminal investigations; responds to major crime scenes and takes command when appropriate.
• Assumes command of departmental activities in the Chief’s absence and plans organizes and directs the activities and operations with assigned functions ensuring the furthering of the Departments mission and goals.
• Serves as part of the Department’s and City’s management team by working cooperatively with other managers, staff, elected officials, city and county prosecuting attorneys and the City Attorney.
• Provides operational leadership to ensure standards are met for productivity, efficiency, continuous quality improvement, customer satisfaction and teamwork.
• Performs work within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with policies and quality standards. Monitors assigned operations and assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and policies.
• Participates as a key member of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Maintains ability to perform all the essential duties of the rank of Police Officer.

Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a Master's degree-level of study.
• Experience: Minimum of eleven years of law enforcement experience or equivalent and a minimum of three years’ of progressively sworn responsibility. Police Lieutenant/Commander or equivalent position or higher.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Arizona Operator’s Driver’s License, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read technical reports, statistics, research material and police reports.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and determine percentages.
• Writing: Work requires the ability to write general correspondence, reports, performance appraisals, budget justifications, letters, disciplinary documents, policies and procedures
• Managerial: Managerial responsibilities include being responsible for the department's strategic improvement plan update and overseeing employee recruitment processes.
• Budget Responsibility: The employee oversees budget preparation of bureau budget and reviews and approves expenditures of significant budgeted funds for the bureau and may research and prepare recommendations for city-wide budget expenditures.
• Complexity: Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: The employee(s) in this position contact others within the organization. These contacts may involve similar work units or departments within the city which may be involved in decision making or providing approval or decision-making authority for purchases or projects. In addition, these employees work with individuals outside the city who may belong to professional or peer organizations. Working with various state and federal agencies may also be required of the employee. Vendors and suppliers may also be called upon for information on purchases, supplies or products. Meetings and discussions may be conducted with customers, brokers and sales representatives.

12 Month Objectives

Deputy Chief

12-month objectives

Develop an understanding and competency in the following:

• Operations of the Enforcement Bureau and Support Services Bureau
• Technology operations in the PD
• Professional Standards procedures
• Contents and purpose of the PD's Strategic Plan
• Budget processes and restraints
• PD's performance measures
• Policy and Procedures in Power DMS
• Incident Command System/ Emergency Operations Center